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Description
Here’s one that Ford got right, right from the beginning. Ford introduced the Explorer for 1991 as a replacement to the ungainly-looking Bronco II. Since then, enthusiastic buyers have been gobbling them up and other automakers have been trying to replicate the success. The current-gen Explorer, introduced for 2011, was a crucial turning point for the brand as it pulled away from its rough and tumble – and thirsty – truck-based roots. The new model drove great, was quiet and looked fantastic.