Used Ford Explorer in Birmingham AL

Used Ford Explorer Overview

When drivers throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas want a pre-owned SUV, they turn to Stivers Ford of Birmingham. Our location offers one of the largest selections of used sports utility vehicles, and that includes the Ford Explorer, which is by far the most popular option in this region. In this review, we’re going to take a closer look at the 2019 Ford Explorer in particular. With the 2020 model, Ford introduced an all-new sixth generation. The 2019 model closes out the fifth generation that had been introduced way back in 2011, and it’s an excellent option for your used Ford Explorer because it strikes an excellent balance between price, performance and modern amenities and technologies.

Exterior - Ford dealer serving Birmingham AL

Every used Ford Explorer in this model year and throughout the fifth generation has a 119.1-inch wheelbase, a 7.9-inch minimum ground clearance and a 198.8-inch overall length, which is about 16.5 feet. Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels are standard. The Limited has 20-inch wheels. As you move up trim levels, the aesthetic is a bit fancier as Ford adds more chrome and other accents. A power liftgate is standard with all models available at Stivers Ford of Birmingham. LED exterior lighting is also standard, and if you opt for the Limited trim level for your used Ford Explorer in Birmingham, you’ll also get a hands-free power liftgate and LED fog lamps.

Interior - Used Ford Explorer

Birmingham used SUVs are popular because our customers need people and cargo haulers, and the 2019 Ford Explorer certainly delivers on that front. The default interior configuration is seating for seven in a 2-3-2 layout, and that setup is the most prevalent. However, you can find, especially with the upper trim levels, bucket seats in the second row that drop capacity to six. Front legroom is 43 inches. Second-row legroom is 39 inches. Third-row legroom is more than 32 inches, which is enough for adults, and you get more than 18 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space with up to about 84 cubes available. The base model is simply called the Explorer and boasts a rather upscale interior. The popular up-level XLT adds a more robust infotainment setup, satellite radio and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Limited adds leather seating and heated and cooled seats up front. The ST is similar as far as the cabin goes, and the Platinum adds premium leather, premium sound and a panoramic sunroof.

Ford Explorer Mechanical specs

Trailering equipment was available across the lineup. You can certainly find a used Ford Explorer in Birmingham with that equipment already installed or even have it installed after the fact. However, if you plan to do a lot of towing, you may want to target the ST model. It came standard with the trailering package. It’s able to tow up to 5,600 pounds, which is more than the lower trim levels, and it also has a firmer suspension that is a bit more favorable to towing a trailer.