Overview & Reviews

The 2011 Ford Explorer has been fully redesigned.

• Nicely sorted ride and handling.
• Abundant high-tech features
• High-class interior quality

• MyFord Touch has some ergonomic foibles.
• Less third-row and cargo room than rivals
• Feels big behind the wheel

User Reviews:

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  More modern, versatile explorer - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By xeon - April 1 - 6:51 pm

  Explorer is now a tech lovers car, I find more things in it than all of the others combined. The ride quality is comfortable and you really dont feel like you are driving a big vehicle. Ive always driven toyota/honda my life and this is the first time with Ford (or any American)Was in the market for a larger SUV. Wanted to check out Edge because I liked ints interior. After looking, we were talking about how cool it would be to have a car like toyota highlander with the interior of ford edge. Funny we found explorer the next day, its exactly that!

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  In shop for the 3rd time since mid February. 2500 miles - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By cessna100 - March 28 - 8:40 pm

  This is a follow on to the computer network problem. The week after the "soldered job" on the network wiring the cooling fan on left side of radiator makes a grinding noise as it spins down. Had to wait for new fan, on back order. Told its OK to drive. 2 days later the fan locks-up and is very close to catching on fire. Smell the wiring starting to cook. They replaced the fan and 2 weeks later the replacement is having the same problem. This time they recommended I leave the car till its fixed. Amazing. Anyone else having the cooling fan or network problem??

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  Great Explorer !! - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By maxirwin - March 21 - 11:03 pm

  This is the best Explorer ever!! I spent 16 years working at a Ford Dealership and have had several Explorers as demos. This is GREAT vehicle. The fit and finish is outstanding, a well thought out vehicle. It will take you a couple of weeks to understand the dept of the options and how they work, Im still learning. The handling is great for a SUV. We also have a Lincoln MKX and we love it, but the Explorer suspension is superior!! I have a Limited loaded. The only thing I wish they offered is the 3.5 SHO turbo motor. It is offered in the Flex and the Taurus, it could use more touque off the line. I guess it will happen as a sport model in a couple of years. Geart Job Ford!!

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  Fords Luxury Vehicle. - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By sonomamama - March 15 - 11:44 am

  Purchased a Ford Explorer Limited, fully loaded today. We love it! Its a new car and a fun gagdet in one. We have owned luxury vehicles (BMW X5), (Mercedes SUV) and this ranks right up there with them. My husband and I test drove fully loaded vehicles (Dodge Durango, GMC Acadia, Toyota 4 Runner, Honda Pilot, and Ford Explorer). Our decision was a no brainer. Heres what I love about the Explorer: Beautiful interior with tight seams, high quality leather, non pilling roof interior (similar to what you find in the BMWs), a touch screen (similar to an IPad) that plays DVDs, controls Entertainment, Phone, Navigation, Climate, etc. Your I-Phone syncs with it. It will store all your contacts.

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  Worth waiting for. - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By maddygee - March 10 - 3:19 pm

  Had the vehicle for over a month and really loving it. Fun to drive. Only one problem so far, rear passenger head rest wouldnt go down all the way. Dealer fixed problem quickly. Jury still out with the tires. For some reason Im not crazy over them, mabe thats because I had a flat after only one week. Big nail right in middle of tire. Overall Im really enjoying the vehicle. Mileage is better than I thought it would be.

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  Beautiful Car But Problems that could affect safety. - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By cessna100 - March 9 - 9:18 pm

  From a 2011 Honda Pilot (poor ride and noise) to the 2011 Explorer. The Explorer ride and low road noise is more then on par with the Acura MDX. Fit and finish are excellent. Unfortunately, the quality is not. The computer network that controls the intelligent all wheel drive and the advanced traction control is faulty. The car loses its stability and steering becomes hard. Not good. 3 week old and 1500 miles the car is back at the dealer. Told they must bypass a wiring harness and solder the connection. I hope this is a temporary fix. For such a safety related system a soldered wiring connect does not inspire confidence in Fords design.

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  The Jury is still out - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By 1rodnoib - February 14 - 6:52 pm

  Looks great inside and out, build quality top notch - no rattles or squeaks! MPG is 20 Avg (less than 1k), hopefully better after break-in. No Sync crashes, but it is not the most user friendly system. Will get better with use Im sure, does more than most people will ever need.

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  2011 Explorer Already In the Shop - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By ford_owner1 - February 11 - 2:27 pm

  Our 2011 Explorer Limited is already in the shop with less than 1,000 miles on it. The entire MyTouch system that controls the climate control, stereo system, bluetooth, navigation and rear back up camera crashed. This is our second explorer and we also have an F-150 and I am very disappointed with the 2011 Explorer. The gas mileage improvements are not true. The best mileage I have been able to get is 16 mpg on the highway. The car does not have the power I expected and the luxury features of the Ford MyTouch were not worth the 50K price tag, especially since they dont work. I wish I had Mid-Sized SUV from another company!

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  I Loooove My Explorer - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By traveler21 - February 5 - 8:07 pm

  After driving my new Explorer Limited for over a month, I can safely say that it is one of the best cars that I have owned. It is comfortable and has more muscle than my Flex that stayed in the family although out of town. The Ford Touch takes a little getting used to but is very responsive to voice commands. We also have a new E 350 in the garage, but is has stayed parked since the Explorer showed up. The only con, we can find is the difficulty in programming the garage door opener.

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  Disappointed with the New Explorer: It Missed the Mark - 2011 Ford Explorer
  By 1atomic - January 22 - 10:13 pm

  A happy owner of Ford F-Series pick-ups for decade. Wife wanted an Explorer after driving a Buick Enclave for 3 yrs. & for a change. We like Ford trucks, but never keen on any brand car other than GMs. The Buick gave us a flawless driving experience, but have been so happy with our Ford pick-ups that we looked at the Edge, which is rather small, Flex, rather quirky & looks like a hearse, Expedition, too big and wanted another car-like crossover that would be better on gas than our other vehicle, my King Ranch, a good truck, but terrible on gas. The 11 Explorer is mediocre & costly compared to the Enclave. We will hold on to this car for a year & see how it does. It may grow on us in time.