Read our 2026 Ford Explorer review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this SUV performed in our testing.

Oct 18, 2024 · That line of thinking was top of mind at Ford when it came to improving the Explorer three-row SUV, which benefits from a comprehensive interior-focused update for the 2025 model year.

The 2024 Ford Explorer is a perfectly adequate mid-size SUV, but it lives in a segment filled with stellar competitors that offer a variety of compelling traits.

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Jun 24, 2025 · Ford's popular three-row mid-size SUV adopts all-terrain tires, a lifted ride height, and skid plates to handle light off-roading.

The Explorer is a well-rounded three-row SUV that, despite some compromises, will meet the needs of many buyers.

VERDICT The 2018 Ford Explorer is a practical mid-size SUV with a host of available features that will meet the needs of a wide variety of buyers, but don't expect much interior luxury.