Ford
Here are test drives, road tests and reviews of Ford SUVs and Crossovers from the Sport Utility Vehicle experts at About SUVs.
2009 Ford Flex
A mid-size crossover with EPA fuel economy estimates of 16 - 17 mpg city/22 -- 24 mpg highway isn't exactly what buyers crave. The 2009 Ford Flex carries base prices from $28,295 to $34,070 depending on trim level, each with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
A mid-size crossover with EPA fuel economy estimates of 16 - 17 mpg city/22 -- 24 mpg highway isn't exactly what buyers crave. The 2009 Ford Flex carries base prices from $28,295 to $34,070 depending on trim level, each with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4
The Ford Explorer helped establish the sport utility paradigm when it debuted nearly two decades ago. Though Explorers start at $26,010, our well-equipped test vehicle wore a sticker price of $42,945. The 2008 Ford Explorer comes with a 3 year/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, and 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain coverage. EPA estimates are 13 city, 19 highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Basem Wasef, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle experts at About SUVs.
The Ford Explorer helped establish the sport utility paradigm when it debuted nearly two decades ago. Though Explorers start at $26,010, our well-equipped test vehicle wore a sticker price of $42,945. The 2008 Ford Explorer comes with a 3 year/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, and 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain coverage. EPA estimates are 13 city, 19 highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Basem Wasef, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle experts at About SUVs.
2008 Ford Taurus X Limited AWD
The former Freestyle is now the 2008 Ford Taurus X. The 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited AWD carries a base price of $31,800 ($39,120 as tested), along with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA fuel economy estimates of 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
The former Freestyle is now the 2008 Ford Taurus X. The 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited AWD carries a base price of $31,800 ($39,120 as tested), along with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA fuel economy estimates of 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD
With a new design for 2008, Ford is hoping to get the jump on the competition again. The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD carries a base price of $26,265 ($30,000 as tested), a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty (8 years/100,000 mile warranty on unique hybrid components) and an EPA fuel economy estimate of 34 mpg city/30 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
With a new design for 2008, Ford is hoping to get the jump on the competition again. The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD carries a base price of $26,265 ($30,000 as tested), a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty (8 years/100,000 mile warranty on unique hybrid components) and an EPA fuel economy estimate of 34 mpg city/30 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 Ironman
The 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 carries a base price of $28,795 ($39,325 as tested with the $1,495 Ironman Package and a host of other options), including a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and an EPA estimate of 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
The 2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 carries a base price of $28,795 ($39,325 as tested with the $1,495 Ironman Package and a host of other options), including a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and an EPA estimate of 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4
The 2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 arrives with a $38,475 base price (a whopping $49,230 as tested), a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Everything about the 2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 is BIG, including its appetite for fuel -- the EPA estimates fuel consumption at a rate of 14 mpg city/17 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
The 2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 arrives with a $38,475 base price (a whopping $49,230 as tested), a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Everything about the 2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 is BIG, including its appetite for fuel -- the EPA estimates fuel consumption at a rate of 14 mpg city/17 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
2007 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD
The 2007 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD is a true Crossover vehicle, standing in for all three vehicles. With a base price of $30,680 ($36,250 as tested), the 2007 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD comes with Ford's 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and an EPA estimate of 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
The 2007 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD is a true Crossover vehicle, standing in for all three vehicles. With a base price of $30,680 ($36,250 as tested), the 2007 Ford Freestyle Limited AWD comes with Ford's 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and an EPA estimate of 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.
2007 Ford Edge
The 2007 Ford Edge is more likely to appeal to seasoned SUV buyers looking to downsize than car/crossover owners who need something bigger. The 2007 Ford Edge carries a $25,995 base price, $34,290 and $36,355 as tested, EPA MPG 18/25 (front wheel drive) and 17/24 (all-wheel-drive) city/highway.Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle and Crossover experts at About SUVs.
The 2007 Ford Edge is more likely to appeal to seasoned SUV buyers looking to downsize than car/crossover owners who need something bigger. The 2007 Ford Edge carries a $25,995 base price, $34,290 and $36,355 as tested, EPA MPG 18/25 (front wheel drive) and 17/24 (all-wheel-drive) city/highway.Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle and Crossover experts at About SUVs.
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition
Much improved over the bad old days, the 2006 Ford Explorer is a leading candidate for today's SUV "least-likely-to-rollover-and-kill-you" award. Electronic Stability Control is standard as are all manner of air bags and structural crash protection. 2WD or 4WD. MSRP: US $27K - $33K; Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles; MPG 14 -- 15 city/20 -- 21 hwy. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Colin Hefferon, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle experts at About SUVs.
Much improved over the bad old days, the 2006 Ford Explorer is a leading candidate for today's SUV "least-likely-to-rollover-and-kill-you" award. Electronic Stability Control is standard as are all manner of air bags and structural crash protection. 2WD or 4WD. MSRP: US $27K - $33K; Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles; MPG 14 -- 15 city/20 -- 21 hwy. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Colin Hefferon, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle experts at About SUVs.