This is my first car and I love it. It is just the right size for me, I can take a couple friends or but the seats down and have plenty of room. Its also old enough that Im not extremely worried about it.
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Ford Explorer Ratings, Reviews and Analysis
Ratings & Reviews
3 star
atf58 writes:
First Car
1 star
sharonlee7 writes:
DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED
REGRET PURCHASING THIS 2004 FORD EXPLORER. I HAVE SPENT 5 YEARS PAYING 360 PAYMENTS TO HAVE IT ONLY END UP AS "JUNK". VERY UPSETTING AND DANGEROUS--PLEASE INVESTIGATE BEFORE SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED. PLEASE CONSIDER ME FOR A 'GOODWILL REPAIR'. THANK YOU FOR READING THIS AND PLEASE MAKE A DIFFERENCE. SAVE A LIFE.
4 star
dillonsw123 writes:
my impression is that it is a great commuter.
what I like is that it rides smooth, brakes are smooth. power everything and it all works. great in snow and rain. the only thing I don't like is that its an suv. been more of a manual transmission CAR kind of guy.
4 star
abaker620 writes:
Overall this is a good hardworking car.
I am selling my car simply because I need a 3rd row SUV. (remember, we are a large family) The gas mileage is not good but gets me where i need to go. Would never take it on a long trip ride.
4 star
charles03banogon writes:
if you aren't pinching pennies, then this is a reliable and comfortable ride
Like the comfort and 4x4. Always started, even when it was 20 below. Cargo space is more than enough for what most would need. Plus, there is enough room to put all three of our childrens carseats into the back seat.
Safety Ratings and Recalls
Safety
2014 Ford Explorer
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2013 Ford Explorer
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Side Pole Crash
2012 Ford Explorer
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Side Pole Crash
2010 Ford Explorer
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2009 Ford Explorer
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Recall Notices
2020 Ford Explorer (12/4/2019)
Campaign Number: 19V859000
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Defect: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on January 20, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.
2020 Ford Explorer (9/30/2019)
Campaign Number: 19V687000
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.3L engines. The wiring harness may not have been properly secured and may contact the air conditioner compressor (A/C) pulley, potentially damaging the harness or the A/C belt.
Defect: The A/C pulley may rub through the wiring harness insulation and contact the unfused battery positive wire, resulting in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a tie strap to the wiring harness at the hand shock tower clip, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S32.
2017 Ford Explorer (9/11/2019)
Campaign Number: 19V651000
Component Name: SEATS
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
Defect: Occupants my contact the sharp edges when reaching between the power front seat and center console, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective tape on the exposed inside edge and tab of the power seat frames, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S29.
2018 Ford Explorer (8/28/2019)
Campaign Number: 19V633000
Component Name: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Defect: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
2018 Ford Explorer (8/28/2019)
Campaign Number: 19V633000
Component Name: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Defect: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
