2012 Ford Explorer SUV Reviews & Ratings

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Expert Review for Ford Explorer SUV

The 2012 Ford Explorer is the type of car that will definitely put a smile on the face of any SUV lover. It is almost impossible to escape the charm that the 2012 Ford Explorer SUV comes with. At first, one is attracted to its style and design, but once you drive it, the car's handling will make your driving experience simply memorable, no matter what terrain you put it through.

We can say with a lot of confidence that the Ford Explorer is the car that catapulted America's love affai... click here for the full review

Ford Explorer SUV Ratings

Performance
  • Currently 4.82/5
Reliability
  • Currently 5.04/5
Appearance
  • Currently 3.50/5
Comfort
  • Currently 4.08/5

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Part 1: Introduction

The 2012 Ford Explorer is the type of car that will definitely put a smile on the face of any SUV lover. It is almost impossible to escape the charm that the 2012 Ford Explorer SUV comes with. At first, one is attracted to its style and design, but once you drive it, the car's handling will make your driving experience simply memorable, no matter what terrain you put it through.

We can say with a lot of confidence that the Ford Explorer is the car that catapulted America's love affair with SUVs. When it was first introduced in the early 90s, the SUV was not a favorite car among many people. However, when the Explorer was released, all that changed and many people fell in love with the car that was once just a traditional vehicle in the market.

Ever since its introduction, the Ford Explorer has delivered style, comfort, versatility and most importantly affordability. The 2012 Ford Explorer SUV underwent a complete makeover and the end result was an SUV that is simply breathtaking. One of the major changes that is notable in the car is the overall design, which changed from the body on frame design to a uni body design, which gives it a more car like feel. The new design increases the available space and also increases the overall efficiency of the SUV.

Ford Explorer SUV Pros and Cons



 Pros It has extra space at the back which implies that the car can seat seven adults with a smile.

 Pros The extra luggage space at the back is great for long trips.

 Pros It has an integrated sync system which makes it a very efficient vehicle.

 Pros The automatic transmission is very smooth. One barely notices when the gear is switched.

 Pros It is a very quite car. When inside and driving at high speeds, one cannot hear a pitch of noise from the wind blowing on the outside.

 Cons When compared to the other large SUVs, the 2012 Ford Explorer SUV is a little small. The available space is relatively smaller than the space on the other large SUVs.

 Cons It consumes more gas than most of its competitors. This can be a turn off for some buyers who might be in the market for a new SUV.

 Cons The engine is powerful but not as fast as some people would expect from an SUV.

 Cons When compared to the other SUVs in the market, the 2012 Ford Explorer SUV is a little expensive.

Ford Explorer SUV Specs

MSRP
$28,170
Fuel Economy
17 City / 25 Highway
Fuel Capacity
18.6 Gallons
Engine
3.6L V6
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower
290 @ 6500 rpm
Torque
255 @ 4000 rpm
Seats
4
Doors
5