Background of the Ford Explorer 

The Ford Explorer has been in power since 1991 and was built on a shared platform with the Ford Ranger pickup truck. 

The vehicle was designed to be a more capable alternative to the Bronco II, which it replaced in the Ford lineup. It quickly became popular for its off-road capability and spacious interior.

In 1995, the Explorer was redesigned and given a more modern look. Originally, the Explorer was offered with either four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. But in 2002, a major redesign occurred, and this is when the car switched from rear-wheel drive to four-wheel drive. 

Today, the Explorer remains one of the most popular SUVs on the market. It is praised for its comfortable ride, spacious interior and strong engine options. It is available in a variety of trim levels, and there are many aftermarket parts and accessories available for it. 

Specs & features of the car

Interior:

The Ford Explorer can seat up to seven passengers and has a spacious interior with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. The third row is tight on headroom, but it's manageable for adults on short trips. 

Entertainment:

The entertainment features of the car are;

·         Ford's MyKey system

·         push-button start

·         rearview camera

·         SYNC 3 infotainment system

·         Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Safety:

The Ford Explorer has standard front airbags, side curtain airbags, side airbags, and knee airbags for the driver and front passenger. Rear seat occupants have access to seat belts and LATCH child seat anchors. Ford's SOS Post Crash Alert System is standard, which automatically calls 911 after an accident.

Engine:

The Explorer has a choice of two engines: a 3.5-liter V6 or a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The V6 engine is powerful and refined, providing good acceleration, and is standard on the Explorer. Whereas, the four-cylinder engine is more fuel efficient but not as peppy as the V6. Both engines are connected to a six-speed automatic transmission that shifts smoothly. Additionally, the car comes standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is also available. 

Economy:

The For Explorer gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway with the V6 engine. While the EPA estimates it achieves with the four-cylinder engine in the city and on the highway is 21 mpg and 28 mpg. All-wheel drive lowers fuel economy by 1-2 mpg.

Handling:

The Explorer handles well for a large SUV. It's composed around corners and stays level when going over bumps. Both the steering and the brakes are powerful. All-wheel drive improves traction in slippery conditions but adds weight and reduces fuel economy