The 2022 Ford Explorer is the vehicle best suited for family duty among the vast line-up of SUVs and trucks in the company. It has three rows of seats and good cargo space. The 2022 Ford Explorer is flexible for consumers toting kids and their luggage. Many drivers will be happy with the base engine of the 2022 Ford Explorer. It is a turbocharged four-cylinder. A twin-turbo V6 and a hybrid powertrain are also available. Although the company gives a lot of driver assists and tech features, the overall package is not as polished as the other midsize trucks that give more refinement, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Hyundai Palisade, and the Kia Telluride.

 

Utility

 

You will not have to look very hard or far to see the mediocre design details, the unsightly gaps, and the plasticky interior plastics. These can be acceptable if the car was a bargain, but not. The rivals of the 2022 Ford Explorer have very well-equipped top-level trims that cost less than the lower Explorer trim, which has minimal choices. The closest rival of the 2022 Ford Explorer also gives better warranty coverage. To ignore these drawbacks, you have to be the person who puts a high premium on mountain road agility and powertrain performance. In theory, the EcoBoost will reward you with greater fuel economy. But it will be hard to recreate the EPA ratings in the real world, and the 2022 Ford Explorer will not come out any better than its opponents.

 

Technological Changes

 

Every 2022 Ford Explorer comes with a seven-inch touchscreen, the Sync3 infotainment system, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility. The Limited has a strong-sounding Bang & Olufsen audio system and built-in navigation. Do not be tempted by the ten-inch vertical touchscreen given as an optional feature. This is because it has a skinnier profile that does not go well with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and the rearview camera display. The 2022 Ford Explorer is very well equipped with driving safety aids. All the cars come default with automatic high beams, blind-spot, cross-traffic monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking. The Limited also has lane-centering and adaptive cruises. These systems gel together very well. But the alerts are overly similar, and the lane centering system may accuse you of taking your hands off the driving wheel when it may not be so.

 

Driving Experience

 

The 2022 Ford Explorer is a three-row SUV with robust acceleration and balanced handling. Unlike many other cars in this segment, it feels light and eager as you go around corners. The car has a lot of grips also. The 2022 Ford Explorer can handle a good amount of power, taking complete advantage of that. The strong turbocharged base engine outpaces the rivals easily. There is also a powerful turbo V6 in the top trims for the people who think that too much is never enough. These are helped along with a ten-speed transmission. The car kicks down when you want it to, but in city traffic, when you are only getting off and on the gas, the shifting is a little indecisive.

 

Comfort Factor

 

The front seats of the 2022 Ford Explorer are comfy and well-shaped. But we do not recommend massaging seats. This is because the mechanism behind the messaging can make the seats a little lumpy when it is off. The seat comfort gets a little less cushiony as you move back to the back rows. The car will ride most of the time smoothly. However, the minor road imperfections were a little more noticeable than in a few of its rivals. Using the automatic climate control system requires greater manual adjustments than required. The air vents will not pump out as much air as you would like when lowering the temperature. Another drawback is that the 2022 Ford Explorer is not as quiet as it should be. The noise of the engine is not masked very well. You can hear wind noises at even average highway speeds.

 

Conclusion

 

The 2022 Ford Explorer has unusually good poise and balance for a midsize three-row SUV. It is not the roomiest, but the default safety tech and infotainment offerings are competitive. The high pricing and the subpar materials give a leg-up to its rivals in the segment.