New one is really nice. Softer ride (Before break in, suspension's kind of stiff but it gets super soft). 4WD is actually AWD, works great in snow. Ground clearance is kind of low at the front fascia but that's for aerodynamics. No running boards but there are aftermarket ones on Ebay, it isn't that tall so you're good when you want to get in. 3rd row standard but when folded down, has a lot of cargo space, more than the old 95 - 2001. Super quiet ride, whenever you close the door, you have to pop your ears because you can feel the air being compressed.
If you plan on getting the MFT, it's really nice but I suggest you get one with Nav or else you'll just have a touch screen like I do.
Explorer only comes with a hitch(receiver) when bought with trailer tow, it also comes with an engine cooler, and selectshift (you choose the gears via 2 buttons, you can drive it like a manual by pressing the buttons. Semi automatic basically) automatic transmission.
Headlights are bright as heck, really nice look. Dual zone A/C, you have the option for leather with heated seats.
