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Ford Explorer

Price $29,999 – $44,199
Fuel consumption 7.8 – 12.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 85%(view ratings)
The Ford Explorer has worked on its style and refinement over the years. Revamped in 2011, this SUV offers a very versatile cabin with a factory-standard 7-seat configuration. Buyers can order it with a 4-cylinder EcoBoost or 3.5L V6 that can tow up to 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg). This vehicle has enjoyed a very successful career over the last two decades!
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First Drives2025 Ford Explorer: Same Pleasant Explorer, Just Better Executed
Bromont, Quebec— Now in its sixth generation, the Ford Explorer is far removed from the truck-based original that launched in the early 1990s. While catering to North American families is still a top priority of this three-row midsize SUV, it has morphed into a much more sophisticated and sportier vehicle.
Test Drives2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid: From Montreal to NYC and Back
Rising gas prices have boosted demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. Alas, three-row midsize SUV buyers have few options to choose from if they don’t want to spend all their money at pump. In fact, there are just two: the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Ford Explorer Hybrid. We’ve previously reviewed …

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NewsFord Delays Launch of Three Refreshed Models for Quality Assurance
Just like it did with the 2023 Super Duty , 2023 Escape and 2024 F-150 , Ford will delay the market launch of three refreshed models in order to perform extra quality checks and reduce the number of potential problems and recalls. These models include the 2025 Explorer , Bronco …
NewsIIHS Names the Safest Vehicles in 2024, Here's the Full List
Just like it does every year in late February, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its list of the safest vehicles on the market. For 2024, even fewer names receive the top award. Why? Because the IIHS has once again strengthened its requirements, challenging manufacturers to …
New Models2025 Ford Explorer is Revised From the Ground Up With Lots of Tech
The sixth-generation Ford Explorer is entering its sixth year, which means a proper mid-cycle update is long overdue—especially with many competitors having recently gotten a complete redesign, such as the Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-90, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. For 2025, the lineup now consists of four trim levels including …
RecallsFord Recalls Over 2 Million Explorers in North America
Ford , which ended another year as the automaker with the most recalls in North America, doesn’t seem to want to give up its crown for 2024. Plagued by well-documented quality issues, the automaker is now recalling some 2.24 million Explorer midsize SUVs across the continent and beyond. The number …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridFord Explorer, Lincoln Aviator to Lose Hybrid Option
Ford is dropping its two electrified midsize SUVs for the 2024 model year. A company spokesperson has confirmed to The Car Guide that both the Explorer Hybrid and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring (plug-in hybrid) will not return. “To meet continued strong demand for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid and …
NewsNHTSA Expands Probe of Ford’s EcoBoost V6 Engines
An investigation launched in June 2022 following reports of catastrophic engine failures with Ford Bronco SUVs featuring the 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 has expanded to include a lot more vehicles. We’re not just talking about some 25,000 Broncos now. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it will look …
NewsAvoid These 9 Popular Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …

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Motoring TV 2000 Episode 24
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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 10
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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 24
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