Best Family Sport-Utility Vehicle Ford Explorer

For a growing family, we suggest our Best Family Sport-Utility Vehicle, the Ford Explorer, and its mechanical twin, the Mercury Mountaineer. Virtually all-new yet familiar, the Explorer/Mountaineer are among the toughest yet most civilized sport-utes. With an independent rear suspension, and three row seating, these traditional body-on-frame SUVs now boast sleek styling and an impressive high-end interior. There's also the power of Ford's bullet-proof V6 and V8 engines, plus the segment's first 6-speed automatic transmission. Fifteen years in production, and still the mid-size SUV benchmark! Road Test Previous Winner Next Winner Home Visit sponsor cars.com to see the MotorWeek video road test of this vehicle.