The 2011 Ford Explorer has been completely made over. Ford has
replaced the Explorer's truck Frame with unibody construction it's more carlike
driving dynamics and safety; the only problem is reduced maximum towing
capacity.
replaced the Explorer's truck Frame with unibody construction it's more carlike
driving dynamics and safety; the only problem is reduced maximum towing
capacity.
Nearly 4 inches longer in overall length and 5 inches wider.
Big changes under the hood. The standard 2011 Ford Explorer engine is a new
3.5-liter 290-horsepower V6 that's not only more fuel efficient than the old
292-hp V8 but also able to provide quicker acceleration. A cabin that is not
only roomier, but also considerably more stylish and of higher quality. Ford put
in all the latest technological goodies, including Sync, MyFord Touch and MyKey.
On the safety front, the Explorer gains inflatable second-row seatbelt airbags
(a first for the automotive industry), which promise to improve safety for
smaller occupants.
Big changes under the hood. The standard 2011 Ford Explorer engine is a new
3.5-liter 290-horsepower V6 that's not only more fuel efficient than the old
292-hp V8 but also able to provide quicker acceleration. A cabin that is not
only roomier, but also considerably more stylish and of higher quality. Ford put
in all the latest technological goodies, including Sync, MyFord Touch and MyKey.
On the safety front, the Explorer gains inflatable second-row seatbelt airbags
(a first for the automotive industry), which promise to improve safety for
smaller occupants.
A standard with a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 290 hp and 255
lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are
standard. Four-wheel drive is optional and includes Ford's Terrain Management
System, a selectable four-mode system that optimizes traction in different
conditions. Hill descent control and hill start assist are also included. The
4WD Explorer 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. Towing capacity is 5,000
pounds.
The Explorer is a large crossover SUV available in base, XLT andlb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are
standard. Four-wheel drive is optional and includes Ford's Terrain Management
System, a selectable four-mode system that optimizes traction in different
conditions. Hill descent control and hill start assist are also included. The
4WD Explorer 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. Towing capacity is 5,000
pounds.
Limited trim levels. Standard equipment includes 17-inch steel wheels, privacy
glass, integrated blind spot mirrors, roof rails, cruise control, a six-way
power driver seat (manual recline), a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel,
MyFord advanced trip computer and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player
and an auxiliary audio jack.
SAFETY: Every Explorer comes with stability and traction
control, trailer sway control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and
MyKey, which allows parents to specify limits for vehicle speed and stereo
volume. The Explorer's stability control system also includes Ford's Curve
Control, which can reduce the vehicle's speed if it senses that it's travelling
too fast for a particular corner.
The all new 2011 Ford Explorer is the 2011 STIGZA.com Truck Of
The Year, it is much more in tune with what today's crossover shoppers are
looking for. It drives well, gets good fuel economy for its class and still
retains the versatility that made people like SUVs in the first place
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