The Ford Explorer was introduced to the public by the Ford Motor Company in 1990 to substitute the Ford Bronco II. The Bronco II was smaller compared to the Explorer, which is classified as a mid-size SUV (sport utility vehicle). Primarily available in North America, it used to be manufactured in the Missouri plant of Ford in Hazelwood, which shut down operations in early 2006. Now, Ford Explorers are being built by the Ford plant in Louisville, Kentucky (it was also assembled in Hazelwood, Missouri until the plant closed on March 10, 2006). The Ford Explorer, though controversial when became accident prone with Firestone tires in 2000, has become a force in making the SUV a popular vehicle choice among all market types.
The Explorer comes in 2-door and 4-door models. It has been given added features almost yearly, with the 2006 model having a renovated interior and a more durable base. Standard features to the Explorer are monitoring systems for tire pressure and an control system for electronic stability (ESC).
Base MSRP for New Ford Explorer: $28,360
Estimated MPG for Used Ford Explorer: 17 City/25 Hwy
Available Trims: base, XLT, Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport
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