7 Passenger Ford Explorer

Q. Which Ford Explorer models offer seating for 7 passengers?

A. For the first time with its 2011 models, Ford is offering all of its Explorer SUVs with three rows of seating for up to 7 passengers as the standard build. The Explorer has offered the 3rd row since 2002, but in the past it has been an option on most Explorers and not a standard feature, so if you are looking at used Explorers, do not assume they are seven-passenger unless that is specifically spelled out in an ad.

Want to know more? Check out these links:

1. Official Ford Explorer Site - “Three Rows, Seating for up to Seven” - Click this link to see a short summary of the 7-passenger feature in Ford Explorers, from the official Ford site. (www.ford.com)

2. Used 7 Passenger Ford Explorers at eBay Motors - Last time we checked there were over a dozen used Ford Explorers up for auction or for sale with 3rd row seating for up to 7 passengers, from model years 2002 - 2010. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

3. 2011 Ford Explorer at U.S. News Best Cars Rankings - The 7-passenger 2011 Ford Explorer comes out on top in the “affordable midsize SUVs” category at this site which aggregates reviews from multiple sources and ranks vehicles based on those reviews. The Explorer ranked first out of 23 SUVs in this category. (usnews.rankingsandreviews.com)

4. Ford Explorer is Named Truck of the Year - January 2011 article on the seven-passenger Ford Explorer being named “North American Truck of the Year” by a panel of journalists who annually look at new vehicle introductions for innovation and other factors of driveability and price. (content.usatoday.com)

5. 2011 Ford Explorer Review Summary at The Car Connection - This site provides a review and rating system on the 3 row, 7-passenger 2011 Ford Explorer, giving it an overall rating of 8.3 out of 10. You’ll see a sumary of their opinion when you click through, and you can also read greater detail on various aspects of the Explorer in categories including Styling, Performance, Quality, Safety, Features, and Green. (www.thecarconnection.com)

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