Interior
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This is a sport-utility truck, don't forget, so there is some climbing
to be done getting in. But entry height is not a serious problem. Shorter
folks may find the optional running boards helpful.
The overall design of the interior is quite good, featuring the flowing
shapes and soft-edged buttons and controls now favored by Ford. The various
controls are king-size, making them easy to operate when the vehicle is
moving, and we give the overall appearance of the instrument panels top
marks. This is perhaps the best looking and most functional layout in the
business.
Seating is also a big plus. The front buckets are covered in high-quality
cloth with a subtle, subdued pattern which was a welcome relief from some
of the throwback psychedelia we've run into lately. The seats were among
the most supportive in this class, with aggressive thigh and side bolsters.
Very comfortable.
The Explorer's other strong suit is best-in-class roominess. In fact,
roominess is perhaps the key element in this vehicle's perennial popularity.
Although some key competitors have launched updates since the Explorer's
most recent redesign, the Explorer still rules in this important category.
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