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What exactly is Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)? How does it compare to regular rack & pinion steering? Thank you

Hi, We are looking at the 2011 Explorer, and am confused on the Exloprer's towing capacity, and would greatly appreciate some assistance. Do not want to buy a vehicle that cannot handle our situation. 1. Our camper has a GVWR of 3,800 Lbs 2. There will be 3 people in the Explorer- I would...

We're considering the 2011-X, with the tow package, but are concerned it will be able to tow the camper we are planning to get. The camper has a GVWR of 3,800Lbs, but not sure it will get to that weight as we plan on traveling with empty water tanks. I looked in the X manual, and it...

Just saw a thread below where it took 14 weeks; yesterday, a dealer told us 8 weeks. So, what's the truth? Thank you

We just test drove the Jeep Grand Chrokee and the Xplorer, and wife really likes the X; I also prefer it over the JGC, but wouldn't mind the JGC, as pricing is better. Dealer indicated there were no incentives, and the best we could do is $100 over invoice. May wait till production of the...

The choice is between the 2011 Durango and 2011 Explorer, and here's what I computed for the Explorer: Explorer curb wt: 4,695 Passengers wt: 500 Cargo wt: 300 RV Trailer GVWR: 3,800 Total Combined wt: 9,295 Explorer rated GCWR: 10,095 I'll get it with the tow pkg, which is rated to...

We're looking to get travel trailer with a GVWR of about 4,200Lbs, and want to know how the Explorer is at towing. Main concern is it's front wheel drive, and the tongue weight capacity is only 500Lbs Can you use a weight distribution hitch on the Exp? Thank you

Since the 2011 Explorer is a new design, I have some concerns with reliability, and usually like to wait a year or two till all the bugs are worked out. Some new designs have really had some serious issues over the years. Does anyone else have similar concerns?

Anyone do any towing with your 2011 Explorer yet? We're looking to get a small camper, with a GVWR of about 4,800Lbs, and are also planning on getting a 2011 Explorer, so we're looking for some feedback on how well it tows? Thank you,...m

Thinking of getting a 2011 Explorer or 2011 Traverse to tow a small camper around. Can you guys please explain how the Trailer Anti-Sway works on the Explorer? The Traverse has Traction Control, but not sure if that's the same as the Explorer's Anti-Sway Thank you

We’re looking into getting a 17’ or 18’ Forest River "Roo" Hybrid Travel Trailer. The 17’ ROO has a GVWR of 3,860, and the 18’ has a GVWR of 4,475. We are also considering a Ford Explorer with a tow package and towing capacity of 5,000. We are planning many camping trips, to include a trip...

Hi all, I'm new here, and my wife and I are interested in getting an 18-20' travel trailer with a GVWR of about 4,500 Lbs. We were planning on an RV, but a small trailer will enable us to sightsee, etc. We went to the Ford dealer today, and all they had was one Explorer with a class II...