SUV drivers around the Waldorf, Huntingtown, Accokeek, Clinton, and Upper Marlboro, MD, areas need a vehicle that proves tough and durable. One of the best options you have within this versatile SUV category is the Ford Explorer. The Explorer checks several key boxes for local drivers, including performance, safety, and comfort.

If you’d like to learn more about this impressive ride, check out this Ford Explorer review from our team at Waldorf Ford!

Examining the Powertrain

One of the first areas you’ll want to take a look at concerning the Ford Explorer is the powertrain it has working for it. Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.3L EcoBoost® engine that pumps out 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. This balanced performance regarding power and acceleration will have you ready to handle just about any road surface you run into.

While impressively powerful, the Explorer is also incredibly efficient. This is partly due to the transmission that comes mated to the engine. The 10-speed automatic transmission helps the SUV earn an EPA-estimated 27 city/29 highway MPG.

You’ll have a few available features you can explore adding to boost performance, as well.

• Available Hill Descent Control™
• Available Intelligent 4WD
• Available Terrain Management System™

Eyeing the Interior

Moving to the interior of the Explorer, you’ll find a comfortable and spacious cabin. You’ll have room to seat up to seven passengers thanks to third-row seating and 152.7 cubic feet of passenger volume. This space is reconfigurable, as well. Fold the second and third-row seats down, and you’ll have up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo volume to work with.

On the inside, you’ll also find a Tri-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control system, FordPass Connect™, and SiriusXM®. These and other impressive interior amenities will help ensure you’re constantly comfortable on the go.

Feeling Safe on the Go

The Explorer also comes outfitted with enough driver-assistive technology that’ll work to keep you secure and make your driving experience as easy as possible. For example, the Reverse Sensing System and Rear View Camera. These features will make it easy to back out of those tight parking spots and the garage, providing you with guidance and added sight as to what’s going on behind your ride.

Additionally, the SUV comes with a Lane-Keeping System. This system features Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert. Together, these features will help keep you centered on your designated lane, especially helpful on those long highway drives.

There are several additional driver-assistive features you could explore adding, too. These include:

• Available Forward Sensing System
• Available Active Park Assist 2.0
• And more!

Test Drive the Ford Explorer Today!

Interested in learning more about the vehicle after reading this Ford Explorer review? Schedule a tour and test drive with our team at Waldorf Ford today. We’ll have you out and around Waldorf, Huntingtown, Accokeek, Clinton, and Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in no time.

We hope to assist you soon!