Full Description: The Ford Explorer may not have been the world`s first sport-utility vehicle, but it`s certainly among the most popular, with more than 5 million sold since its 1991 debut. Skyrocketing gas prices and increased competition from new car-based crossover models have caused Explorer sales to plummet in recent years, but many of the qualities that made this old-school SUV so popular -- including its roomy interior and quiet, comfortable ride quality -- lead us to conclude it still has much to offer a select group of buyers. Perhaps the 2010 Ford Explorer`s biggest advantage over newer midsize crossovers is that its rugged truck-based body-on-frame design gives it a distinct edge in situations like trailer towing and off-roading. Towing capacity is above average and the trailer sway control, part of the standard electronic stability control system, helps minimize white-knuckle moments when towing in gusty crosswinds or making sudden lane changes. Off-road, the availability of a true four-wheel-drive system with a low-range transfer case allows the Explorer to go places where its all-wheel-drive crossover competitors would rightly fear to tread (although competitors like the Jeep Grand Cherokee are preferred for dedicated off-roaders). On pavement, the Explorer remains one of the best handling of all truck-based sport-utility vehicles. A smooth ride and the availability of optional bells and whistles like Ford`s Sync system and a cutting-edge navigation system with Sirius Travel Link satellite data service further the Explorer`s appeal. The 2010 Ford Explorer is a four-door midsize SUV available in XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited trim levels. Seating capacity jumps from five to seven passengers when it`s equipped with the available third-row seat. Entry-level XLT models seat five and come with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air-conditioning, power windows and door locks, and a CD/MP3 stereo with an auxiliary audio jack. The XLT with the Sport Package adds black exterior accents (including the wheel arches, side-step bars and front fascia) along with 20-inch alloy wheels and white-faced instruments. Compared to the regular XLT, Eddie Bauer models add two-tone paint, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, a power driver seat, heated front seats, a manual third-row seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, the Sync electronics interface and satellite radio. The top-of-the-line Explorer Limited features monochromatic paint, 18-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control (with a separate rear air-conditioner), perforated leather upholstery, a power front passenger seat, driver memory functions, power-adjustable pedals and a power-folding third-row seat. Also included with the Limited is an upgraded audio system with an in-dash CD changer and steering-wheel-mounted controls. Many of the upper trim`s features can be had as options on lower trim levels, including rear-seat climate control and the upgraded stereo. Other options include power running boards, second-row captain`s chairs, the Sync hands-free communication and entertainment integration system, a voice-activated navigation system with Sirius Travel Link data service and digital music storage capability, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a sunroof, 20-inch wheels and a Class III/IV towing package.Full Size Spare Tire,4-Wheel Disc Brakes,Fog Lights,Luggage Rack,Rear Defrost,Wheels - Aluminum,3rd Row Seat,Front Bucket Seats,AM/FM Radio,CD Changer,CD Player,Adjustable Pedals,Air Conditioning,Cruise Control,Intermittent Wipers,Leather Seats,Leather Wrapped Steering,Power Driver Seat,Power Locks,Power Mirrors,Power Passenger Seat,Power Windows,Remote Keyless Entry,Tilt Steering Wheel,Bluetooth Connection,Heated Seats,Roof Airbags,Satellite Radio,Trip Computer,Airbag - Driver,Airbag - Passenger,Four Wheel ABS,Rear Backup Sensors,Side Airbags,Traction Control,Vehicle Anti-theft,Running Boards,Compass,Oil Pressure Gauge,Outside Temp Display,Tachometer,Trip Odometer,Volt Meter,Water Temp Gauge,12V Power Outlet,Floor Mats,Fold Down Rear Seat,Steer Wheel Audio Cntrls,Vanity Mirrors,All Wheel Drive,Power Steering,V8 Cyl. Engine,Ext Service Contract Avl,Financing Available