2011 Ford Explorer Limited HD Video Review

http://drivencarreviews.com/ When the Ford Explorer debuted in 1990 it was quickly adopted by families eager to ditch their minivans. It helped to ignite America's love of the sport ute. It's been through a lot in the past 21 years, the 2011 model is a complete redo. In this extended length video, Tom Voelk takes a look at the the top-of-the-line Limited model.

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[dave777blaster]

17 city and 23 hyway ? where is the great mileage?

that's about the same as a Pathfinder which has a boxed frame and Low range transfer case !

[DrivenCarReviews]

@dave777blaster The difference is the Ford is a large vehicle that can comfortably hold seven people, fuel economy is pretty good considering. The Nissan is very capable but much more cramped inside. Families need the space, not a low transfer gear. In short, buy what you need.

[wtrdogg20]

@bigphat200 The old V6 4.0 engine in the old Explorer delivered 210 HP, only....The new engine in the 2011 Explorer is 3.5 V6, 280 HP....

[helloreviews]

THE BEST SUV IN THE WORLD

[undertake782]

@wtrdogg20 What were the torque figures though?

[WellImHereNow]

@BLOEDVLEK fords just changing with the times not everyone needs a truck tho everyone does not want a mini van with 7 seats plus not everyone needs awd to do day to day stuff but if you want awd you can still get it and if you want a truck theres still a range of trucks and truck based suvs (tho im expecting less of the latter as time goes on)

[BLOEDVLEK]

FWD truck? WTF! The old explorer's were better! Keep the trucks as truck!

[davidhalifax]

At 197 inches long, this Explorer is almost as big as a 'mini'-van.

[sk8terboy4life1]

does it have a dvd player?

[Tbolt1000TForLife]

what an ugly vehicle, i thought the nissan "puke" was bad!!!!

[albertjeong]

where is the jaw dropping levels of economy?

[MicroOrginisum]

@wtrdogg20 Too late :P

[wtrdogg20]

@MicroOrginisum Damn man!!! I would sue them!!

[MicroOrginisum]

@wtrdogg20 Every car is going to have some flaws, i cut my thumb open on a plastic door handle in a Saturn once, i was pissing blood.

[wtrdogg20]

@MicroOrginisum Thats true...

Well, I checked one of those in a Car Show we had in town, It seems to be a great car...However there is something that still does not convince me. I think is the internal panel and dashboard junctions that are still not refined...I could actually find and feel sharp plastic edges in the Explorer and the new Focus dashboards. Still it seems competitive.

[MicroOrginisum]

@wtrdogg20 Yes, but the 4.0 delivered impressive torque for when it was introduced. Around 250.

[soyntgo4it]

The eco 240hp and 270 torque and the vs 290hp and 255 torque according to Ford. This vehicle is well advanced Ford did a good job on making this one.

[188043]

@gilljames10 Yea and now i've got a new phone that my phonebook does work with so that complaint is gone. It does really have to rev to get above 70. I've gotten 112 going downhill trying to pass 5 big rigs that were in a convoy. But the Focus can hold a lot of stuff for a small car. I got a big plastic chest of drawers, a fridge, a microwave, 2 big suitcases of clothes, 7 or so full grocery bags, 3 12 packs of soda and other stuff all packed in for my dorm. Didn't block any windows at all.

[45barber1]

It's a computer not a car.

[dave777blaster]

@getmo213

17 to 23 EPA= 21 @ 60 mph what;s the difference ?

they should stick an electric motor in it and make it a hybrid

[getmo213]

@dave777blaster maybe the unibody Pathfinder, but the 2005+ only gets 21mpg, and that's cruising at 60mph.

[cfhasib]

I am not sure about the car, but I will definitly do their Marketing manager !

[sphinxnm689]

I drove the new explorer on the wknd, nice vehicle fit and finish quiet cabin not to much wind noise or road noise but. I would like to see ford add the V6 ecoboost engine to the explorer like in the F150 its a great engine and I believe they would sell alot more but ford has to take in mind they have to keep it affordable. The V6 I drove was ok but a little over priced. If ford does find away to mate this ecoboost V6 engine with the Explorer give it a sporty aggressive look.

[schocalog]

@LeadHammer In Asia... There is no such thing as buckle your seat belt or a child has to be in a car seat. Here in USA you have to choose from "click it or ticket" and "child has to be in a car seat or a child protection services will take your child away from you for putting your child/ren in risk"

[MrSponge1985]

It would be better if they offered a V8 as an option for the die hard fans and had stayed true to the body on frame. Also I hope that you can get a sunroof that is a deal maker for me. I have a 5.0 V8 mountaineer and love it.

[bigphat200]

@LeadHammer On another note, my Friends from India say the same thing. Sad. but true.

[LeadHammer]

@bigphat200 And that is for a front wheel drive version. Jaw-dropping fuel economy indeed.

On another note, I wonder how in Asia they manage to carry two adults, a child and a bucket o'stuff on a scooter, but the Americans somehow NEED a 7-seat behemoth? Global warming, accelerated.

[trainmaster1991]

17 mpg city?? my 97 gets 15mpg city. where is the difference?

spend 30k+ for that no thanks im staying with my old one :)