MANAGERS NOTES - CLEAN CARFAX, LEATHER SEATS, HEATED AND VENTILATED LEATHER, 3RD ROW, POWER FOLDABLE 3RD ROW, 290 HP V6, REARVIEW CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, 18" STEEL WHEELS AS PRICED COMES WITH 3 MONTH UNLIM MILE SERVICE CONTRACT $0 DOWN ON APPROVED CREDIT The Explorer is now entering the eighth model year of its current generation, yet it is still competitive. Overall the 2018 Ford Explorer gets most things right, and we see it as a respectable choice for a three-row midsize SUV. A popular three-row midsize crossover SUV, the Ford Explorer is largely unchanged this year. It remains a versatile offering with a comfortable and quiet cabin, lots of technology and safety features and your choice of one of three distinctly different engines. Driving Acceleration It has instant, effortless power anytime you touch the gas pedal. The six-speed automatic is smooth and smart about using the torque. Braking The brakes don't feel overly powerful, but they get the job done. The pedal has a nice linear action around town, and it's easy to stop smoothly. We recorded a remarkable stopping distance from 60 mph of 108 feet, thanks largely to the (optional) sticky summer tires. Steering Well-tuned electric steering system and natural assist level; it turns in with immediacy. Good heft at speed but light enough for parking-lot duty. Feedback is overall excellent for this class. Handling The stiffer suspension and optional performance tires transform the Explorer. Body roll is kept to a minimum, the tires give good grip, and it doesn't feel floaty. The suspension does a good job soaking up midcorner bumps, too. Off-road The Explorer Sport comes with all-wheel drive, including a four-position controller for the Terrain Management System, letting you toggle between Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand and Grass/Gravel/Snow modes. Still, this is all for enhancing on-pavement traction, not conquering trails. Comfort Given the Explorers handling prowess, we expected ride quality to suffer. We were wrong. Although it loses a small degree of overall plush compared to the regular Explorer, the tauter handling is worth the minor trade-off. The seats are comfy, except in the third row. Seat comfort The reasonably wide and flat front seats are cushy with good support. Nicely padded armrests. Ride comfort Noise & vibration A quiet SUV. The tires are unusually silent for their size and performance-bent. Wind noise is barely noticeable, too. Utility The cargo area's deep well is useful. There's a good variety of cabin storage overall.
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