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Ford Explorer car review
Ford Explorer / Ford Explorer
In 2010, a new, fifth generation of premium crossovers, the Ford Explorer, was released. This modern, stylish car combines high technology, reliability, safety and quality. Explorer has an elegant exterior design, ergonomic interior, well-thought-out functionality and security system. The Ford Explorer package includes power accessories, climate control, cruise control, a high-quality audio system and many other options. The passive safety of the SUV is represented by several airbags, seat belt pretensioners. Many auxiliary systems are responsible for active safety: ABS, EBD, ESP, ASR, HHC, HDC. Under the hood of the fifth generation Ford Explorer, a V-shaped, 6-cylinder CYCLONE engine with a capacity of 294 hp is installed. Transmission – 6-speed automatic. Combined fuel consumption in the version with a 294-horsepower engine is 11 liters. The new Explorer also features all-wheel drive with a drive mode selector.
In 2013, the Sport modification with a 360-horsepower V6 engine became available for the Russian market. In 2014, Ford adjusted the power of power plants to Russian taxes. So, for example, a 294-horsepower engine is derated to 249 horsepower, and a more powerful 360-horsepower version has lost only 20 “horses” (340 hp). At the same time, these innovations practically did not affect the dynamic characteristics, but now the buyer can significantly save on the transport tax. In the fall of 2015, a full-cycle assembly of the updated Ford Explorer started in Yelabuga. The upgraded SUV received a refurbished front part of the body, in addition, better materials are now used in the interior trim.
The basic configuration of the Ford Explorer XLT includes R18 alloy wheels, dipped beam headlights and fog lights with LED technology, electric windshield heating, adjustable mirrors with heating and electric folding, a three-zone climate system, front seats with electric adjustments, a SYNC multimedia system with control voice (color touch screen, USB, Bluetooth, acoustics with 9 speakers), rear view camera, preset speed support function, parking sensors in a circle, light sensor. The Limited series, in addition to the equipment of the XLT line, has an electric drive of the 5th door with the Hands Free function, ventilated front seats, heated rear passenger seats, remote engine start, heated steering wheel, improved Sony Premium sound system, interior ambient lighting, R20 wheels. The maximum equipment Limited Plus is equipped with a panoramic electric roof, adaptive speed control, multi-contour seats with massage, parking assistance, rain sensor. A number of electronic systems (ABS, directional stability, rollover prevention, cornering traction control, hill start assist) and an airbag package are available in the entry-level Ford Explorer. The maximum version of the crossover is additionally equipped with lane marking and blind spot tracking systems.
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Used Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer, simple in design, is called a modest giant. Excellent maintainability and low maintenance have made it one of the most popular SUVs. Almost the entire engine range of this SUV has a very decent resource and reaches overhaul as much as 400 thousand km and even more. Although it can be noted that both units require mandatory cleaning or air blowing of the candle wells before replacing the candles. You have to be careful when screwing in new candles, the threads of which are easily broken and even then you have to repair the cylinder head, which costs 13-17 thousand rubles.
Ford Explorer car: rear view
In conditions of long-term operation of the car at low temperatures
Does not digest Ford Explorer and low-quality fuel. Very often, the Check Engine icon will start to light up, spark plugs (250 r each), which last about 40 thousand km, will fail.
High-voltage wires with their tips will also require care. You will have to pay 1500-2500 rubles for a new set.
Faulty oxygen and mass air flow sensors can also melt high voltage wire lugs. New ones cost about 3.5-4 thousand rubles each.
Ford Explorer steering wheel and dashboard
The timing chain is strong enough and lasts a long time. But after 200 thousand km, it usually requires replacement. In addition, before this period, the belt tensioner and chain damper will have to be updated, which will cost 5.5 thousand rubles. In addition, after 90 thousand kilometers, the attachment belt with tension rollers will become unusable.
The injection system, which must be flushed for prevention, also requires special attention. Such a procedure in the service will cost 1500 rubles
Particular attention should also be paid to the transmission. Careful attitude will help to significantly extend the operational life of the automatic transmission up to 200 thousand
km. For this reason, every 50 thousand kilometers, new oil must be poured into the box, which is quite expensive. In the process of changing the oil, you will also need to change the filter. If such preventive work is not carried out, the automatic transmission will fail after 100 thousand kilometers, or maybe earlier. A complete replacement of the box will cost 50 thousand rubles, and then, if you’re lucky with the service.
Ford Explorer with all-wheel drive implies the presence of 3 modes.
- The automatic mode will connect the front wheels when the rear wheels slip.
- A car in permanent all-wheel drive mode will “eat up” more fuel, but the thrust will be distributed equally along the axes.
- And finally, the all-wheel drive mode with a reduction gear.
There are frequent cases of failure of the transfer case and clutch on cars that often participated in off-road “pokatushki”. In addition, after 100 thousand km of run, it is planned to replace the cardan cross and the outboard bearing. This procedure costs 7-7.5 thousand rubles.
Ford Explorer car overview:
As for the Ford Explorer suspension, it “sins” with the not very reliable operation of the stabilizer struts, which cost 850 rubles each. The tip of the rods in the steering column at the cost of 1300 rubles will not last long either. The upper ball bearings will last up to 70-100 thousand km. The same applies to the silent blocks of the front levers, the replacement of which will cost 10 thousand rubles. Shock absorbers also withstand such a period of time without replacement. New ones cost 4200 rubles each. Wheel bearings should be changed after 100,000 miles. They cost about 3000 rubles each.
The second generation of the Explorer
While the new Explorer appears to be smaller, it is actually 153mm longer.
The second generation no longer looks like it was cut down with an ax. Photo: Youtube.com
- ? V6 4.0 liters with 160 hp. l.
- ? Updated V6 Cologne 4.0 L. for 205 l. With.
- ? New for 5.0 L model. Cleveland 218 hp With.
- ? Rear
- ? Part Time
- ? Full Time AWD
- ? Control Trac 4WD
- ? The frame design allows you not to be afraid of an accident of light and moderate severity
- ? The engine is simple and reliable, locomotive traction on the bottoms
- ? Huge trunk
- ? Brutal appearance
- ? High ground clearance allows you to park anywhere and conquer moderate off-road
Four-liter engine with 160 hp. With. Photo: Youtube.com