Overview & Reviews

For 2009, the Ford Explorer gains standard trailer sway control, an added feature for the stability control system. There's also a new XLT Sport trim level and an updated navigation system with Sirius Travel Link, which provides current traffic conditions, gas prices for nearby stations and even sports scores and movie listings.

• Respectable ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV, spacious and quiet interior, healthy tow rating, high safety ratings.

• Weak engines compared to competing SUVs, some low-grade interior materials, dated interior design.

User Reviews:

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  Love this truck - 2009 Ford Explorer
  By richard glynn - July 19 - 7:32 pm

  Bought truck with 18,000 miles runs great put 9000 miles on it myself enough room for my three kids and the dog. SYNC is great hands free driving.

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  Great Car - 2009 Ford Explorer
  By David Smtih - June 12 - 11:15 am

  Replaced a Pilot thats transmission clunked out on me at 65,000 miles. Thus Im giving the domestics another chance, impressed so far with seven months of ownership and 7,000 miles.

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  Fun to drive - 2009 Ford Explorer
  By Medar Cabello - December 30 - 4:13 pm

  For those of you that needs space, power and a pleasent ride, the Explorer is an excellent choice for the price. Its very fun to drive. Poor gas mileage in the city but good enough in highways considering the V8