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The 2011 Ford Explorer takes a huge evolutionary leap, transitioning from an old-school ladder-frame SUV to a modern, car-like crossover.
I found it a willing partner for the suburban life, with the best 3rd-row stowing mechanism I could possibly have imagined, and decent fuel economy as well (nearly 20mpg observed, EPA rated 17/23).
The chassis is rock-solid, and at high speed feels nearly as composed as some European luxury-performance utes I've recently tested. The 3.5L V6 makes 283hp and 252 lb.-ft. of torque, but is handicapped by a 6-speed "SelectShift" transmission that offers manual shift capability--but only via a tiny rocker switch on the shift knob itself.
It's a great start for Ford, with a few minor (and easily fixable) glitches. The NAV system for example is very comprehensive, but equally convoluted. A few tweaks here and there would produce a truly excellent product.
-Ross Rapoport, Road Test Editor and Video Host
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Vehicle: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited
Base Price: $39,190
Price as tested: $45,060
Engine: 3.5L V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic with SelectShift
Horsepower: 283 @ 6500rpm
Torque: 252 lb.-ft @ 4100rpm
0-60 MPH: 8.3 seconds
Warranty: 3 years, 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper; 5 years, 60,000 miles powertrain warranty
Fuel Economy: 17 city / 23 highway MPG
Towing Capacity: 5,000lb
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