“I’ve never had a great experience with Anderson Ford North in the past, but Kent really impressed me. He was professional, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. I…” “I’ve never had a great experience with Anderson Ford North in the past, but Kent really impressed me. He was professional, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. I especially appreciated that he took time out of his day to meet me at the South store and make things as convenient as possible. Although I ultimately decided to hold off on purchasing at this time, that decision had nothing to do with Kent or the service I received. I really appreciated his time, patience, and no-pressure approach. Based on my experience with Kent, I would absolutely recommend working with him.”
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Key Features
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Vehicle Features
Convenience
- Distance pacing cruise control - Set it and forget it.
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls.
- Smart device and keyfob engine start control - Phone ahead.
- Power open and close liftgate - On-demand access.
Safety and Security
- Lane departure prevention - Keep it between the lines.
- Rear camera with washer - Watching your back!
- Brake assist - Stop right there.
Technology and Telematics
- Smart device mirroring - Smartphone, meet smart car.
- Mobile hotspot - WiFi on the fly.
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2018 Ford Explorer Expert Review
An expert perspective from Edmunds on this model year.
Model-year editorial research only; not VIN- or trim-specific equipment verification.
When Ford introduced the current generation of the Explorer back in 2011, it switched from the Explorer's traditional body-on-frame construction to a more carlike unibody. In so doing, the Explorer more fully (and smartly) embraced its role as daily family transport, delivering better road manners and much more refinement.
The Explorer is now entering the eighth model year of its current generation, yet it is still competitive. In the meantime, deciding on a three-row crossover SUV has gotten even harder. Today, the Explorer doesn't have the biggest cargo capacity in its class, and its third-row seat isn't tremendously spacious.
While we give the Sport trim level a solid thumbs-up, other trim levels aren't quite as impressive to drive, exhibiting more ponderous routine handling that makes the Explorer feel bigger than it is. Under the hood is your choice of one of three engines: a V6, a turbocharged four-cylinder or a turbocharged V6. Of the three, we like the turbocharged V6 the most. It delivers terrific thrust, which you'll like for highway passing and towing, but unfortunately it's only available with the more expensive trim levels.
Overall, though, the 2018 Ford Explorer gets most things right, and we see it as a respectable choice for a three-row midsize SUV.
What stands out
- Plenty of high-tech features that are easy to use
- Optional turbocharged V6 engine delivers plentiful power
- Cabin is quiet and comfortable on the highway
- Cargo space is generous behind the third row
Things to consider
- Depending on trim level, feels big and ponderous from behind the wheel
- Legroom in the third row is subpar
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Safety technology explained
Alerts the driver to an impending forward collision and precharges brakes to shorten stopping distance.
Vibrates the steering wheel and reduces steering effort if the car veers toward the edge of its lane.
Senses vehicles in adjacent lanes and illuminates a warning in the side mirrors.
These are model-level technology descriptions, not confirmation that this specific vehicle has every feature.
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