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2019 Ford Explorer Limited Luxury Edition
The Explorer seems older inside, where shorter drivers can have difficulty finding a good seating position among the SUV’s beefy roof pillars and high belt line. Row two’s seats aren’t very comfortable, and the third row is best for kids. Cargo space is decent, especially with the third row stowed away.
Outside, the Explorer’s shape is clean and largely unadorned. Unlike Eddie Bauers of decades past, the current model doesn’t try to be faux rugged. It’s modern enough and smart in certain lighter shades with larger wheels. Thankfully, Ford now includes alloy wheels as standard equipment on all versions of the Explorer, as well as tinted windows.
Ford Explorer
Performance
The Ford Explorer rides well and has ample power from its available turbo engines.
As long as your definition of exploring involves strip malls and paved highways, the 2019 Ford Explorer makes a willing companion. Its trio of engine choices all work well and it has a comfortable, composed ride.
Standard fare on base and XLT Explorer trims is a 3.5-liter V-6 rated at 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. The base engine provides adequate go in most situations, but can feel winded climbing grades. A better choice is the optional 2.3-liter turbo-4 with its 280 hp outshined by 310 pound-feet of torque. Explorer Sport and Platinum trims use a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 rated at 365 hp and 350 pound-feet for maximum power and maximum thirst. So-equipped Explorers average just 18 mpg combined.
Ford Explorer
Regardless of engine, all Explorers use a 6-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional —except with the twin-turbo V-6, where it’s mandatory.
Even with the multi-mode traction control system on all-wheel-drive models, the Explorer isn’t an adventuremobile. It sits low to the ground and its tires feature tame, street-oriented treads.
Ford Explorer
Comfort & Quality
The 2019 Ford Explorer’s interior doesn’t prioritize passenger comfort like it should.
Though it stretches nearly 200 inches from bumper to bumper, the 2019 Ford Explorer’s interior lacks for comfort. We rate it at 6 out of 10, getting there by adding a point for its accommodating front seats that we then take back for a subpar second row. It gains another point for excellent cargo utility. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Up front, the Explorer features a standard 8-way power driver’s seat. Higher-spec trims add power adjustment for the passenger’s seat, too. The standard cloth upholstery feels hard-wearing but not particularly plush and the optional leather isn’t much dressier until you step up to the pricey Explorer Platinum with its higher-grade hides. Massaging front seats are optional on Limited and above trims, too.
Unfortunately, the Explorer’s second row doesn’t live up to the front. It’s spacious enough, but the standard bench is thinly padded. The optional second-row captain’s chairs are a smart, and popular, bet, but they’re not that much more comfortable. Row three is best for kids and it’s not especially easy to access.
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD Angular Front Exterior View
With the second and third rows folded flat, the Explorer’s cargo bay opens to haul about 73 cubic feet of gear. That drops to a still-reasonable 39.2 cubes with the second row upright. Behind the third row, the Explorer can still haul 21 cubic feet.
Ford Explorer
Safety
Disconcerting crash test results make the 2019 Ford Explorer a tough sell for its safety.
The 2019 Ford Explorer falls behind the competition when it comes to safety, something that should be high on the priority list for most crossover SUV shoppers.
We rate it at 3 out of 10 on account of its lackluster showing in the IIHS’ testing and its limited active safety tech, although its score is buoyed by its five-star NHTSA rating. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
All Explorers include seven airbags as standard. Airbags integrated into the second row’s seatbelts are optional.
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