Overview & Reviews

For the 2010 Ford Explorer, the 4.6-liter V8 engine is available only in Eddie Bauer and Limited models.

• Roomy and quiet interior, healthy tow rating, respectable ride and handling characteristics for a truck-based SUV.

• Weak and thirsty V6 engine, some low-grade interior materials, dated interior design.

User Reviews:

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  Trying Again With a Newer Model - 2010 Ford Explorer
  By WNYFordGuy - August 13 - 3:28 pm

  I bought this model used in Aug 2012 after finding it on the lot before it was advertised for sale. I wanted to trade in my 04 Explorer XLT after a mechanic told me the rear differential would fail soon. The 04 was a money pit and I wasnt going to spend another cent on it, despite putting a rebuilt tranny into it at 67k miles. Id read the 10 Explorers reliability was much better (more like my 97 Explorer), and this vehicle, with only 23.5k on it, seemed like a steal. Ive been very happy with it so far after 3 years, because... When I complained in a customer reply survey that the cheap wheel bearings used on this (needed replacement at 34.4k) and my 04 was outrageous and pushed me to look at non-Ford products, Ford reimbursed my expenses for the repair - even though it wasnt done at a Ford dealer! Ive never formally complained to Ford before, but it paid off here. As another reviewer noted, the Goodyear OEM tires have no lifespan - almost shot after only 34.4k miles. I get around 15 MPG on my winter commuting loop, though this past winter with record cold resulted in 12 MPG in February. Summer round trips average between 17-21 MPG. Favorite Features: Extremely smooth ride. Roomy interior. Love the heated seats and mirrors for cold upstate NY winters. Thank goodness for the backup sensors. Six-CD changer works/sounds great, and I really like the steering-mounted audio system controls. I really like the Sirius satellite radio, too. My wife loves the dual-zone A/C. Suggested Improvements: I dont even bother to use the SYNC package. I think I will no longer buy upper-end trim lines in vehicles because Im sick of paying for options/features I dont want/need. Plugging my iPod into the sound system without SYNC works fine for me. The headrests, and the seating position they forced, took some time to get used to, and the blind spots they create are enormous. I learned that if I adjusted the side-view mirrors much wider than usual, it helped.

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  The last and best Explorer 4X4 - 2010 Ford Explorer
  By jblakus - January 8 - 12:19 am

  My Explorer has been on the road since 2/2011 with 16,200 miles. I got this model over the new 2011, because I want a true 4x4 Explorer. It drives smoothly and is very comfortable. The transmission is smooth in AWD and typical in high and low 4X4. The 3rd row sitting is nice to have, but I have never needed it yet .This is my second EB model and the features are better than ever. The only con is the gas mileage, but I knew about the lower mileage performance before buying it. If you want a true 4x4 Explorer, this is the model to get.

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  The best Explorer to date - 2010 Ford Explorer
  By Explorer - September 23 - 2:00 am

  Comfortable, goes anywhere, tows great, good steering, nicely equipped, good price. Much better vehicle than my brothers Rav4. His Rav4 is only averaging 18.8 mpg (ads say 24 mpg they are full of it) I am averaging 17.3 mpg and I am in a larger more comfortable vehicle, My Explorer is more comfortable under all conditions. There is no situation where I would take his Rav over my Explorer. They are both 2010 vehicles and Exp ~ $27000 Rav4 ~ $24000. I know people will say compare it to a Highlander but why the Explorer is the same size for less money so why spend 30000 plus and get exactly the same size vehicle. At least for my 3000 over the Rav I got a larger vehicle.

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  First new vehicle - 2010 Ford Explorer
  By sqwash53 - September 16 - 2:00 am

  After years of vowing to never buy a new car I decided it was time. Has close to 6000 miles on it with no issues. I live in Germany so its a monster over here but has no problem in the snowy winter here. Plenty of room for our 4 daughters and the sync is priceless. Drove it to Rome and was comfortable during the long drive. Just wish it got better MPG and had the option to get leather heated seats with the AWD. I love the exterior style (I hate cross overs)and the silver paint with black trim and 20" wheels complete the package. Id buy it all over again.

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  2010 Design Quality Problems - 2010 Ford Explorer
  By Farmerswife - June 3 - 10:20 am

  I bought my 1st NEW vehicle in January. It has been in the shop 4 times. Problems with a high pitch noise coming from the gas pedal, power steering, Vacuum intake noise under passenger side, and a loose rattling noise in dashboard. Ford Engineers say the high pitch noise and vacuum are a design problem. Service dept has fixed power steering and working on rattle, not sure what engineers are working on. I love my explorer but the noises are driving me crazy. Hope Ford Engineers can recall or fix the intake problems of the noises.

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  Used car purchase - 2010 Ford Explorer
  By David Stewart - January 21 - 6:15 am

  We received a good deal, not great but OK.