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2018 Ford Explorer consumer reviews

$32,140–$34,290 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Explorer Ford
(268 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Sharp Looking

So far I really like this vehicle. The interior is nice and comfortable. I love the dark grey color of the exterior....it's one of the nicest colors I've ever owned. I also love the darker wheels, really makes the car look sharp!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Enjoyable drive

Great car! Ride is terrific. Interior is spacious and will serve us well when we go on trips. Also seating is comfortable and third row seats are easily set up and stowed as needed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My Fourth Explorer and they just keep getting bet!

This year 2018 Ford Explorer is by far the best they have made. They just keep getting better. It amazes me how smooth the ride is. I love my panoramic moonroof it?s my favorite.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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BUYER BEWARE-you cannot tow

We love the vehicle and searched for months. Test drove Many. We leased this vehicle for the purpose of towing our camper. Ford has not yet manufactured the Brake Controller and Cable required by law to Tow. We are so upset, our summer is ruined!!! We have a vehicle we love but cannot use.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best SUV Yet!

We were researching SUVs for a long time and had driven or ridden in a number of them in the last few years. We finally zeroed in on the Ford Explorer based on features, value and past experience with Ford vehicles as well as other makes. We couldn?t be more pleased with our choice to buy a Platinm Explorer. The comfort, performance and features are everything we hoped for.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My Favorite Vehicle by Far!

I previously owned a 2012 Nissian Maxima and I loved the sportiness of that car! Never thought a SUV could make me feel that way, but I absolutely love my Ford Explorer Limited! I needed a bigger vehicle for business reasons and this vehicle not only meets that need, but it also has that sporty look that I was looking for. The chrome body side molding on the outside and the interior chrome accents makes this vehicle a great looking vehicle in my book! Oh and the cooling and massaging seats are a major plus! The power folding 3rd row seats and the second row seats that not only fold down, but up, sold the car for us. Overall, I am going to love driving my vehicle everyday!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have wnated one for a long time, very happy

This car met all of my needs and wants. Its great on room for family and storage, and has all the options I was looking for plus some. Its a little intimidating to my husband, but I am driving it so I LOVE IT!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great SUV for the Family!

The Ford Explorer is really a best all around vehicle for the family. It has plenty of room (7 seats) and it is packed with tons useful features. The bluetooth was easy to pair, the sound system is amazing, the power options for phone charging were well thought-out as well as the other power options in the vehicle. I got to test drive it for 3 days and my kids loved it just as much as I did!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Totaled our 2015 Sport. Bought a 2018 Platinum.

I think the Platinum is a luxurious Sport with all the safety items I was looking for. Smooth ride, very quiet with all the things I loved in the Sport.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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We Love This Car!

We love our new Ford Explorer Platinum! It rides so smoothly, and is incredibly comfortable! The car is a beautiful Ruby Red, and is equipped with every feature one can think of. I particularly like the new Tech features...The Ford Sync is a great feature, and everything that is controlled for the screen in the front. The safety features of the car are very important to our family. With grand children riding in this car we would not skimp on this most important feature. We love driving our Ford Explorer!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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