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The Ford Explorer has long been one of the best-selling SUVs in
the market. A capable tow vehicle and off-roader, it also offers the
generous interior space, comfort features and safety technologies
necessary for day-to-day tasks.
The 7-passenger Explorer is available in both front- and
four-wheel drive configurations, with a choice of three trim levels:
Base, XLT and Limited. A 290-hp 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine and six-speed
automatic transmission with SelectShift manual mode are standard on all
trims. The 4x4 models get a user-friendly terrain management system,
while an efficient 237-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-cylinder
engine with direct fuel injection is available for FWD models. Explorer
Base trims are well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, air conditioning,
cruise control, MP3 capability and MyFord driver connect technology; XLT
trims add 18-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps and a reverse sensing
system, along with a USB port, satellite radio and the SYNC
communications and entertainment system. Limited trims are further
outfitted with 20-inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone automatic climate
control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, HD radio, Intelligent
Access with push-button start and a rearview camera. Standard safety
features on every Explorer include AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability
Control and Curve Control function, traction control, anti-lock disc
brakes and a tire pressure monitor, as well as Ford's MyKey owner
control feature and six airbags. Industry-first second-row inflatable
seatbelts are available on XLT and Limited models, packaged with a Blind
Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert; additional
options include Active Park Assist and adaptive cruise control with
collision warning.
For 2012, A six-speed automatic transmission with
SelectShift is now standard on all trim levels, while a four-cylinder
Ecoboost engine is available on every model. Additionally, XLT trims are
now equipped with a USB port and the SYNC communications and
entertainment system.