CNET checked out the 2006 model of this car and writes: "With solid off-road systems, an independent suspension, and practical GPS navigation, the 2006 Ford Explorer offers drivers a lot of comfort, plus the ability to get in and out of icy or muddy terrain. However, a couple of technologies don't even appear on the options list, and the tires aren't really up to snuff for slippery surfaces. Rear-seat passengers aren't taken very well into account either, and the gas mileage is mediocre at best.."



Link: CNET