2017 Ford Explorer | Consumer Guide Auto

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image_slideshow images=”17281,17280,17279″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”400″ pause_on_hover=”true”][vc_column_text el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]2017 Ford Explorer Platinum[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space”][vc_column_text]Pros: Broad range of available safety features; impressively quiet cabin; good fuel economy with EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine

Cons: Tight second-row seat; feels a bit cumbersome in close quarters; prices rise quickly as options are added[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: After a fairly thorough refresh for 2016, the Ford Explorer sees two changes of note for 2017. A new SYNC 3 touchscreen infotainment system replaces the unloved MyFord Touch interface, and a new Sport Appearance Package debuts for the XLT model. Explorer is a very nice 7-passenger crossover that unfortunately competes with several other very nice 7-passenger crossovers. This Ford does a good job balancing the rugged attributes of an SUV with the more car-like dynamics expected of today’s crossover vehicles. The same is true for most of its rivals though, and they often cost less.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]

Class	Midsize SUV
Body Style(s)	4-door wagon
Passenger Count	7
Drive Wheels	front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Ford
Nation of Manufacture	USA
Base Prices	2WD Base: $31,160 AWD Base: $33,310 2WD XLT: $33,625 AWD XLT: $35,775 2WD Limited: $41,525 AWD Limited: $43,675 AWD Sport: $45,205 AWD Platinum: $53,235

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Base Engine
3.5-liter V6

Horsepower
290

Std. Transmission
6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission
NA

EPA City Range (mpg)
16-17

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
23-24

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Optional Engine
turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower
280

Std. Transmission
6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission
NA

EPA City Range (mpg)
18-19

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
26-28

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Optional Engine
turbocharged 3.5-liter V6

Horsepower
365

Std. Transmission
6-speed automatic

Avail. Transmission
NA

EPA City Range (mpg)
16

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
22

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