A 2021 Ford® Explorer Timberline parked atop of a mountain

2021 Ford Explorer

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      A 2021 Ford Explorer S T parked in front of an urban cafe
      A close up of the centre touchscreen in a 2021 Ford Explorer
      A 2021 Ford Explorer X L T with the sport appearance package parked with a scenic mountain view
      A 2021 Ford® Explorer Timberline with a roof basket carrying gear parked atop a mountain
      2021 Ford Explorer Platinum interior with ambient lighting
      Side view of a 2021 Ford Explorer in Rapid Red driving down a road with snowy pine trees in the background
      A closeup of the unique Timberline logo on the seat of a 2021 Ford® Explorer Timberline

      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.
      • Interior shot of a 2021 Ford® Explorer Timberline

        Rugged Meets Comfort

        The interior of the 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline surrounds you with thoughtful touches. Features like ActiveX™ Seating Material with Heathered Cloth Insert, Deep Tangerine Stitching and  a unique Timberline Logo, a leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel, stone mesh instrument panel and front and rear floor liners will make sure every trip feels like first class.
      • 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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      • A close up view of an Explorer dashboard featuring a portrait touchscreen in the centre stack and SYNC 3

        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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      • Side view of a 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum interior in light sandstone

        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.

      Choose your shade of adventure.

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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.
      2021 Ford Explorer Platinum in Star White parked on a pier next to a family eating at an outdoor table by a restaurant

      Choose Your Own Adventure Vehicle

      The 2021 Ford Explorer lineup features more choice than ever, including the new Timberline model, that adds a new level of refinement. Looking for a little more of a performance feel? The ST is a great fit. And the Hybrid offers the benefits of an electric vehicle all while being completely off-road capable. Because there is no one way to take on an adventure.
      • A 2021 Ford® Explorer Timberline with a roof basket full of gear towing a trailer that is carrying two mountain bikes

        Timberline

        The rugged exterior styling of the 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline offers improved ground clearance and steel underbody skid plates to provide the foundation to tackle your adventures. Inside, features like ActiveX™ Seating with Heathered Cloth Insert, Deep Tangerine Stitching, a unique Timberline Logo and a leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel will keep you comfortable for the whole trip.
      • A 2021 Ford® Explorer ST leaving a small town environment

        ST

        The 2021 Explorer ST blends utility with performance. It features an athletic stance, a unique ST badging and a bold grille. And with the power to back it up, the ST combines a muscular 3.0L EcoBoost® engine with twin turbos equating to 400 hp plus 415 lb.-ft. of torque* and a top speed of 143 mph.
      • 2021 Ford Explorer Hybrid R W D parked by the water

        Hybrid

        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.
      • A 2021 Ford Explorer Limited in Iconic Silver driving up a steep hill

        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.
      Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert

      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
      2021 Ford Explorer with Ford Co Pilot 3 60 Technology

      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
      2021 Explorer with Ford Co Pilot 3 60 Technology

      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.
      A person holds a phone with the FordPass app open with the 2021 Ford Explorer in the background

      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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      A person in the drivers seat of a 2021 Explorer using the 8 inch L E D touchscreen

      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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      A girl sitting in the second row using a tablet

      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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