Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"We purchased this vehicle primarily for off road "exploring". Our first Explorer was a '93 and was a real off road vehicle. This 2010 4 wheel drive is no where near the vehicle that our old one was. Ford has really "citified" this SUV, much to our dismay."
Robert B., AZ (2010 Ford Explorer)"It is a gas hog. When we accelerate, especially in the summer, the Air Conditioner clicks off until we reach the desired speed. Then it comes back on."
Anonymous, IA (2010 Ford Explorer)"It has good ride and handling."
Anonymous, OR (2010 Ford Explorer)"We have 79,000 miles on this vehicle now, with minimal issues. Very pleased overall. We bought this 2010 with the HD tow package soon after the 2011 automobile-based Explorers were introduced, as this was the last year for truck-chassis based Explorers. I preferred the rugged underpinnings of the 2010, as we recreationally drive on a lot of the 26,000 miles of "forest roads" in Idaho, just exploring old ghost towns and just generally dinging around in the forest and desert. We replaced the"
GLENN W., ID (2010 Ford Explorer)"It accelerates beautifully!"
Anonymous, WA (2010 Ford Explorer)"East handling."
RICHARD C., FL (2010 Ford Explorer)"Because the drive shaft broke in half due to no other problems except faulty workmanship we could not drive it for a year. Unacceptable."
Anonymous, WV (2010 Ford Explorer)"This vehicle has a V8 engine. On a two week trip through mostly mountains with four adults and luggage it never felt taxed and gave over 21 mph in the mountains."
JOHN M., IL (2010 Ford Explorer)"it is smooth"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Explorer)"Great car to drive and has very good accelaeration (have V8). Car is comfortable and have had no problems. Handling is good for large heavy car."
Anonymous, TN (2010 Ford Explorer)"Accelerates very well; handles very easily."
Anonymous, SC (2010 Ford Explorer)"Very nimble in city driving and comfortable on long hghway drives. In four wheel drive,low range, I have NEVER been stuck."
Anonymous, CT (2010 Ford Explorer)"Handles well for a large SUV."
Robert M., PA (2010 Ford Explorer)"Can quickly accelerate to pass or avoid problems with other vehicles"
Anonymous, CA (2010 Ford Explorer)"This car has been great for me. I have had little or no problems since I bought it."
Anonymous, SC (2010 Ford Explorer)
"This car just drives awful. Very jerky and can make anyone feel sick to their stomach"
Anonymous, NJ (2010 Ford Explorer)