America’s best-selling sports utility vehicle (SUV), Explorer is well into its second decade. Offered in two-door sport and 4 door variants, with either V6 or V8 engines, the large machine is a competent performer, with acceptable on-road behaviour matched towards the capability to cut it when pointed into fields and forest tracks.

You have the expected quantity of body roll from the high-stepping machine, but drive it with due regard also it is a not-unpleasant experience.

As usual with Ford SUV products there is a wide range of trim and option choices which could cater for everyone, from the functional to the absurdly luxurious.