2021 Ford® Explorer SUV | Comfort and Space SUV

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2021 Ford Explorer

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    Choose your shade of adventure.

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    2021 Explorer

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    The Ultimate Exploration Vehicle

    The 2021 Ford Explorer is primed for modern-day exploration. Its adjustable interior offers space and comfort for the whole family. And it helps you make the most of every experience with connected technology and an athletic build that’s ready for whatever lies ahead.
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    Loaded with confidence

    Once you’re inside the Explorer, you’ll notice an array of available amenities. Interior attributes like tri-diamond perforated leather seating surfaces, a hexagon carbon-fibre-lined dash and a precision-engineered centre console with a rotary gear shift dial fill the cabin with a refined and dignified look.
    • 12 point 3 inch Customizable Cluster

      Available 12.3” Digital Instrument Panel Cluster with Productivity Screen

      Tailor your instrument panel to your drive. With an available 12.3” customizable cluster, standard on the ST and Platinum, Explorer lets you configure the look and function of your driving information.
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      An Available 10.1” LCD Portrait Touchscreen

      An available 10.1” LCD capacitive portrait touchscreen means connectivity at your fingertips. Use it just like your smartphone to get directions, play music or call your friends, plus much more.12
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      Seating when you need it

      Available third-row PowerFold® seats make it easy to accommodate both passengers and cargo. With the seats up, the Explorer can carry up to seven* passengers. When you don’t need seating for seven, fold them down and make room for cargo.
      *Six seat configuration shown.
    • A woman driving a 2021 Explorer with a twin panel moonroof

      Available Twin-Panel Moonroof

      The available twin-panel moonroof offers an open-air feel and great views for the first and second rows.

    Explorer Limited Hybrid and ST

    ST

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    The 2021 Explorer ST rounds out its athletic stance with unique ST badging and a bold grille that blends utility with driving performance. And with the power to back it up, the ST combines a muscular 3.0L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® engine equating to 400-hp11  plus 415 lb.-ft. of torque.* 
    *Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

    Hybrid

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    The Explorer Limited Hybrid is perfect for everyday exploration. It delivers an estimated range of 700** kilometres between fill-ups. Designed to help make the most of your adventure, the Limited Hybrid refuses to compromise, offering 5,000* lbs of towing power.

    *Actual mileage and range will vary. 68.1L tank Fuel consumption ratings of 10.1 city/9.0 hwy/9.6 combined (L/100 km).

    **Maximum towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.

    A Trip in the Making

    Load your gear into the 2021 Explorer and get away for a while. There’s plenty of room for it all. With the PowerFold® third-row seats, you can take advantage of the extra cargo space before heading out on your next big adventure. With the ability to tow up to 2,540 kg (5,600 lbs.), when properly equipped, the Explorer won’t be slowed down, not even if you have a hefty camper in tow. With your choice of three powerful engines, you can trust that your Explorer will get you where you need to go.
    • The 2021 Ford Explorer in Atlas Blue pulls a camper on the highway

      Towing and Trailer Sway Control

      Building on AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, standard trailer sway control selectively brakes and adjusts engine power to maintain trailer control.19 The result is stability and control, even when towing large loads. When properly equipped, the Explorer can tow up to 5,600 lbs. The Class III Trailer Tow Package is available with the 2.3L EcoBoost® and 3.3L hybrid engines, and comes standard with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine.
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      Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™

      The Standard Terrain Management System™ can help you tackle any adventure through a single easy-to-use dial in the centre console. It’s seven selectable drive modes include Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, Slippery, Sport, Tow/Haul and Eco mode. Each drive mode comes with special 3D animated graphics in the available 12.3” digital cluster.

    Master of the Day-to-Day

    When you have to get things done, Explorer has your back. Available seating for up to seven means you can get your star player and friends to practice. The E-Z Entry second-row seats and available Cargo Management System make it easy to get passengers and their equipment in as quickly as possible.

    Confidence-Driving Technology

    In an increasingly crowded and stressful world, we can all use more confidence on the road.

    With Standard Ford Co-Pilot360™ on board, it’s easy to enjoy getting there.
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    BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert

    Standard BLIS® can help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spot, while Cross-Traffic Alert can detect traffic behind you when you’re slowly backing out of a parking spot or driveway.10
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    Auto High-Beam Headlamps

    Standard Auto High-Beam Headlamps can sense poor lighting conditions and switch on to light your path ahead. They can even sense oncoming headlights and dim automatically so you don’t have to worry about blinding other drivers. So you can keep your focus–and both hands on the wheel.10
    Rear View Camera

    Rear View Camera

    The standard Rear View Camera provides a great view of what’s behind your vehicle. It also comes with a built-in washer so you can keep the camera lens free of debris (like snow or dust) and navigate in Reverse with confidence.10
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    Lane-Keeping System

    The standard Lane-Keeping System can help you stay in your lane, even during a moment of distraction. This smart feature scans your vehicle’s position between the lines in the road ahead and can alert you if you’re starting to edge out of your lane. Having trouble staying on track? After you’ve drifted a few times, you’ll see a coffee cup icon, letting you know it’s time to take a break.10 , 138
    Pre Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

    Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

    This standard feature scans the road ahead and can alert you to potential collisions with vehicles or pedestrians detected in your path. If an impact becomes imminent and you don’t take corrective action, the brakes can apply automatically. But don’t worry – they’ll only activate if they're needed.118
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    Smart Technology

    Connect, navigate and discover with smart technology. Ford can put you quickly and easily in touch with your world through smartphone apps, an in-vehicle touchscreen and voice-activated technology.
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    FordPass Connect™  (Wi-Fi Hotspot)

    FordPass, A Smarter Way to Move™. Beyond key FordPass99 features like contacting your dealer and Roadside Assistance,115 plus finding parking and comparing fuel prices along your route,114 activate your FordPass Connect™112 modem to:

     

    • Remotely start your vehicle and schedule recurring start times
    • Lock and unlock your vehicle remotely
    • Check your approximate odometer reading, fuel level and distance to empty
    • Locate your parked vehicle
    • Enjoy a Wi-Fi hotspot124 with the ability to connect up to 10 devices at once, up to 50 feet outside the vehicle125
    • Two-year trial (after which, fees apply) for remote features. This is activated on the date of vehicle sale

     

    Need help with your journey? Contact a friendly FordGuide right from the app.

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    SYNC® 3 with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

    In addition to the voice-activated benefits of the SYNC® 390 adds convenience to your driving experience with an LCD capacitive touchscreen and easy-to-use interface. Discover the system’s quick reactions to your conversational commands and experience the smartphone-like touchscreen with impressive responsiveness. You’ll also find a sleek user-friendly interface to help you connect to and control your compatible smartphone via Apple CarPlay111 or Android Auto.110 Locate your favourite places with simple destination entry via optional navigation. SYNC AppLink™ 93 lets you use your voice to control some of your favourite compatible mobile apps while driving.

    Requires phone with active data service and compatible software SYNC 3 does not control third-party products while in use. Third-parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality.

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    Ford & Waze. Your commute just got better.

    Using Waze inside your Ford vehicle is easier since the much-loved, crowd-sourced navigation and traffic app is now compatible with available SYNC® 390 AppLink™ .172 By accessing Waze through SYNC 3 AppLink, you can collaborate with other users, outsmarting traffic by sharing information to get the best routes, and receive real-time alerts about accidents, road hazards and traffic jams. Moving Waze to the dash screen allows you to conveniently access the app’s features on a larger display. You can operate Waze through your vehicle’s touchscreen, as well as use voice commands for hands-free control, helping to keep your eyes on the road.172 Available via iPhone® in Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 390 with software version 3.0. Waze is also available on Android Auto™ .110
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    FordPass™

    With the FordPass™ app,99 you have a Smarter Way to Move™.

     

    • Find and compare parking112 and the price of fuel along your route114
    • Receive key vehicle information and contact your Dealer to schedule service
    • Request Roadside Assistance115
    • Get FordPass help from a friendly FordGuide

     

    These are just some of the great things you can do with FordPass. FordPass takes care of the details so you can just drive. If you haven’t already, download the FordPass app on the App Store97 or get it on Google Play.98
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