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2010 ford explorer eddie bauer12/2/2023 Given that the V6/five-speed auto combination manages a paltry 13/19 mpg (city/highway) in 4WD trim and the AWD V8 with a six-speed automatic gets 14/19 mpg, there isn’t any reason to consider the base engine, unless it your purchase absolutely comes down to price (though with dealer incentives being what they are, it’s likely you can pick up a V8 Explorer today for almost the same as list on a base V6 version).Īs a truck based rig, the Explorer also works reasonably well as a proper tow vehicle – V6 versions with the standard 3.55:1 rear axle, can pull 3,500 lb loads, while a V8 model, outfitted with 3.73:1 can yank a substantial 7,115 lbs of weight behind – far, far better than many soft-roaders. Teamed with it is Ford’s six-speed automatic, which not only aids refinement, but also fuel economy. Compared with the V6 it’s a smooth running piece, with good throttle response and ample torque for quick on-ramp acceleration, climbing grades or towing. Optional on Eddie Bauer and Limited models with 4×4 is a version of the 2010 Mustang GT’s 4.6-liter modular V8 with 3-valve cylinder heads, which in this configuration makes 292 horses and 315 ft-lbs of torque. Panel gaps are decent enough – the paint on our sample vehicles was largely free of orange peel and even today, the chrome grille treatment looks kind of regal, especially in Eddie Bauer trim combined with exterior colors such as Black Pearl slate and Dark Copper Metallic. Given the Explorer’s basic age, workmanship isn’t bad. As a result, by modern standards, it has a decidedly retro feel.Īs mid-size SUVs go, the Explorer is fairly large in stature and even two-wheel drive models sit relatively high off the ground. ![]() The last major changes were back in the 2006 model year, where the third generation truck received sheetmetal tweaks, a new frame and revised interior. In engineering terms, the Explorer hasn’t received a serious makeover for some time. For 2010 Explorers are offered in four different trim levels, XLT which starts at $29,280 Eddie Bauer beginning at $33,280 XLT Sport at $36,005 and finally the bucks up Limited which stickers for $36,280. Given that the truck based Explorer is now in the twilight of its existence, AutoGuide decided to take the old warrior for one last spin, before it docks in that big parking lot in the sky. First there was the Firestone tire fiasco and then, given that the SUV market has increasingly moved towards car based soft-roaders, banishment to obscurity, as real on-off road vehicles like this have become what they were in the beginning – truly niche players. The Explorer, with its four-door utility, decent ride and attractive price, paved the way for the SUV boom of the 1990s.
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