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About the Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer has been around since 1991 and became one the most popular SUVs available. The full size SUV is known for its strong twin turbocharged V6 engine. Since the end of 2016, approximately seven million Ford Explorers were sold, with over 216,000 sales in 2016. The Ford Explorer was named the North American Truck of the Year in 2011.
Ford Explorer money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Ford Explorer if it comes equipped with these safety features.
Anti-lock brakes
Stability control
Airbags
Seatbelt pretensioners
Anti theft system
How safe is the Ford Explorer?
The 2017 model of the Ford Explorer was awarded a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Ford Explorer was awarded four stars, out of five, for the rollover crash test by the NHTSA. According to the IIHS, the small overlap front test of the Ford Explorer was rated as acceptable, while the other crash tests were deemed good, the highest rating possible.
The Ford Explorer has side airbags and a driver knee airbag to protect the passengers during collisions. The latest model also features antilock brakes and rollover sensor to provide more safety for the passengers.
Bottom line
From an insurance standpoint, the Ford Explorer ranks right in the middle of our list of the 360 priciest car models to insure. Explore insurance rates to find the best deal for you.
Roslyn McKenna Ayers is insurance manager at ValuePenguin and a former publisher at Finder, specializing in home and auto coverage. Her expertise and analysis has been featured on Bankrate, MSN and Reader's Digest. She holds a BA in writing and communications from Maryville College.
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