2019 Ford Explorer Review

Your next adventure awaits. Whether it’s far from home or right in your backyard, the 2019 Ford Explorer can handle the task! In this car review, we want to show Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford shoppers what this midsize SUV offers.

It’s a popular choice for families, and its endless versatility is a clear reason why. Explore everything from exterior design to cargo space in our review of this highly capable utility vehicle. Contact us at Cloninger Ford of Hickory to learn more!

2019 Explorer: Adventure-Ready Exterior

The premium exterior of the 2019 Explorer is worth a closer look. From the LED lighting in the front and rear to that distinctively bold grille, this SUV doesn’t lack for presence.

Available packages add yet more exterior flair. Ruggedize your looks with the XLT Sport Appearance Package. It includes 20-inch Magnetic-painted wheels, grille bars, sideview mirror caps, and 1^st- and 2^nd-row carpeted floor mats with unique badging.

One of our favorite features? The available twin-panel moonroof offers riders throughout the SUV a look at the skies above. Enjoy the scenery even more as you slide the roof open and let the outdoor elements in.

Interior Features: Flexible & Classy Cabin

Shoppers everywhere have been impressed by the quality of the Ford Explorer cabin. Standard seating for seven people (available 2nd-row captain’s chairs reduce capacity to six) lets the whole family pile in.

Available multicontour front seats with Active Motion® help reduce fatigue on long drives. Air pockets in multiple locations can massage the selected area and increase blood flow to the back and legs. Arrive at your destination feeling more rested and rejuvenated than ever!

Optional PowerFold® 3rd-row seating helps you access the full capabilities of your cargo space. With 43.9 cubic feet behind the 2nd-row seats and up to 81.7 cubic feet behind the first row, you can find room for everything you need. Store kayak paddles, bikes, fishing gear, and more.

SUV Performance: Breathtakingly Potent

The 2019 Explorer can power every excursion, even to roads less traveled. Under the hood, you’ll find one of three engines. All three are capable, and each roars to life the moment you press that available push-button start:

• 3.5L Ti-VCT V6—290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque
• 2.3L EcoBoost®—280 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque
• 3.5L EcoBoost® V6—365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque

When snow, gravel, sand, or grass comes your way, the available Terrain Management System™ will have you ready to conquer. Choose from four settings and tailor your driving dynamics to the terrain beneath your wheels!

You can harness this SUV’s full potential as a weekend warrior with its towing capabilities. Features like Trailer Sway Control, Curve Control, and Hill Descent Control™ help you tow more safely in any situation.

Tow more safely on the roads of Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford. Test Drive the 2019 Ford Explorer at Cloninger Ford of Hickory today!