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2009 Ford Explorer Overview

Likes:

  • Power-folding third-row seat
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Interior styling
  • Great crash-test scores

Dislikes:

  • Ride can be choppy
  • Still doesn’t handle as well as car-based crossover utes
  • Rough V-6 engine

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

TheCarConnection.com has thoroughly studied what other professionals had to say about the Ford Explorer in order to write this inclusive review. This review from TheCarConnection.com also includes firsthand descriptions from TheCarConnection.com’s editors and compares the ...

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By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The 2009 Ford Explorer’s five-door SUV styling is clean and uncluttered, while the interior is among the best Ford has ever produced. Noting that over 5.5 million Explorers have been sold, Car and Driver reports that Ford Explorers "are so ubiquitous—and so conservatively...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Ford Explorer: RWD 4dr V6 XLT $28,470 / $26,458 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Ford Explorer: RWD 4dr V8 XLT $29,780 / $27,649 City: 15
Hwy: 21
2009 Ford Explorer: RWD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer $31,615 / $29,319 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Ford Explorer: RWD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer $32,925 / $30,512 City: 15
Hwy: 21
2009 Ford Explorer: RWD 4dr V6 Limited $35,550 / $32,901 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2009 Ford Explorer: RWD 4dr V8 Limited $36,860 / $34,093 City: 15
Hwy: 21
2009 Ford Explorer: 4WD 4dr V6 XLT $30,790 / $28,569 City: 13
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: 4WD 4dr V8 XLT $32,100 / $29,761 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: 4WD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer $33,935 / $31,431 City: 13
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: 4WD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer $35,245 / $32,623 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: AWD 4dr V6 XLT $30,790 / $28,569 City: 13
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: AWD 4dr V8 XLT $32,100 / $29,761 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: AWD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer $33,935 / $31,431 City: 13
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: AWD 4dr V8 Eddie Bauer $35,245 / $32,623 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: 4WD 4dr V6 Limited $37,870 / $35,012 City: 13
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: 4WD 4dr V8 Limited $39,180 / $36,203 City: 14
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: AWD 4dr V6 Limited $37,870 / $35,012 City: 13
Hwy: 19
2009 Ford Explorer: AWD 4dr V8 Limited $39,180 / $36,203 City: 14
Hwy: 19

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Other Choices:

If you need a rugged and incredibly capable SUV, the 2009 Ford Explorer is a good choice. The editors of TheCarConnection.com think it's a much better choice than its traditional competitors from General Motors, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy. These models haven't changed significantly in many years, and the Explorer’s interior is leagues ahead. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a worthy competitor to the 2009 Explorer if you don't need the extra room the Ford provides. The Jeep only seats five, but it is far better than the Explorer off road. The Kia Borrego is an all-new truck-based offering.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By devin duda #1, Posted: 7/7/2009

    the eddie bauer ford explorer is just simply the best suv on the road today. we drive a 2000 ford explorer xlt and it runs like new and still looks great. Besides just think about it the ford explorer was the first ever suv in america!! rock on ford!!!!

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