Ford Explorer
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Loads of car for lot less than rival 4x4s.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing/maintenance good £s. Petrol/insurance biggest costs. Tyres not as expensive as you may think.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy, effortless, great visibility, makes for confident driving.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good performance, slower kick-down, great off-road. Don't try to drive it like a sportscar round bends!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not let down at all.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not common, so more eye catching. Right amount of chrome to give some style to working vehicle. Poor press spoils reputation.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable. Loads of space front, back and boot. Excellent boot access too and no spare tyre in the way.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Standard anti-theft - not tested! As lady driver, auto door locking whilst driving gives added feeling of security.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Found good garage to carry out work. However, they are still scared of our car as they get little help/advice from Ford who seem to know little about this model.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Front suspension arms worn, OSF wheel bearing.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes