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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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2018 ford explorer

I love this car. It's very reliable and roomy. There is a very small ding by the gas tank from a stone hitting from a lawn mower while I was driving. Great in the weather and very accommodating

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle for great price.

Car has the much needed room to haul around our family. It is very comfortable and it was affordable for us. We are enjoying it.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the look

This is my 3rd Ford Explorer and In all 3 the transmission seems to bang when going from 1st to 2nd when driving in the city not sure why they can't get that fixed and on my new 2018 spot the roof racks keep flying off on the highway or in the car was they have "fixed" this problem for me 3 times now not sure what is going on but as you can imagine highway driving is difficult due to the fear of them coming off and hitting the car behind me again. But I do love the look of the car,it's snow profomance is great and the sound system in the sport is amazing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Unreliable

Bought brand new, now at 8,000 miles noises coming from front end that our Ford Dealer nor Ford Engineers can remedy a fix. Their first attempt, replaced struts- Noise still there. Second attempt, replaced entire Axel- Noise still there, Now on 10-23-29 replacing Motor Mounts. Fixed?—- We will see....

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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So very happy with my purchase

It's more than I expected, heated seat, heated steering wheel. Lots of leg room, easy to drive. Easy controls, love the all the features it comes with..

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Pleased with the Platinum!

I just simply love this vehicle! The comfort, styling and endless bells & whistles put this Ford Explorer Platinum well above the others in its class. I highly recommend this vehicle. It won't disappoint.

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Can better evaluate purchase over next year

I wish have some hesitation about purchasing a salvaged vehicle. we have only ended a couple of days and driven it about 300 miles Black are impressed with a vehicle so far. Over the next year we will be able to confirm how well this vehicle worked out for our needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great rig ,wife loves it.

This is the car my wife drives. Very nibble in the parking lots .Sets up high enough so she can see. Loves the backup camera and navigation. Plus has all the room we need.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Ford has perfect comfort behind the wheel!

I am so excited to be back in a Ford! It is far more comfortable than my Cadillac Escalade. The seat design works great for anyone who spends a lot of time in the car. The ride is very smooth and the vehicle handles well. Visibility is also excellent.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Good value. Comfortable and nice tech interface.

Great deal from non pressure ford dealer. Great vehicle for the money. Lot's of room and comfortable. Interior pieces are high quality in upgraded model. Good cargo capacity. Great interface with sync 3. Much better than the MMI in our Audi. Handles good. Expected a little better gas mileage.

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