The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
80
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
77/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Great
83/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
83/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Explorer offers the available 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost engine delivering 240 horsepower and 270 pound feet of torque across a wide range. The standard 3.5 liter V6 engine can be easily described in two words: no compromise. With all that power and torque Explorer can tow up to 5 000 lbs. when properly equipped. Working in concert with the 4WD is the Terrain Management System which allows you to easily shift on the fly into one of four settings to match the terrain you’re driving on. Open the door. The Explorer offers up to seven-passenger seating capacity and seats that fold down for cargo space on demand – up to 80.7 cubic feet of space. Available SYNC with MyFord Touch is the easy-to-use in-car connectivity system. The available voice-activated Navigation System with integrated SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link guides you to your destination giving you route preferences. Included in the Luxury Seating Package is the PowerFold third-row seat that can fold flat for convenient storage. To help you handle everything from rugged off-roading to snow-covered roadways there’s the available Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System. For your peace of mind Curve Control an enhancement to AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control delivers enhanced control in turns. The 2014 Ford Explorer Fully capable to handle whatever you throw at it.