Ford Explorer 2021

The fifth-generation Ford Explorer made its way into the local market back in 2011. Since then the American crossover has undergone a facelift. Powering the midsize crossover are two engine options. the first is a 2.3-liter Ecoboost engine and the other is a 3.5-liter V6 engine. It can currently be had only in two variants and with two drive train options.

Powering the Ford Explorer is a pair of engines. The first is a turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.3-liter Ecoboost engine. The 4-cylinder powerplant is capable of producing  270hp and 408 Nm of torque. The 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine, on the other hand, is capable of making 365hp and 475 Nm of torque. The vehicle comes standard with paddle shifters. The 2.3-liter turbo powerplant pushes power only to the front wheels, while the V6 gives power to all four corners.

The Ford Explorer comes with an 8-inch touchscreen LCD monitor. The head unit comes Ford’s proprietary SYNC 3 system that comes with navigation. The head unit is attached to a Premium Sony 12 speaker sound system that is MP3 capable and comes with an AM/FM radio functionality. A 230watt socket is also available in the vehicle located near the second row. Four 12 volt sockets are also present in the vehicle for charing and accessory needs. Two of these sockets are located in the front, one in the second row, and one in the rear cargo area.

The Ford Explorer comes with auto LED low beams, and halogen reflector high beams, halogen foglights, LED tail lamps that come with a blacked-out finish for the V6 variant, a rear spoiler, chrome roof rails in either chrome or black depending on the variant, and an embossed liftgate that either comes in chrome or black. The American crossover also features body color or black power fold, auto-dimming, driver’s memory with integrated spotter LED turn signals, as well as puddle lamps. The V6 variant comes with heated LED turn signals. As a final touch to the large crossover, it comes with dual chrome tip exhausts.

The interior of the Ford Explorer comes with Power Adjustable pedals with memory functions, all-weather floor mats, ambient lighting, cruise control, dual-panel moonroof, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature controls, dual DVD headrests, Easy fuel capless fuel-filler, front map lights, rear cargo area light, front passenger and second-row outboard grab handles, illuminated entry feature, intelligent access with push-button start, load floor tie-down hooks, overhead console, power windows, rear-view camera with washers, and power-folding third-row seats. 

For seating and seating material, the Explorer has perforated-leather seats with 10-way power-adjustability for the driver, power recline and lumbar, memory function, and heated and cooled functions. The front passenger gets, 10-way power adjustability, power lumbar, and heated and cooling seat functions.