2011 - Hiller Ford

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2011 - Hiller Ford

2011
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Table of Contents
Explorer
What’s Important
Key Messages
Key Features Overview
Key Competitors
Key Features
Explorer Class-exclusives
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2
2
3, 4
4
Model Lineup
Explorer (Base) Content
XLT Content
Limited Content
5, 6
6
7
Performance/Handling
Brakes, 4-wheel Disc
Engines
14
3.5L DOHC V6 with Ti-VCT
Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-off (ADFSO)
Smart Charging Alternator
Twin independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT)
Front MacPherson Strut
Rear Multi-link
Towing
13
13
Capacities
Flat/Neutral
Trailer Sway Control
Trailer Tow Package — Class III
15
15
15
15
6-speed Automatic
6-speed SelectShift AutomaticTM
Manual Mode
10
10
11
Transmission
Safety/Security
AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM)
and Curve Control
Airbags, Front-seat Side
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA
IIHS
Hill Descent Control
Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System (TMS)
LATCH System
Personal Safety SystemTM
Safety Belts, Inflatable Rear
Safety Canopy® System with Rollover Sensor
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-theft System
SOS Post-Crash Alert SystemTM
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Traction Control
110-Volt Inverter (Power Point Outlet)
Active Park Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning
with Brake Support
Audio/Entertainment/Navigation
HD Radio
iTunes® Tagging
MP3 Capability
TM
Revised January 2011
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16
17
19
19A
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17
19
18
18
18
19
19
17
16
30
26
26
33
33
32
Navigation System, Voice-activated with Sirius Travel LinkTM
Premium Single-CD Player
Single-CD Player
Sirius® Satellite Radio
Sirius TrafficTM and Sirius Travel LinkTM Services
Sony® Single-CD Player
Automatic Headlamps with Wiper Activation
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with
Cross-traffic Alert
Cabin Particulate Air Filter
Climate Control System
Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
Intelligent 3-blink Turn Signal
Keyless Entry with Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
Liftgate, Power
MyFordTM and MyFord TouchTM
8" Center Stack LCD Screen
Dual Instrument Cluster LCD Screens
Gracenote®
Key Features
Media Hub
MyKey® Owner Controls Feature
Packages
Comfort Package
Driver Connect Package
Luxury Seating Package
PowerFold® Third-row Seat
Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear View Camera
Remote Start
Reverse Sensing System
Roof Side Rails, Factory-installed
SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad
Steering Column, Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Column Control Stalks
SYNC® Technology
Quality/Reliability/Durability
24-Hour Roadside Assistance
Durability Testing
Excellent NVH Characteristics
Intelligent Oil Life MonitorTM
Warranty
Design/Styling
Ambient Interior Lighting
Dual-panel Moonroof with Power Sunscreen
Exterior Design Elements
HID Headlamps
Interior Design Elements
Model Differentiation
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34
34
32
27
25
30
30
28
25
24
30
30
28
21, 22
21
20
20
20
24
29
31
29
29
27
27
24
27
28
27
31
30
23
36
36
35
36
36
38
38
37, 38
38
38
39
Wheels
40
Color and Trim
41
Instrument Clusters
42
Key Product Specifications
43
Accessories
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Explorer
Comfort/Convenience
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Audio/Entertainment/Navigation cont’d
Explorer
Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Fuel Economy, EPA-estimated
Hill Start Assist
Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System (TMS)
Suspension, Independent
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9
9
9
14
11
14
12
Comfort/Convenience cont’d
45–46
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2011 Explorer
— Key Messages
— Key Features Overview
— Key Competitors
What’s Important
Key Messages
• Explorer is all-new and features a three-model lineup: Explorer (Base), XLT and Limited
• Unibody construction provides a dramatic improvement in driving dynamics
• All-new exterior blends a modern, aerodynamic design with the robust capability Explorer is known for
• New standard 3.5L V6 engine with Ti-VCT provides an unsurpassed(1) 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque
for outstanding performance with with best-in-class(1) highway fuel economy(2)
• New 6-speed automatic transmissions help provide smooth gear shifts and excellent overall fuel economy ratings
• New Intelligent 4WD drive with Terrain Management System (TMS) available
• All-new interior appearance and materials provide a world-class environment for driver and passengers
• All of the latest Ford Motor Company safety and convenience technologies are standard or optional
Explorer
Key Features Overview
All-new exterior and interior
design and styling
New 3.5L V6
engine with Ti-VCT
(pgs. 37, 38, 39)
(pg. 8)
AdvanceTrac®
with RSC® and
Curve Control
Terrain Management
System (TMS)
(pg. 12)
Electric
Power-Assisted
Steering (EPAS)
(pg. 16)
(pg. 14)
New 6-speed
transmissions
MyFord TouchTM
(pg. 10)
(pgs. 20, 21, 22)
Key Competitors
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Toyota Highlander
Explorer
• Honda Pilot
(1)Class is three-row large utility, non-hybrid.
(2)EPA-estimated 25 highway mpg. V6 FWD. Class is three-row large utility, non-hybrid.
NOTE: See the latest Dealer Ordering Guide for feature availability.
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Explorer
What’s Important
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— Model Lineup
— Key Performance/Handling Features
— Key Safety/Security Features
— Key Comfort/Convenience Features
Key Features
Model Lineup
Comfort/Convenience
• Three-model lineup
• Active park assist
– Explorer (Base)
–XLT
• Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with
brake support
–Limited
• All-new interior
• Ambient interior lighting
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with
cross-traffic alert
• New 6-speed automatic transmissions
• Bucket seats — 2nd-row
• Choice of front-wheel drive (FWD) or Intelligent 4WD
with Terrain Management System (TMS)
• Cooled/heated, 10-way power front bucket seats
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
and independent multi-link rear suspension
• Media Hub
• Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) provides
variable steering effort and helps improve
fuel efficiency
• Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
• MyKey® owner controls feature
• MyFordTM and MyFord TouchTM
• Power liftgate
Explorer
• New 3.5L V6 engine with Ti-VCT standard
• PowerFold® 3rd-row 50/50 split bench seat
Safety/Security
• Premium Sound System by Sony® with
HD RadioTM and iTunes®(1) tagging
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM)
and Curve Control
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Driver and front passenger airbags
• Rear View Camera
• Front-seat side airbags
• Rear-seat inflatable safety belts (available early 2011)
• Safety Canopy® System with rollover sensor
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
• Seven-passenger seating
• SYNC® voice-activated communications and
entertainment system
Explorer
(1) iTunes is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved.
Revised September 2010
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2011 Explorer
— Key Quality/Reliability/Durability Features
— Key Design/Styling Features
— Class-exclusive Features
— Industry-exclusive Features
What's Important
Key Features cont’d
• Interior incorporates sound-deadening materials in
the floor and headliner
• Exterior body panels and mirrors designed to minimize
wind noise
• Hydroformed front end structure, boron steel in
A- and B-pillars and overall increased structural rigidity
helps reduce weight, improve strength and provide
excellent NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness)
characteristics
• Intelligent Oil Life MonitorTM
• Durability tested to exceed demanding SUV standards
Explorer Class-exclusive(1) Features
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM)
and Curve Control
• Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler
• PowerFold® third-row seat
• SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad
• SYNC®
• Terrain Management System (TMS)
Explorer Industry-exclusive Features
Design/Styling
• All-new exterior styling
• Rear-seat inflatable safety belts (available early 2011)
– Front fenders
• MyFordTM and MyFord TouchTM
– Front and rear fascia
• MyKey owner controls feature
–Grille
• SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
Explorer
– Headlamps, including available HID (High-Intensity
Discharge) headlamps
– Hood with clamshell design
– LED (Light-Emitting Diode) taillamps
• New Exterior Colors
– Bordeaux Reserve Red Metallic
– Golden Bronze Metallic
– Gold Leaf Metallic
– Ingot Silver Metallic
– Kona Blue Metallic
– Red Candy Metallic with tinted clearcoat
– Sterling Gray Metallic
– Tuxedo Black Metallic
• All-new interior appearance and materials
– Center stack
– Console/floor shifter
– Door trim
– Finish panels
– Instrument panel
Explorer
–Registers
–Seats
• New 17", 18" and 20" wheels
• Dual-panel moonroof
(1) Class is three-row large utility vs. 2010/2011 competitors.
NOTE: See the latest Dealer Ordering Guide for feature availability.
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Model Lineup
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— Explorer (Base) Content
Model Lineup Pages
The Model Lineup Pages are based on the Dealer Ordering Guide and are designed to show key features/
standard equipment on each model as well as Rapid Spec content. As you move through the model lineup,
each model adds to or upgrades the equipment of the preceding model, except where additions/exemptions are
noted. Explorer is available in three models:
• Explorer (Base) • XLT • Limited Explorer (Base) — Standard model
• Axle ratio — 3.16:1 (FWD), non-limited-slip
• Brakes — 4-wheel disc
• Drivetrain — front-wheel drive (FWD)
• Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
• Engine — 3.5L V6 with Ti-VCT
• Fuel tank — 18.6 gallons
• Hill Descent Control (4WD only)
• Hill Start Assist
• Suspension — independent front and rear
• Terrain Management System (TMS) (4WD)
• Tires — P245/65R17 all-season BSW
• Transmission — 6-speed automatic
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Explorer
Safety/Security
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll
Stability ControlTM)
–Curve Control
• Airbags
–Driver and front passenger
–Front-seat side
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Belt-Minder® (driver/front passenger)
• Child safety locks — rear door
• Head restraints — adjustable
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system on rear outboard seat
locations
• Personal Safety SystemTM
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Safety belts, pretensioner/energy
management system with adjustable height
in 1st row
• Safety Canopy® System
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
• SOS Post-Crash Alert SystemTM
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Traction control
• Trailer Sway Control
Comfort/Convenience
• Accessory delay
• Air conditioning
–Auxiliary
–Manual, single-zone
• Air filtration system
• Audio — single-CD/MP3 capable system
with 6 speakers
• Cargo hooks
• Console
–Floor with armrest and storage
–Overhead with lights and sunglasses holder
• Cruise control
• Defroster — rear window
• Dome/map lights — 2nd and 3rd row
• Door locks — power
• Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler
• Floor mats — carpeted, color-keyed, front
and rear
• Glass — privacy glass 2nd and 3rd row
• Glove box
• Grab handles
–2nd row
–At passenger seat (1)
• Illuminated entry
• Integrated key fob
• Intelligent 3-blink turn signal
• Loadfloor tie-down hooks
• Media Hub — includes auxiliary input
jack with courtesy light (jack not included
with SYNC®)
• Mirror, interior rearview — manual day/night
• Mirrors, exterior — manual folding exterior
power side with integrated blind spot
mirrors (integrated blind spot mirrors not
included with BLIS®)
• MyFordTM
–4.2" color display in instrument cluster
(includes engine oil life, fuel economy,
odometer, system check, trip elapsed time,
trip odometer)
–4.2" color display in instrument panel
center stack
–5-way controls located on steering wheel
–Analog displays for fuel, speedometer
and tachometer
• Power points — 12-volt, 1st row (2),
2nd row (1), cargo area (1)
• Scuff plates — front and rear, embossed
with Explorer
• Seats
–1st-row cloth, bucket seats, 6-way power
driver with manual lumbar and recline,
2-way (fore/aft), manual passenger seat
with manual recline
–2nd-row 60/40 split fold-flat bench
–3rd-row 50/50 split folding seat
• Steering column — manual tilt/telescopic
• Steering wheel — cruise controls and
secondary audio controls
• Sun visors — color-keyed, single blade
covered vanity mirrors
• Windows — power, driver one-touch down
• Windshield wipers — intermittent speedsensitive, rear 2-speed
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• Alternator — 175 amps
• Battery — maintenance-free (58 AH)
• Battery Saver
• Recovery hooks — front (4WD)
• Spare tire — mini
NOTE: The above information is an excerpt to be used with page 2 of the 11/1/10
Explorer Dealer Ordering Guide. For the latest Dealer Ordering Guide, go to
fmcdealer.com.
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2011 Explorer
— Explorer (Base) Content cont’d
— XLT Content
Model Lineup
Explorer (Base) — Standard model cont’d
Design/Styling
• Antenna, roof-mounted
• Appearance trim, lower bodyside
—black, molded-in-color
•Appliqués — Dark Galvano
• Bumpers — painted body-color,
front and rear (body-color top,
black bottom)
• Door handles — black,
molded-in-color
• Exhaust tips — dual chrome
• Grille — painted Foundry Gray
• Headlamps — bifunctional,
projector-beam halogen
• Liftgate — one-piece
• Liftgate appliqué — chrome with
embossed Explorer lettering
• Mirror caps, exterior
— black, molded-in-color
• Roof side rails — black with black
end caps
• Spoiler — body-color
• Taillamps — LED (Light-Emitting
Diode)
• Wheellip moldings — black,
molded-in-color
• Wheels — 17" steel with wheel cover
Explorer (base) Rapid Spec options
Rapid Spec
Option Group 100A
• Includes Explorer (Base) standard equipment
Freestanding Options
• Trailer Tow Prep Package — Class III (52T)
Comfort/Convenience
• All-weather floor mats (16N)
• Sirius® satellite radio (85B)
Design/Styling
• License plate bracket (153)
• Red Candy Metallic with tinted clearcoat exterior paint (U6)
XLT — All Explorer (Base) content, plus:
Explorer
XLT Rapid Spec options
• Tires — P245/60R18 all-season BSW
• Transmission — 6-speed SelectShift AutomaticTM
Safety/Security
• Perimeter alarm
Explorer
Option Group 200A
• Includes XLT standard equipment
Option Group 201A
• Driver Connect Package
– MyFord TouchTM
• 2 driver-configurable LCD displays
in instrument cluster
• 5-way control pads located on
steering wheel
• 8" LCD color touch screen in
instrument panel center stack
• Media Hub with USB ports (2), SD card
reader and audio/video input jacks
–SYNC® voice-activated communications
and entertainment system
–Electrochromic interior rearview mirror
• Dual-zone Electronic Temperature
Automatic Control
• Premium audio system with 8 speakers
Option Group 202A — includes all
201A content, plus:
• Comfort Package
–4-way driver and passenger head
restraints (2-way when DVD head
restraints ordered)
–10-way power driver and 6-way power
passenger seats
–Heated, leather-trimmed seats
• Alternator — 200 amps
Comfort/Convenience
• Automatic headlamps
• Mirrors, exterior — heated, LED signal indicators
and security approach lamps
• Reverse sensing system
• Seats — unique cloth
• SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad
• Shift knob — leather-trimmed with chrome insert
• Sirius satellite radio (includes 6-month prepaid
subscription, service not available in AK/HI)
• Steering wheel — leather-wrapped
• Sun visors — illuminated driver and passenger
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Design/Styling
• 18" painted aluminum wheels
• Appearance trim — lower bodyside, black with
chrome accent
•Appliqués — Bright Galvano over LA grain
• Door handles — chrome
• Fog lamps
• Grille — Satin Silver finish
• Mirror caps, exterior — black A-gloss finish
• Roof side rails — silver
• Windows — one-touch up/down, driver
and passenger
Safety/Security
• Inflatable rear safety belts, 2nd-row
outboard seating positions (90R; available
early 2011)
Comfort/Convenience
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
with cross-traffic alert (55B)
• Dual-panel moonroof (439)
• Power liftgate (18P)
• Voice-activated Navigation System
–In-dash screen and single-CD/MP3
player
–SD card for map and POI storage
–Integrated Sirius TrafficTM and Sirius
Travel LinkTM Services (61N)
Design/Styling
• 20" polished aluminum wheels (642)
• Red Candy Metallic with tinted clearcoat
exterior paint (U6)
• White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat exterior
paint (UG)
NOTE: The above information is an excerpt to be used with pages 2–6 of the
11/1/10 Explorer Dealer Ordering Guide. For the latest Dealer Ordering
Guide, go to fmcdealer.com.
Explorer
Model Lineup
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— Limited Content
Limited — All XLT content, plus:
limited Rapid Spec options
Rapid Spec
• Battery — 72 amp-hours
Safety/Security
• Inflatable rear safety belts, 2nd-row outboard seating positions
(90R; available early 2011)
Comfort/Convenience
• 2nd-row bucket seats (173)
• 2nd-row console (51D; reqs. 2nd-row bucket seats)
• BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert (55B)
• Dual-panel moonroof (439)
• Power liftgate (18P)
• Voice-activated Navigation System (61N)
– In-dash screen and single-CD/MP3 player
– SD card for map and POI storage
–Integrated Sirius Traffic and Sirius Travel Link Services
Design/Styling
• 20" polished aluminum wheels (642)
• Red Candy Metallic with tinted clearcoat exterior paint (U6)
• White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat exterior paint (UG)
Explorer
Design/Styling
•Appliqués — Olive Ash Dark Brown Woodgrain
• Grille — body-color
• Mirror caps, exterior — body-color
Explorer
Comfort/Convenience
• 110V outlet
• Adjustable pedals with memory
• Audio — Premium audio system by Sony® with
HD RadioTM and 12 speakers
• Cargo net
• Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
• Mirror, interior rearview — electrochromic
• Mirrors, exterior — PowerFoldTM with
driver-side memory
• MyFord TouchTM
– 2 driver-configurable LCD displays in
instrument cluster
– 5-way control pads located on steering wheel
– 8" LCD color touch screen in instrument panel
center stack
–Media Hub with USB ports (2), SD card reader
and audio/video input jacks
• Remote Start
• Seats
–1st-row leather-trimmed heated seats
–10-way power driver seat with power lumbar,
recline and memory
–2nd-row 60/40 split bench with armrest and dual
cup holders
–4-way driver and front passenger head restraints
(2-way when DVD head restraints are ordered)
–6-way power front passenger seat with manual
lumbar and recline
• Universal garage door opener
Option Group 300A
• Includes Limited standard equipment
Option Group 301A
• Luxury Seating Package
–10-way power passenger seat with power lumbar
–Heated/cooled driver and front passenger seats
–Perforated leather-trimmed seats
–PowerFold® 3rd-row seat
• Power liftgate
• Voice-activated Navigation System
– In-dash screen and single-CD/MP3 player
– SD card for map and POI storage
– Integrated Sirius TrafficTM and Sirius Travel LinkTM Services
Option Group 302A — includes all 301A content, plus:
• Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake assist
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert
• HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlamps
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
NOTE: T
he above information is an excerpt to be used with pages 6–7 of the 11/1/10 Explorer Dealer Ordering Guide. For the latest
Dealer Ordering Guide, go to fmcdealer.com.
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2011 Explorer
— Performance/Handling Key Messages
— 3.5L V6 Engine with Ti-VCT
Key Messages
• New standard 3.5L V6 engine with Ti-VCT provides an unsurpassed(1) 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque
for outstanding performance with best-in-class(1) highway fuel economy(2)
• New 6-speed automatic transmissions help provide smooth gear shifts and excellent overall fuel economy
• New Intelligent 4WD drive with Terrain Management System (TMS) available
• A properly equipped Explorer can tow up to 5000 lbs.
3.5L V6 Engine with Ti-VCT
Key Features
• New for 2011 and standard on all models
• 290 horsepower @ 6500 rpm — unsurpassed(1)
• 255 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4100 rpm
• Best-in-class(1) highway fuel economy(2)
• Twin independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT)
• Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-off (ADFSO)
helps fuel efficiency
• Smart Charging alternator
• Strong, yet lightweight, die-cast aluminum block
Explorer
• Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), lightweight aluminum
cylinder heads with 4 valves per cylinder
• Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads help to
reduce weight to aid fuel efficiency
• Piston cooling oil jets help improve oil warm-up and
maintain cooler piston temperatures for improved fuel
economy and durability
• Forged-steel, fully counterweighted crankshaft with
four-bolt main bearing caps for strength and durability
• Electronic Throttle Control
• Deep sump die-cast aluminum oil pan
Explorer
• Intelligent Oil Life MonitorTM tracks and notifies
customer of oil change intervals of up to 10,000 miles
(1)Class is three-row large utility, non-hybrid.
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— Twin independent Variable Cam Timing
— Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-off
— Smart Charging Alternator
3.5L V6 Engine with Ti-VCT cont’d
Twin independent Variable Cam Timing
(Ti-VCT)
Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-off (ADFSO)
• Allows the camshafts to operate both the intake and
exhaust valves at different times in the combustion
cycle, based on speed and load
• Temporarily interrupts fuel delivery and consumption
when the vehicle normally slows down while
maintaining normal engine operation
• Adjusts cam timing to provide optimum performance
and fuel economy
• System uses the transmission to keep the engine
running at a low, more fuel-efficient operating level
whenever possible
• Helps maximize fuel efficiency
• Outstanding efficiency under low load conditions like
idling or highway cruising
• Remarkable power when accelerating
• Normal fuel delivery resumes when the vehicle reaches
a low speed or when the driver accelerates
• System is automatic and requires no interaction from
the driver
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• Helps maintain excellent driveability with a
Ford-proprietary software that integrates the fuel
shut-off technology with the powertrain operation
Engineering Insight
Smart Charging Alternator
What Smart Charging Is
• An all-new feature on the
3.5L V6 engine that helps
improve fuel efficiency
• A regenerative electrical
charging system that
optimally charges the
battery instead of having
the alternator charging the
battery anytime the engine
is running
How It Works
• Smart Charging increases alternator output when
the vehicle is braking or decelerating, converting
the moving (kinetic) energy into electric energy
– Since there is no additional engine accessory
belt load to energize the battery, the captured
energy is used to charge the battery and
maintain optimum operating levels of the
electrical system
• Communicates with the ADFSO system to ensure
the battery is being optimally charged
Key Benefits
• Helps the engine
consume less fuel
• Maintains a more
consistent battery
charging level to help:
– Extend battery life
– Maintain reliable engine
start performance
– ADFSO will maintain normal engine operation
during deceleration should the battery require
additional charging
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— 6-speed Automatic Transmission
— 6-speed SelectShift AutomaticTM Transmission
Transmissions
6-speed Automatic
6-speed SelectShift AutomaticTM
Key Features
Key Features
• Standard on Explorer (Base)
• All-new to Explorer, standard on XLT and Limited,
available on Explorer (Base) as part of Class III
Trailer Tow Package
• Wide 6.04:1 gear span helps provide good fuel
economy and performance
• Manual Mode
• Short first and second gears provide impressive
launch and acceleration
– XLT and Limited models feature a switch on the
shifter handle to operate the transmission in Manual
Mode without using a clutch
• Tall overdrive gear is designed to provide better
fuel economy
• Short steps between intermediate gears enhance
performance and feel by finding the right gear for
the most-efficient operating conditions
• Every part of the transmission is designed to provide
smooth, quiet operation
• Transmission fluid is “filled for life” to help lower
cost of ownership
– Learn more about Manual Mode on page 11
• Engineered for high quality and quiet operation
– Hard-finish gears with a precise fit help reduce
gear whine
– Die-cast aluminum housing helps reduce noise
– Optimized pump porting helps reduce transmission
fluid pressure “ripple” and noise
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• Transmission fluid is “filled for life” to help lower cost
of ownership
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— Manual Mode
— SelectShift Transmission Manual Mode
— EPA-estimated Fuel Economy
Transmissions cont’d
Manual Mode
make the poiNT: SelectShift Transmission
Manual Mode
Key Features
• All-new to Explorer
• SelectShift AutomaticTM transmission only
• Engaged by moving the shifter to the Manual (M) position
• Allows driver to change gears, up or down, without
using a clutch, by using a switch on the shifter handle
Transmission Shifter Operation
• Driver manually downshifts
the transmission by pushing
the – portion of the switch
– Engine-speed matching
helps provide fast and
smooth downshifts
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• Driver manually upshifts the
transmission by pushing the
+ portion of the switch
When conducting a test-drive, be sure to show the
customer how the Manual Mode operates, providing
the performance of a manual transmission without
the fuss of operating a clutch. Point out how the
SelectShift Automatic transmission works in harmony
with the 3.5L V6 engine with Ti-VCT. Also take the
time to show the customer how the display in the
instrument cluster indicates the gear selection. And
don’t forget to demonstrate the Manual Mode switch
on the transmission shifter handle. SelectShift Manual
Mode is a performance feature the Explorer enthusiast
customer is sure to appreciate.
– To prevent the engine
from running at too low
an rpm, SelectShift may
automatically make
some downshifts
– Although SelectShift may automatically perform
some downshifts, it will allow the driver to downshift
at any time as long as the engine will not be
damaged from over-revving
EPA-estimated Fuel Economy
Engine/Transmission
FWD City/Hwy.
4WD City/Hwy.
17/25
17/23
3.5L V6/6-speed automatic
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2011 Explorer
— Components Working Together
— Front-wheel Drive (FWD)
— Intelligent 4WD with TMS
— TMS Functionality
— TMS Benefits
Chassis
Components Working Together
TMS Functionality
• Four-wheel independent suspension delivers
responsive sports-sedan-like handling
• TMS is controlled by a rotary switch located on the
center console and offers four settings:
• Suspension tuning helps hug the road when cornering
–Normal
• Braking feels confident and smooth
–Mud/Rut
• Unibody construction with front and rear subframes
helps isolate the body from the suspension and
provides a dramatic improvement in driving dynamics
–Sand
• Lower center of gravity provides greater stability than
previous model
Front-wheel Drive (FWD)
• Weight of engine on front end provides good traction
in slippery road conditions
Explorer
• Allows for a roomy interior package, especially
rear-seat leg and foot room
–Snow/Gravel/Grass
• Normal setting is suitable for driving under normal
road and weather conditions
• Mud/Rut setting is intended for slippery, muddy, soft or
uneven terrain conditions and allows some wheel spin
in order to build or maintain momentum
• Sand setting is designed for dry sand or deep
gravel conditions and optimizes engine torque for
increased traction
Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management
System (TMS)
• Snow/Gravel/Grass setting is intended for firm surfaces
covered in a loose or slippery material and will limited
engine torque to maximize available traction
• New to Explorer for 2011
TMS Benefits
• Available on all models
• Delivers four-wheel-drive capability with an easy and
intuitively operated control switch
Intelligent 4WD Functionality
• Uses an electromagnetic activation of an internal clutch
pack to provide all-weather traction and is a feature not
found on some competitors
• Intelligent 4WD is seamless to the driver and provides
performance as well as safety benefits
• Builds driver confidence
• Compared to the previous Explorer 4x4 system,
TMS uses no transfer case, weighs less and helps
deliver 25 percent better fuel efficiency
• Continuously monitors vehicle speed, throttle input,
steering angle and wheel slip to seamlessly deliver
torque to the appropriate wheel
• Helps eliminate torque steer and helps balance the
vehicle when cornering
• In a curve, the front wheels steer the vehicle to
maintain direction as well as propel the vehicle forward
• Intelligent 4WD system sends power to the rear wheels,
allowing the rear wheels to help propel the vehicle
• This helps improve overall handling by allowing the
front tires to apply more available traction to steer
the vehicle
Explorer
• For the safety benefits of Intelligent 4WD, see page 17
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— Independent MacPherson Strut Front Susp.
— Independent Multi-link Rear Suspension
— Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Chassis cont’d
Independent MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
Independent Multi-link Rear Suspension
Ride and Handling Features
• Multi-link design is built on a robust fully isolated and
boxed subframe
Strong
• Front struts feature a coil-over-shock design with an
L-shaped rear-facing lower control arm
• Each wheel reacts to road irregularities with no effect
on the opposite wheel
• Coil-over-shock design locates the shock absorber in
the center of the coil spring, which reduces offset and
allows the spring and shock to move in precision
• Use of high-strength steel combined with coil-overshock design allows the use of lightweight springs
• Suspension bushings are tuned independently for
responsive steering and a smooth ride
• Large bushing at the top of each strut mount helps
resist vertical movements from uneven road surfaces
and resists side deflection to deliver crisp steering feel
• Hydro bushings are tuned to isolate brake and road
vibrations from the passenger compartment
• Independent suspension design lets each wheel
react to road irregularities with no effect on the
opposite wheel
Ride and Handling Features
• Stamped-steel control blades improve suspension
tuning
• Vertically oriented shocks mounted outboard and
behind the wheel center for excellent ride and handling
• During heavy braking, the multi-link design causes
slight toe-in — which is how much the front part of two
opposite wheels point toward the center of the vehicle
— helping enhance steering stability
• Cast iron knuckles and stabilizer bar designed for
rugged use
• Strong foundation allows chassis engineers to better
tune the suspension components for excellent ride and
handling characteristics
• Outboard-mounted front stabilizer bar provides precise
roll control and steering response
Rack-and-pinion Steering
Compact Design
• Rack-and-pinion steering maintains linear steering
effort as the driver turns the wheel. The result is
responsive steering that naturally follows a straight
line as the wheel is turned
• Front struts feature a coil-over-shock design more
compact than double-wishbone front suspensions
• Quick steering ratio of 15.75:1 means drivers don’t have
to turn the wheel very far to go around a tight corner
• Isolated perimeter subframe is firmly attached in six
locations for added strength and stiffness
Explorer
– This design also limits twisting or lateral forces that
could bind the shock and cause a harsher ride
• Shock absorbers are mounted as far outboard as
possible — allowing chassis engineers to tune them
to handle higher road impacts and deliver an excellent
balance of ride and handling
• Allows the maximum amount of room in front of the
suspension to help improve crash performance
• Provides more room in the engine compartment for
powertrain components
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2011 Explorer
— Electric Power-Assisted Steering
— Drift Control
— Four-wheel Disc Brakes
— Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
— Hill Start Assist
Chassis cont’d
Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
with Drift Control
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
• EBD sends the optimum amount of braking pressure to
the rear brakes at all times under a variety of loads
• EPAS is a sophisticated electric speed-sensitive
steering-assist system
– Offers light, responsive steering feel around town
and while parking
– At higher speeds, EPAS delivers less steering assist
for more confident control
• EPAS replaces the hydraulic gear system that pulled
power (and efficiency) from the engine via a belt
• Helps improve fuel economy and emissions, and
eliminate noises common with hydraulic systems
• New for Explorer and standard on all engines
Drift Control
• Whether there’s one person or five people and their
gear, EBD ensures the driver can apply the brakes with
confidence in all conditions
• EBD means fewer occurrences of ABS activation and
improved braking under heavy loads, and it allows all
four wheels to give optimum braking
Hill Start Assist
• New for Explorer
• Helps keep the vehicle from rolling backward, making it
easier to pull away when on a slope or hill with a grade
greater than 5 degrees
• An automatic system using EPAS to help continuously
correct for road irregularities and improve overall
steering feel
• Activating the system is simple
• System is continually “learning” and adapting to
steering conditions and compensates for changes that
can cause the vehicle to pull left or right
– Keep the brake pedal pressed
– Assists the steering effort to help the driver maintain
a straighter path
– Helps driver avoid unwanted lane changes (or drift)
• Reduces steering effort required when driving on
crowned roads or in heavy side winds
Four-wheel Disc Brakes
• Large brake rotors provide a large brake swept area
and powerful braking
• All rotors are vented for excellent fade resistance and
consistent braking performance
• Brake pads are made of high-friction non-asbestos
organic lining material that helps provide outstanding
stopping power
– Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a
complete standstill
– If the sensors detect that the vehicle is on a slope,
Hill Start Assist is automatically activated
• System utilizes an accelerometer to measure the slope
and longitudinal incline and automatically operates
when a slope of 5 degrees or more is calculated
• When Hill Start Assist is activated, the brake pressure
is held in the braking system and the vehicle remains
stationary on the slope for up to two seconds after the
driver releases the brake pedal
• Brakes are automatically released once the engine has
developed sufficient power to prevent the vehicle from
rolling down the slope
• Hill Start Assist will not operate when the parking
brake is engaged
• Feature also works if the vehicle is in Reverse and
facing downhill on an incline
• Combined with large rotors, the result is confident
braking performance in stop-and-go driving or
while towing
Explorer
• Includes standard four-wheel Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) for responsive, confident stops
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— Towing Capacities
— Trailer Sway Control
— Trailer Tow Package — Class III
— Flat/Neutral Towing
Towing
Capacities
Trailer Tow Package — Class III
• Standard towing capacity of 2000 lbs.
• 2" Class III receiver hitch
• Models equipped with the available Trailer Tow
Package — Class III feature a maximum tow rating
of 5000 lbs.
• Engine oil cooler
Trailer Sway Control
• Works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac® with RSC®
(Roll Stability ControlTM) system to expand the vehicle’s
dynamic stability control capabilities, adding an
additional layer of confidence and control while towing
a trailer
• AdvanceTrac control module incorporates additional software to monitor the vehicle’s performance
while towing
• The added software measures the yaw motion of the
vehicle to determine if the trailer is swaying and then
responds to eliminate the sway condition by reducing
engine power and/or applying brake pressure to certain
wheels to help the driver regain control of the trailer
• Wiring harness with 4- and 7-pin connector
• Available on all models and includes SelectShift
AutomaticTM transmission on Explorer (Base)
Flat/Neutral Towing
• Also known as four-wheel-down towing, it refers to
towing a vehicle with all four of its wheels on the
ground — for example, when towing a vehicle behind
a motorhome
• All Explorer models can be neutral towed
• ONLY Explorer FWD models can be dolly towed
(front wheels off the ground)
• NEVER dolly tow an Explorer with Intelligent 4WD
• See Explorer Owner’s Guide for complete details
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— AdvanceTrac® with RSC®
— Roll Stability ControlTM
— Curve Control
— Traction Control
— Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Safety/Security
Key Messages
• “Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)(1)
• Stay tuned to www.safercar.gov for the latest information on NHTSA’s new Government 5-star Safety Ratings
• Strong unibody structure helps protect occupants in a collision
• Explorer has six standard airbags — dual-stage front, Safety Canopy® System with side curtain airbags and
rollover sensor and front-seat side airbags
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability ControlTM) automatically enhances vehicle control in wet or slippery conditions
• Intelligent 4WD drive with Terrain Management System (TMS) helps provide surefootedness in a variety of
road conditions
Accident Avoidance
AdvanceTrac with RSC
(Roll Stability Control)
Curve Control
• Class-exclusive(2)
• An electronic stability control system that helps the
driver maintain vehicle stability in adverse driving
situations or when making evasive maneuvers on
slippery pavement
• Monitors vehicle’s cornering behavior with steering
angle, lateral acceleration and yaw rate sensors, and
automatically makes braking and throttle adjustments
to match vehicle’s direction to the driver’s intention
using Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction
Control components
• Automatically activates whenever the vehicle is started,
but may be turned off for certain situations such as
when “rocking” a vehicle stuck in mud or snow
NOTE: See the Safety section in the Source Book
Appendices or on eSourceBook for more information.
Roll Stability Control
• RSC is an additional vehicle control software module
• Builds on the ABS, Traction Control and yaw control
systems of AdvanceTrac to help keep the vehicle tires
on the ground by monitoring and helping control
vehicle roll rate
• Works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac with RSC to
help drivers maintain control of their vehicle when
taking a curve too quickly
• Uses sensors to measure roll rate, yaw rate, lateral
acceleration, wheel speed and steering wheel angle,
and runs calculations based on those inputs 100 times
every second
• Measures how quickly the vehicle is turning and compares
that with how quickly the driver is trying to turn
• If the vehicle enters a curve too fast, or the vehicle is not
turning as much as the driver is steering, Curve Control
responds by rapidly reducing torque and increasing
brake pressure to help keep the vehicle under control
and help the driver follow the intended path
• Is effective on dry or wet pavement, and is expected
to be particularly useful when a driver is entering or
exiting freeway on- or off-ramps with too much speed
NOTE: Please remember that even advanced technologies
cannot defy the laws of physics. It is always possible
to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Encourage safe driving habits
to your customers.
Traction Control
• Uses a combination of brake and/or engine control to
maximize available traction on slippery or loose driving
surfaces at any speed
Explorer
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
(1) Visit IIHS.org for additional information.
(2) Class is three-row large utility.
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• Helps drivers to maintain steering control in
emergency or other hard-braking situations
• Electronically “pumps” the brakes several times per
second when the computer-controlled sensors indicate
wheel lockup during hard braking
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) automatically
balances the front-to-rear brake force distribution to
reduce the tendency for rear-wheel lockup and optimize
braking performance according to vehicle load of
passengers and/or cargo
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— Brake Assist
— Intelligent 4WD with TMS
— Hill Descent Control
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Accident Avoidance cont’d
Brake Assist
Hill Descent Control
• Recognizes when the brake pedal is applied suddenly
but without enough force to provide full deceleration
• Standard on 4WD models
• With brake assist, the system engages the appropriate
pressure to maximize vehicle deceleration and help
reduce stopping distances
• Without the brake assist feature, the result could be
a longer stopping distance than desired
• Once the driver releases the brake pedal, the vehicle
returns to normal braking mode
Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management
System (TMS)
• Available on all models
• System automatically engages as road and weather
conditions warrant
• Does not require the driver to actively engage/
disengage the system
• Continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position
and steering angle to determine the vehicle’s conditions
and driver’s intent
• System then determines the optimal amount of
front and rear torque for the given conditions to not
only reduce wheel slip but to prevent the slip from
occurring in the first place, which helps keep the
vehicle surefooted in a variety of conditions — slippery
surfaces and anything that compromises traction
Key Benefits
• Delivers four-wheel-drive capability with an easy and
intuitively operated control switch
• Builds driver confidence
• Hill Descent Control allows the driver to set and
maintain vehicle speed while descending steep grades
in various surface conditions
• Hill Descent Control can be set to maintain vehicle
speeds on downhill grades between 3 miles per hour
and 20 miles per hour. Above 20 miles per hour, the
system remains armed, once engaged, but descent
speed cannot be set or maintained
• To enable:
– Press and release the Hill Descent Control button
located in the center of the Terrain Management
System control knob. The button will illuminate and
a chime will sound, indicating the system is active
– To increase descent speed, press the accelerator
pedal until the desired speed is attained. To decrease
descent speed, press the brake pedal until the
desired speed is attained
– Once desired vehicle speed is attained, remove
pressure from the accelerator or brake pedal and
chosen vehicle speed will be maintained
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Sensor-based system alerts the driver to significant
underinflation in any of the tires, excluding the spare
• Pressure sensors in the valve stems detect actual
tire pressure and activate a warning light in the
vehicle’s instrument cluster when a tire is significantly
underinflated
NOTE: See the AWD/4WD Operations section in the
Source Book Appendices or on eSourceBook for
more information.
eSourceBook also has an online animated
demonstration of AWD.
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— Personal Safety SystemTM
— Safety Canopy® System
— Front-seat Side Airbags
— Inflatable Rear Safety Belts
— Structural Safety Features
Safety/Security
Occupant Protection
Personal Safety SystemTM
Inflatable Rear Safety Belts
• Dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags
• Designed to provide additional protection for rear-seat
passengers by helping to spread crash forces over
five times more area of the body when compared to
traditional safety belts
• Electronic front crash severity sensor
• Driver seat position sensor
• Front outboard safety belt usage sensor
• Operate like conventional safety belts in everyday
use, and are safe and compatible with infant and child
safety booster seats
• Restraint Control Module
• Front outboard safety belt energy management
retractors
• Front outboard safety belt pretensioners
• Front Passenger Sensing System
Safety Canopy® System with Rollover Sensor
• Side curtain airbags provide head protection for all
outboard seating positions
Explorer
• System includes side curtain airbags and rollover sensor
• Located in the roof side rail behind the headliner, the
side curtain airbags deploy downward and outward
toward the side window opening to protect the heads
of outboard passengers in all three rows
• Side air curtains are triggered independently of the
driver and front passenger airbags by side-impact
sensors or by the rollover sensor
• Roll-fold technology helps the airbag slide between
the glass and occupant as it inflates
• Side curtain airbags will not interfere with properly
installed child safety seats or booster seats
• In the event of a frontal or side-impact crash, an
accordion-folded tubular bag, in the shoulder belt
section only, inflates with cold compressed gas through
a specially designed buckle from a cylinder located
below the seat
• The increased diameter of the safety belt more
effectively holds the passenger in the appropriate
seating position, helping to reduce the chance of injury
• Available early 2011
Structural Safety Features
• Collapsible steering column collapses in different ways,
depending on crash severity
• Energy-absorbing side door trim helps move crash
energy away from occupants
• Energy-absorbing crash structure makes extensive
use of high-strength steel to absorb and redirect crash
forces around the occupants
• Side-intrusion door beams help prevent intrusion into
the passenger compartment in a side-impact collision
• Canopy is designed to stay inflated longer for added
protection in a rollover or multiple side impacts
Front-seat Side Airbags
• Help protect front-seat occupants in certain side collisions
• Airbags deploy from the front seats to protect
occupants’ chest
• Placed in the front seatbacks, so they are always in the
optimum deployment position no matter where the
seat is positioned
Explorer
• Designed to help protect the chest in certain
side collisions
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— LATCH System
— SOS Post-Crash Alert SystemTM
— SecuriLock® Passive Anti-theft System
— NHTSA Crash Test Ratings — 2011 MY
Crash Test Ratings
Child Safety
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System
NHTSA Ratings — 2011 Model Year
• Consists of a top tether anchor point and two rigid bars
located where the seat cushion meets the seatback
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash test
ratings are changing beginning on all 2011 model
year vehicles
What You Need to Know
• Second-row outboard seats and third-row
passenger-side positions offer LATCH provisions
• LATCH-compatible child safety seat attaches to the
lower anchor points by means of flexible tethers or
rigid latch bars
• Uniform installation method helps eliminate the
confusion associated with a variety of safety belt systems
NOTE: See the vehicle Owner’s Guide for more information.
Personal Security
SOS Post-Crash Alert SystemTM
• Activates the hazard flashers, interior lighting and
security approach lamps, sounds the horn and unlocks
the doors after a crash in which the airbags deploy(1)
• Sounding the horn and activating the hazards and
security approach lamps makes the vehicle easier to
locate if the accident happens off the roadway
• Illuminating the interior lighting and unlocking the doors
makes it easier for responders to access the vehicle
• System operates until deactivated or battery power
is depleted
Autolock/Unlock
• Ignition must be in the On position and vehicle in gear
for system to function
• Locks the doors and liftgate when all doors are closed
and the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
• Doors will automatically unlock when vehicle is placed
in Park
– NHTSA rollover testing methods are unchanged, so
the ratings from previous testing remain unchanged
• Once 2011 model year ratings are published, it’s
important to remember vehicles with lower star
ratings are just as safe as they were before — the
vehicles are not changing, the way the crash testing is
conducted and measured is what’s changing
Explorer
• LATCH can eliminate the need to use the safety belts
when installing a child safety seat, providing a secure
attachment and helping to reduce the likelihood of
incorrect installation
• New, more stringent 2011 model year frontal and side
crash tests and measuring methods are expected to
result in lower crash ratings for all vehicles from all
manufacturers even if the vehicle earned top crash test
scores in the 2010 model year ratings
• Frontal and side crash test ratings located in the
Government Safety Ratings portion of the 2011 vehicle
window sticker will read “NOT RATED” until NHTSA
tests that vehicle
– NHTSA will begin crash testing 2011 model year
vehicles to the new criteria during the 2010 calendar
year although all 2011 model year vehicles may not
get tested
What You Need to Do
• Confidently communicate to the customer that Ford
vehicle safety did not lessen or change — Ford vehicles
are just as safe as they were in the 2010 model year
• Stay tuned to www.safercar.gov for the latest
information on NHTSA’s new government 5-Star
Safety Ratings
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-theft System
Perimeter Anti-theft System
• Monitors against unauthorized entry of the doors,
hood or liftgate when the vehicle is locked
Explorer
• Uses an electronically coded ignition key (with billions
of possible codes) to start the vehicle
• Designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless a coded key programmed to the
vehicle is used
(1) SOS hardware may become damaged or the battery may lose power in a crash, which could prevent operation. Not all crashes will activate an airbag.
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— IIHS Crash Test Ratings
Safety/Security
Crash Test Ratings
IIHS Ratings
IIHS Top Safety Pick
Explorer was named a “Top Safety Pick” and
received the highest possible rating in each of
the following tests performed by the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
IIHS Test
Frontal Offset Test
• Vehicle impacts a fixed barrier at 40 mph. Only
40 percent of the vehicle’s front surface makes
contact with the barrier
Side Impact Test
• A 3300-lb. barrier moving at 31 mph strikes the
side of a stationary vehicle
Test Evaluation Result
Frontal Offset
G
Good
Side Impact
G
Good
Roof Strength
G
Good
Rear Impact
G
Good
Stability Control
Available(1)
Roof Strength Test
• A new testing procedure implemented in
calendar year 2010
• A metal plate is pushed against the corner of the
vehicle roof at constant speed
• The maximum force sustained by the roof before
5" of crush is measured, and then compared to
the vehicle weight to determine a strength-toweight ratio
Rear Impact Test
• Vehicle’s front seat is mounted on a platform
which is accelerated forward
Explorer
• This simulates the stationary vehicle being hit
from behind and tests for whiplash injury
(1)Explorer features standard AdvanceTrac® with RSC®.
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— Comfort/Convenience Key Messages
— MyFordTM and MyFord TouchTM
— Media Hub
— Gracenote®
Comfort/Convenience
Key Messages
• MyFord TouchTM is a breakthrough signature technology changing how customers interact with vehicle features
and technology(1)
• BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning
with Brake Support are new Driver Assistance Technologies for 2011 Explorer
• Rear View Camera helps customers connect a trailer or park their vehicle
• Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start eliminates the hassle of fumbling with keys
• Sony® audio system features HD RadioTM and iTunes®(2) tagging capability
• MyKey® offers parents peace of mind
Signature Technologies
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MyFord and MyFord Touch
• New to Explorer for 2011
• Industry- and class-exclusive(3)
• A first for Ford Motor Company
Media Hub
MyFord Key Features
• Audio/video jacks
• 4.2" LCD color screen in the instrument cluster
– Analog instrument cluster displays for fuel, speedometer and
tachometer are standard
• 4.2" LCD color screen in the center stack
• Five-way control pads on the steering wheel
– Control pads are familiar, instinctive and mapped to the
instrument cluster
– Provides simple menu navigation and content selection/programming
• Standard on Explorer (Base) and XLT
• Included with MyFord Touch
MyFord Touch Key Features
• Included with MyFord Touch
• Two USB ports
• SD card reader
• Builds on the standard MyFord system
• Two driver-configurable 4.2" color LCD screens in the instrument cluster
• 8" LCD color touch screen in the center stack
– Includes color-coded “Smart Corners” to display audio/media, navigation
system (if equipped), mobile phone and climate control functions
• Media Hub
• Five-way control pads on the steering wheel
– Control pads are familiar, instinctive and mapped to the instrument
cluster screens
– Provides simple menu navigation and content selection/programming
– Left control pad operates the left LCD screen
– Right control pad operates the right LCD screen
• SYNC enhances MyFord functionality with voice commands for systems such
as phone, navigation, media player, climate control and audio
• Gracenote® capability
• Standard on Limited and available on XLT as part of the Driver Connect Package
Gracenote
• Enables customer to link music
and album art and make playlist
searches more intuitive
• Allows customer to identify music
files and automate playlists
• Offers improved name recognition
• Assigns music files universal names
(1) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when
it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out when the vehicle is in gear.
(3) Class is midsize SUVs.
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— Dual Instrument Cluster LCD Screens
— 8" Center Stack LCD Screen
— Four Color-coded Corners
— Home Screens
— Smart Corners Home Screen
Signature Technologies cont’d
Dual Instrument Cluster LCD Screens
8" Center Stack LCD Screen cont’d
• Left and right 4.2” color screens are controlled by the
five-way control pads on the steering wheel
Smart Corners Home Screen
• Left LCD screen includes vehicle-based information:
• Screen is divided into four quadrants with most
popular functions displayed in each quadrant
– Fuel economy
– Mechanical status of vehicle and systems information
– Safety feature status
• This is the factory-programmed home screen
• Quadrants are organized by phone, audio, navigation
and climate information
– Information in each quadrant is based on the
equipment of the vehicle and changes based on
vehicle or system status
• Right LCD screen includes infotainment-based
information:
–Entertainment
–Phone
–SYNC® Traffic, Directions and Information system
menus or navigation system menus, if equipped
• Standard with MyFord TouchTM
8" Center Stack LCD Screen
NOTE: Smart Corners is the default home screen from
the factory and is always the first screen displayed when
the vehicle is started. The customer can choose to keep
Smart Corners as their home screen or select one of two
customizable options (Personal home screen or Shortcuts
home screen). If chosen, the customized Personal or
Shortcuts home screen will appear once the vehicle is
shifted out of Park.
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– Climate control
Four Color-coded Corners
• Located in the four corners of all home screens
• Provide instant access to phone, navigation, audio and
climate control status and functionality
• Organize the four primary functional areas of
MyFord Touch into each corner
• Top-left corner is yellow and provides access to mobile
phone functions
• Top-right corner is green and provides access to SYNC
functions or the available navigation system functions
• Bottom-left corner is red and provides access to audio,
entertainment and media functions
• Bottom-right corner is blue and provides access to
climate-control functions
• Buttons are located on each home screen for instant
access to status and functionality
Home Screens
• Customer has choice of three home screen configurations
– Smart Corners (home screen setting from the factory)
– Personal (customizable)
– Shortcuts (customizable)
– Touch the button and select the desired screen
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• A Home button is always visible and active at the
bottom of the touch screen, providing immediate
access to any of the three customizable home screens
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— Personal Home Screen
— Shortcuts Home Screen
— MyFordTM and MyFord Touch™ Comparison
Comfort/Convenience
8" Center Stack LCD Screen cont’d
Personal Home Screen
Shortcuts Home Screen
• Screen may be customized by uploading a personal
photo via the USB port or an SD card
• Screen is populated with up to 22 customizable settings
divided into two pages
• Majority of screen is dedicated to the uploaded photo
saved as a wallpaper image
• “Hot buttons” are fully personalized from nearly any
controllable MyFord TouchTM function for fast access to
frequently used features
Explorer
NOTE: Visit the Technology section of eSourceBook
and click on MyFord Touch for more information.
A CLOSER LOOK: MyFord and MyFord Touch Feature Comparison
Feature
MyFord
MyFord Touch
✔
✔
Single 4.2" instrument cluster LCD color screen
✔
—
Dual 4.2" instrument cluster LCD color screens
—
✔
4.2" center stack LCD color screen
✔
—
8" center stack LCD color screen
—
✔
Auxiliary audio input jack
✔
—
Media Hub
—
✔
Availability
Standard on Explorer (Base)
and XLT
Standard on Limited and
available on XLT
Explorer
5-way control pads on the steering wheel
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— SYNC Key Features
— Traffic, Directions and Information
— 911 AssistTM
— Vehicle Health Report (VHR)
®
SYNC® Technology
Key Features
911 Assist
Award-winning SYNC(1) changes the way customers use their digital
media and Bluetooth®(2) wireless technology enabled mobile phones
with these features:
• Traffic, Directions and Information
• 911 AssistTM
• Vehicle Health Report (VHR)
• Voice-activated hands-free calling
• Uninterrupted connections that allow going directly from mobile
phone to the vehicle’s hands-free phone during the call
• Audible text messages
• Caller ID, call waiting and conference calling
• Instant voice recognition
• Ringtone support
• Automatic phone book transfer for mobile phones with this feature
• Multilingual intelligence (English, French, Spanish)
• For more information, go to syncmyride.com
• Assists occupants in placing a 911 call in
certain vehicle crashes by using a properly
paired and connected mobile phone inside
the vehicle(4)
• Call is cancelled by pressing and holding
the steering wheel phone button, or by
confirming the cancellation message
• Connects directly to a 911 operator
• Opens the SYNC microphone to allow
vehicle occupants to communicate
hands-free with the 911 operator
Vehicle Health Report (VHR)
• Produces an easy-to-understand report
accessible on syncmyride.com
• Customers are able to monitor the
operating condition of their vehicle and
work closely with the dealership to keep
Traffic, Directions and Information(1)
it in peak running condition
• Ford-exclusive technology
•
VHR combines data from multiple
• Includes complimentary three-year prepaid subscription
sources to communicate diagnostic and
• Provides simple voice command access to traffic reports,
maintenance information
turn-by-turn driving directions, business listings, sports scores,
weather forecasts and news
• Provides the capability to seamlessly
• Updatable by logging on to syncmyride.com
schedule dealership service via the dealer
• Traffic provides traffic reports between two points(3)
website, via Genuine Service or by e-mail
– Also provides text message traffic alerts to the owner’s mobile phone • Vehicle Health Overview includes:
– Customers can use their online SYNC owner account to set up
– Brakes and suspension
personalized address points
– Checks, fluids and filters
• Directions provide easy-to-understand in-vehicle turn-by-turn
directions to businesses, personalized locations or specific
– Engine, transmissions and emissions
street addresses(3)
systems
– The Directions service uses the same personalized address points
– Restraints and driver assistance
that are used for Traffic
• Will notify the customer of:
• Information provides access to:
– Recommended scheduled maintenance
– Business Search by name or category with results provided in
based on current odometer reading
vehicle, including turn-by-turn directions and telephone number
– Field Service Actions requested by Ford
– News reports in a variety of categories
Motor Company
– Sports scores
(1) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control. Only use mobile phones and other devices,
even with voice commands, when it’s safe to do so.
(2) The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the
Bluetooth, SIG, Inc.
(3) Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions
available in select markets. Standard text
messaging data rates may apply.
(4) The vehicle electrical system (including the battery),
the wireless service provider’s signal and a connected
mobile phone all must be available and operating
for 911 Assist to function properly. These systems
may become damaged in a crash. The paired mobile
phone must be connected to SYNC and the 911 Assist
feature enabled for 911 to be dialed.
NOTE: Not all SYNC features will be compatible with all
mobile phones. Features like ringtone support and audible
text messages may not work with certain mobile phones.
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– Weather information for a number of U.S. cities
– Favorites allows customers quick access to their favorite news,
sports and weather information
– Movie theater locator and showtimes
–Horoscopes
– Stock information
• Destination download allows you to do your travel planning at
your convenience on MapQuest.com or Googlemaps.com and then
send such destinations via your mobile phone to the vehicle for
turn-by-turn directions
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2011 Explorer
— Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
— Remote Start
— MyKey® Owner Controls Feature
Comfort/Convenience
Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
Remote Start
• Eliminates fumbling with the key — allowing
customers to enter the vehicle with one touch and then
start the vehicle without ever getting the key out of
their pocket
• Provides the added convenience of starting the
vehicle from a distance or from inside a building
more than 325 ft./100 meters away
• System senses when the Intelligent Access Key is in
range of the door and allows access to the vehicle when
either front door handle is grabbed
• Intelligent Access Key is programmed to a specific
vehicle and can be kept in a pocket, purse or briefcase
• Liftgate can be opened — without using the key — by
depressing the switch located in the pull cup below the
license plate when the Intelligent Access Key is in range
• Key fob includes a removable mechanical key, allowing
access to vehicle if the key fob battery is dead
• Smart unlock feature is intended to prevent the Intelligent
Access Key from being locked inside the vehicle
– If the doors are locked and the Intelligent Access
Key is sensed inside the passenger compartment or
trunk, the doors will be immediately unlocked and
the horn will chirp to notify the driver
– Intelligent Access Key can be intentionally locked
inside the vehicle via the SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry
Keypad or by using the second Intelligent Access Key
Starting the vehicle
• Once the Intelligent Access
Key is sensed, the vehicle
can be started by depressing
the brake pedal and pressing
the Engine START/STOP
button on the instrument panel
• If there is signal interference
or a low battery condition,
place the Intelligent Access
Key into the backup key slot
located at the front bottom
of the lower bin on the
center console and the
vehicle can be started
• System includes Remote Start
• Remote start run time can be set for 5-, 10- or
15-minute intervals
• Remote start button is located on the Intelligent Access
key fob
• Vehicles equipped with Dual-zone Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control allow the customer to preset the
interior environment
– For hot weather conditions, the interior will be
cooled to 72 degrees F and the front cooled seats (if
equipped) will be set to high
– For cold weather conditions, the interior will be
warmed to 72 degrees F, heated seats (if equipped)
will be set to high and the rear defroster activated
– For moderate weather conditions, the interior will
be heated or cooled based on the climate control
settings when the vehicle was last driven
MyKey® Owner Controls Feature
• Industry- and class-exclusive(1)
• Allows owners to program a “key limit” to certain
vehicle functions to help promote safe driving habits
• Default restrictions include:
– Persistent Belt-Minder® alert that mutes audio system
until front safety belt(s) is fastened
– Earlier Low Fuel Warning indicator
– Restriction of disabling certain features, if equipped
• Programmable restrictions include:
– Limited vehicle top speed
– Configurable speed alert chime at 45, 55 or 65 mph
– Maximum audio system volume
• Programming MyKey is done via the MyFordTM and
MyFord TouchTM instrument cluster screens
– One standard key will be the Administrator Key
while the other will operate as MyKey with the
programmed restrictions
Explorer
NOTE: To access the MyKey setting in Explorer models
equipped with Intelligent Access, the key fob must be
placed in the backup key slot located in the glove box.
(1) Class is three-row large utiity.
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— BLIS
— Cross-traffic Alert
— Integrated Spotter Mirrors
®
Driver Assistance Technology
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System)
with Cross-traffic Alert
Cross-traffic Alert
• Warns the driver of approaching vehicles when slowly
backing out of a parking spot
BLIS
– Mirror indicator is illuminated and a series of tones
are sounded if an oncoming vehicle is detected
• Alerts the driver if another vehicle is detected
entering the “blind zone” by utilizing two radar
sensors located behind each rear wheel and
concealed by the rear fascia
• Blind zone extends from the rearview mirrors rearward
to approximately 10 feet behind the rear bumper
• Each exterior rearview mirror is equipped with an
amber indicator light
• System will not be activated by an overtaken/passed
vehicle unless that vehicle remains in the zone for
more than 3 seconds
• System is automatically engaged when the vehicle
is placed in Drive and is not designed to detect
pedestrians or cyclists
• System can be turned off through the MyFord TouchTM
left instrument cluster screen but defaults to “on” when
the vehicle is restarted
• If a radar sensor becomes blocked by wet snow or
mud, the blind spot alert indicators will illuminate
and the MyFord Touch left instrument cluster screen
will display:
– CLEAN RADAR — SEE MANUAL
– Depending on the direction in which an approaching
vehicle is detected, the MyFord Touch left instrument
cluster screen will display:
• VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT
• VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT
• Automatically engages when vehicle is placed
in Reverse to detect moving objects within an
approximate 45-foot range from either the left or
right side of the vehicle
Explorer
– Mirror indicator illuminates when a vehicle in an
adjacent lane enters the blind zone from behind
– Mirror indicator light will illuminate in the left or
right exterior mirror to indicate direction of
oncoming vehicle
– Not designed to detect pedestrians or cyclists
• If a radar sensor becomes blocked by mud, wet snow,
etc., an alert indicator will illuminate and the MyFord
Touch left instrument cluster screen will display:
– CLEAN RADAR — SEE MANUAL
• Detects approaching vehicles up to three car widths
from the rear of the vehicle
• Utilizes the same radar sensors as BLIS
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
• Help keep drivers aware of vehicles entering their
“blind zone”
• Include an integrated secondary convex mirror into the
traditional exterior sideview mirror design to provide
an optimized field of view for the driver’s “blind zone”
• Not included on vehicles equipped with BLIS
Explorer
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— Adaptive Cruise Control
— Collision Warning with Brake Support
— Active Park Assist
Comfort/Convenience
Driver Assistance Technology cont’d
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision
Warning with Brake Support
Active Park Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
• Allows the driver to set a vehicle cruising speed
• Uses advanced radar technology to monitor traffic
ahead to scan for slower vehicles
• System will slow the vehicle to adapt for the current
traffic conditions and maintain the preset distance
between vehicles
• Once traffic clears, system will automatically return to
the speed set with the cruise control system
• Includes four Gap Distance settings programmable via
the GAP button on the left side of the steering wheel
• The selected gap setting will display in the
MyFord Touch™ left instrument cluster panel
Explorer
Graphic
Display
Following
Distance
Following
Distance at
60 mph
Dynamic
Behavior
Sporty
Normal
Normal
Comfort
1 bar
1 second
29 yards
2 bars
1.5 seconds
44 yards
3 bars
1.9 seconds
56 yards
4 bars
2.3 seconds
66 yards
• System defaults to the last Gap Distance setting
Collision Warning with Brake Support
• Uses sensors in the front of the vehicle to help detect
vehicles moving and traveling in the same direction
• If the system determines there is a risk of a collision,
based on the location of the lead vehicle and how
quickly the vehicles are closing, the driver is warned
• The driver is alerted — simultaneously — with a red
LED (Light-Emitting Diode) “heads-up” display on
the windshield and audible warning tone, which also
mutes the audio system
• If the risk of a collision increases, despite the warnings,
the brakes are immediately pre-charged so they can
respond quickly when the driver applies them —
helping the driver achieve maximum braking as
quickly as possible
• Works in conjunction with forward sensors and
Reverse Sensing System to help drivers avoid any
obstacle directly in front of or behind the vehicle
• To activate the system, drivers press the active park
assist button located on the left side of the instrument
panel below the headlamp switch
• Once activated, the MyFord Touch center stack touch
screen will display SEARCHING FOR PARKING SPACE
ON RIGHT (LEFT) SIDE
– Sensors located in the front and rear fascias “look”
for adequately sized parking spaces on either side
of the road
– The turn signal is used to designate which side of
the road to search. If the turn signal is not used, the
system will automatically search the passenger side
– System scans the spaces, measuring for the size of
the openings
– When an available, adequately sized parking space
is identified, active park assist alerts the driver by
displaying PARKING SPACE FOUND ON RIGHT
(LEFT) SIDE, PULL FORWARD TO PARK in the touch
screen, followed by a chime
– Once the driver has stopped the vehicle and the
vehicle is in position to begin parking, the touch
screen displays REMOVE HANDS FROM STEERING
WHEEL, SHIFT TO “R” TO PARK ON RIGHT (LEFT)
• Active park assist works in conjunction with the Electric
Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) to take control of the
steering input while the driver continues to control
the accelerator, brakes and transmission (Forward or
Reverse) slowly easing into the parking space – helping
take the tension out of parallel parking
• The active park assist maneuver may be cancelled at
any time by the driver by manually moving the steering
wheel or pressing the APA dash-mounted switch
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make the poiNT: Adaptive Cruise Control
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When describing adaptive cruise control, share this scenario: A driver traveling in the right lane of a two-lane
expressway has set the cruise control at the speed limit and approaches a vehicle traveling slightly under the speed
limit. If unable to pass the slower vehicle, the driver will have to manually intervene to slow the vehicle (e.g., braking,
changing cruise control setting, etc.). Now if the vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control, the vehicle will
automatically slow to match the leading vehicle’s speed at the desired gap distance. If the slower vehicle speeds up, or
if the left lane is accessible and the driver changes lanes to pass, the adaptive cruise control system will sense there’s
no vehicle ahead and will automatically return to the previously set speed.
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— Rear View Camera
— Reverse Sensing System
— Automatic Headlamps with Wiper Activation
— Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
— SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad
Driver Assistance Technology cont’d
Rear View Camera
Automatic Headlamps with Wiper Activation
• Provides added driver convenience when backing up
and is especially useful when parallel parking
• Automatically activates the headlamps and taillamps
if the wipers are being used — helping the driver see
and the vehicle be seen in inclement weather
• System automatically engages when the vehicle is
placed in Reverse
• Camera is located in the liftgate above the license plate
• Video is shown on the 8" center stack touch screen with
an image providing vehicle centerline, rear bumper
orientation and green, yellow and red trajectory lines
to relate an object’s proximity to the rear of the vehicle
– Pressing the up or down arrow provides access to
three different levels of zoom
– Image can be zoomed in on an object while keeping
the rear bumper in the frame of reference
• Once the front wipers are deactivated, the headlamps
will automatically turn off
Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
• Once the system is turned on, there is no need for the
driver to activate, deactivate or adjust the windshield
wipers under normal driving conditions
– Automatic zoom can also be selected with the up or
down arrow icon
• When sensors mounted behind the rearview mirror
detect moisture on the windshield, the windshield
wipers are automatically activated at the appropriate
speed to keep the windshield clear
– Zoom feature must be re-enabled each time vehicle
is placed in Reverse
NOTE: System must be turned off before entering an
automatic car wash.
Explorer
• Includes automatic and manual zoom features to assist
customers with connecting a trailer
• When the headlamp switch is in auto position, and the
front wipers are activated in any mode except mist or
wash, the vehicle headlamps will automatically turn on
after a brief delay
Reverse Sensing System
• Alerts the driver with an audible tone to certain objects
up to 6 ft. behind the vehicle when backing up slowly
• Audible tone increases in frequency as vehicle nears
an object until it becomes a continuous tone when the
vehicle is less than 10" from the object
• Helps make parallel parking easier
• System is activated through four ultrasonic sensors
located in the rear bumper
Exterior
SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad
• Industry-exclusive feature
• Located on the driver-door B-pillar
• A light touch or tap of the keypad area illuminates
the keypad backlight for ready use
• Smooth button interface and backlighting feature
make the keypad “invisible” when not in use
– When pressing the control button on the keypad,
press the middle of the control button to ensure
a good activation
• Pressing and holding the 7/8 and
9/0 control buttons at the same
time — for 2 seconds — locks
the vehicle
• Owner can program up to three
individual 5-digit codes
• Can also be programmed for
memory settings of power seats,
mirrors and adjustable pedals
(if equipped)
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• A bright red LED (Light-Emitting Diode) behind
each numbered control button illuminates when
it registers a button press to help prevent the
buttons from inadvertently being pressed twice, or
too quickly
• Unlocks the driver’s door and/
or all four doors and unlocks the
liftgate without a key by using a
programmable 5-digit code
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— Power Liftgate
— Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
— Factory-installed Roof Side Rails
Comfort/Convenience
Exterior cont’d
Power Liftgate
Factory-installed Roof Side Rails
• Open or close the liftgate with the touch of a button
on the instrument panel or on the Intelligent Access
key fob
• Factory-installed roof side rails offer a sporty
appearance
• Liftgate can also be opened by the button under the
liftgate handle and closed by the button inside the
cargo area
• For increased functionality, customers can opt for
dealer-installed cross rails from Ford Accessories. These
cross rails:
• Provides functionality and convenience by making it
easier to load and unload cargo
– Are easily adjustable to accommodate a wide range
of roof-mounted accessories, such as bike racks,
cargo boxes, kayaks, skis, etc.
• MyFord TouchTM left instrument cluster screen includes
a liftgate enable/disable function
• For additional safety, the liftgate will reverse the
opening or closing motion if an obstacle is detected
• For additional convenience, the opening height of
the liftgate can be programmed to avoid contact with
overhead obstacles
– To program the open height, manually move the
liftgate to the desired open position and press and
hold the control button on the liftgate until a chime
is heard
Explorer
Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
• Fill-ups are easier and quicker since there is no need
for a fuel filler cap
• Roof rack can carry up to 100 lbs.
– Have a low profile when attached to the side rail (the
cross rail is hidden from view by the side rail)
– Feature tie loops on each of the stanchions
make the poiNT: Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler
Be sure to fully understand the functionality of the
Easy Fuel capless fuel filler and present the benefits
during a demonstration drive and at delivery. Show the
customer how it’s different than a traditional system,
including the fuel door seal. In addition, be sure to
show the customer where the emergency funnel is
located in the vehicle — it is stored near the spare tire
jack — since the funnel is required for the customer to
add fuel from a portable container.
• A standard-size unleaded fuel nozzle inserts directly
into the filler neck, opening a spring-loaded door
to the tank
• No more dirty hands since there is no cap to fumble
with — and a rubber seal on the fuel filler door helps
keep dirt from entering the Easy Fuel filler opening
• Helps reduce fuel tank evaporative emissions by
eliminating the potential for customers to drive off
with a missing or improperly installed gas cap
• An emergency funnel is included and is required to
properly open the Easy Fuel filler opening to accept
fuel from a gas can or other secondary refueling
device. The funnel is stored near the spare tire jack.
See the vehicle Owner’s Guide for more information
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• For additional security, there’s a locking fuel filler
plug available from Ford Accessories
(1) Class is three-row large utility.
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— Command Seating
— Seating Key Features
— PowerFold® Third-row Seat
— Comfort Package
— Luxury Seating Package
TM
Seating
Command SeatingTM
Third-row Seats
• Front seating position for Explorer is what SUV
customers expect — giving the driver and front
passenger clear vision in all directions and a more
confident seating position
• Third-row seats are a 50/50 split-folding bench that
allows one or both sides to be folded flat into the floor
tub to create a flat loadfloor
• Head restraints can be folded down for added rearward
visibility when not required
• Elevated seating height helps provide easier vehicle
entry and exit compared to vehicles with a lower
seat height
PowerFold Third-row Seat
Seating Key Features
• One-touch PowerFold operation of the third-row seats
is available on Limited
• Comfortable room for up to seven adult passengers
• Second-row 60/40 fold-flat reclining split bench
• Located behind the third-row seats on the left-hand
quarter panel trim are four control buttons: Normal,
Stow, Fold and LH/RH-Both
• Pressing the LH/RH-Both seat selection button allows
adjustment of either the left hand, the right hand or
both seats
• Available second-row bucket seats provide
six-passenger seating
• Third-row 50/50 split-bench
• Pressing the Stow button moves the selected seat(s)
to be automatically stowed in the floor tub
First-row Seats
• Standard on Explorer (Base) are cloth bucket seats with
6-way power driver adjustment and manual lumbar
and recline, manual adjust passenger seat with
manual recline
– Explorer XLT model seats include the same features
but with unique cloth upholstery
• Explorer Limited features leather-trimmed bucket seats
– Driver seat includes 10-way power adjustment,
power lumbar and recline with memory
– The passenger seat includes 6-way power with
manual lumbar and recline
Second-row Seats
Explorer
• Front seatbacks include map pockets
• Pressing the Fold button will fold down the seatback
• Pressing the Normal button will return the seat to the
normal seating position
Comfort Package
• Leather-trimmed, heated front seats
– 4-way driver and front passenger head restraints
(2-way when DVD head restraints are ordered)
– 6-way power passenger seat
– 10-way power driver seat
Luxury Seating Package
• Leather-trimmed, perforated seats
• Second-row seats are a 60/40 fold-flat reclining split
bench with head restraints for all seating positions
– For added rearward visibility, the outboard head
restraints can be folded down and the center head
restraint can be removed when the second-row seats
will not be occupied
– 10-way power, heated/cooled driver and front
passenger seats
• PowerFold third-row seat
• Second-row seatbacks recline for added passenger
comfort
• Available second-row buckets seats include a PowerFold®
and tumble electric release mechanism. Pressing the
control button located at the back of the rear door
opening releases the seatback folding and tumbling
mechanism for added third-row entry or exit convenience
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• One-handle release mechanism provided to first fold
the seatback, then tumble the seat forward to allow
easy access to the third-row seats
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— Climate Control System
— Cabin Particulate Air Filter
— 110-volt Inverter (Power Point Outlet)
— Keyless Entry
— Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
— Intelligent 3-blink Turn Signal
Comfort/Convenience
Interior
Climate Control System
• Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
allows the driver and front passenger to set and
maintain independent temperature levels
• Measures interior and exterior temperatures and
adjusts system performance (temperature and blower
speed) to attain preset climate control system settings
Keyless Entry with Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter
• Replaces the standard key and separate Remote
Keyless Entry fob combination with a single integrated
keyhead transmitter
• System operates all door and liftgate locks and power
liftgate (if equipped) and includes a panic button
• Multiple instrument panel vents are positioned to
efficiently circulate air throughout the passenger cabin,
helping to eliminate hot/cold spots
• Compressor varies output and performance based
on operating conditions by operating an internal or
external bypass valve rather than constantly cycling
on/off, offering these advantages:
– No shudder or noise from compressor cycling on/off
trying to maintain temperature setting
– Higher volumetric efficiency
– Less parasitic engine power loss, helps improve
fuel efficiency
– Cabin Preconditioning System on models with
Remote Start
• Includes cabin particulate air filter
Cabin Particulate Air Filter
• Located in the glove box
• Filters out particulates from the outside air before
they reach the passenger cabin, including microscopic
particles of dust, pollen and molds to which vehicle
occupants might be allergic
110-volt Inverter (Power Point Outlet)
• Designed to power laptops, mobile phones, etc., with
a household-style outlet
• Provides power while the engine is running or while
the ignition is in the Run position
The integrated keyhead transmitter is designed so
customers won’t accidentally activate the panic
alarm while inserting or removing the key from the
ignition or their pocket. To avoid any confusion or
unnecessary repair visits, review these features with
your customers:
• Lock/unlock functions work the same as traditional
Ford key fobs
• To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the
button for 1.5 seconds or longer
• To use the “car finder” feature, push the Lock
button twice in 3 seconds
• Horn will chirp and the vehicle turn signals will
flash once
NOTE: For more details on the recommended handling
of the integrated keyhead transmitter, refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Guide.
Intelligent 3-blink Turn Signal and
Turn Signal Operation
• “3-blink” lane change is activated with an up or down
tap of the turn signal switch
– Flashes the turn indicator three times and
automatically shuts off
• To activate a turn signal, move the lever up or down
until it stops and then release the lever
– Turn signal will cancel when the turn is completed
• Includes “plug and turn” engagement feature and
a cover for safety
– To manually cancel a turn signal, move the lever
back to the original position
Steering Column Control Stalks
Auxiliary Power Points
Explorer
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
• Located in the rear of the front console
• Overload protected
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Engineering Insight
• Explorer features four auxiliary power points located:
– On the front of the center console
– Inside the floor center console utility compartment
– On the rear face of the floor center console
– On the left rear trim panel in the cargo area
• Left-side stalk features controls for the “3-blink” lane
change and turn signal features
• Right-side stalk features controls for the windshield
wipers and washers
Explorer
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— Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
— Power Adj. Accelerator and Brake Pedals
— Cargo Area
— Universal Garage Door Opener
— Driver Connect Package
Interior cont’d
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Eight Cup Holders
• Manual tilt adjustment enables the steering wheel to
be moved up and down, improving driver comfort
• Two cup holders in the center console
• Manual telescopic adjustment provides additional
flexibility by allowing a fore-and-aft adjustment of the
steering wheel
• Two cup holders in the rear armrest
• 20-ounce holder in each door map pocket (4)
Cargo Area
• Large liftgate opening provides low-lift height to the
cargo area
Power Adjustable Accelerator and
Brake Pedals with Memory
• 21.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats
offers plenty of space for seven passengers, plus their
suitcases and gear for a weekend getaway
• Standard on Limited
• Can be moved from the standard position to
approximately 3" closer to the driver
• 43.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the third-row
seatbacks folded
Interior Stowage
• Center console
– Two cup holders for first row, two cup holders for
second row
– Coin tray and molded-in pen holders, ticket clip and
tissue holder in the lid
– Concealed power point
– Slot molded into the side of the console helps to
keep phone and MP3 cords neat and organized
• Door trim panels
– Bottle holders in both front and rear door panels
– Umbrella storage in front door panel
• Media Hub storage area located ahead of center console
allows storage of mobile phones, MP3 players, etc.
• Overhead console has sunglasses storage
• Quarter trim panel storage in the third row
• Sun visor includes toll ticket storage
• Two-tier glove box
– Dedicated shelf designed for owner guide storage
• 80.7 cubic feet of cargo space with both the secondand third-row seats folded down
Universal Garage Door Opener
• Operates up to three functions such as opening a
security gate, garage door or turning on house lights
• Located in the driver’s sun visor
Driver Connect Package
• Electrochromic interior rearview mirror
• MyFord TouchTM
– Two driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays
in cluster
– Five-way controls located on steering wheel
– 8" color LCD touch screen in center stack
– Media Hub with USB ports (2), SD card reader and
audio/video input jacks (deletes auxiliary input jack)
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— Single-CD Player
— Premium Single-CD Player
— Sony® Single-CD Player
— MP3 Capability
Comfort/Convenience
Audio
Single-CD Player
Sony® Single-CD Player
• Auxiliary audio input jack
In addition to the single-CD player, includes:
• MP3 capability
• HD RadioTM capability with iTunes®(1) tagging
• 80 watts of power
• 6 speakers
• 12 speakers in 10 locations including two subwoofers
• 30 station memory presets (20 FM and 10 AM)
• Occupancy setting allows one of three vehicle acoustic
settings to be chosen
• Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV)
– Compensates for changing ambient noise levels by
adjusting the volume of the radio according to the
vehicle’s speed signal
– Allows a choice of 7 volume adjustment levels and is
adjustable through the menu
• Compression allows the audio dynamic range to be
compressed so quieter music is boosted and louder
music is lowered to compensate for ambient noise
level when enabled during CD mode
Explorer
• Folder/track Mode allows the audio system to play and
seek through disc tracks with or without folder option
(available with MP3 discs only)
• Repeat, when enabled in CD mode, continuously plays
the selected track until deactivated
• Shuffle plays CD tracks in random order
• RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) functionality:
– Radio station call letters appear on radio display
– Type of music format appears on radio display
– Search for type of music format
– Traffic information broadcasts
– Only for FM radio stations supporting
RBDS capability
MP3 Capability
• MP3 reads song title and artist from ID3 tags
• MP3 scroll directory without interrupting played files
• MP3 format can play CDs created on a personal
computer and can hold up to 10 hours of music
on a single disc
Premium Single-CD Player
In addition to the single-CD player, includes:
Explorer
• 8 speakers
For More Audio Information
• Audio availability: See the latest Dealer Ordering Guide
• Operating information: See the vehicle Owner’s Guide
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Comfort/Convenience
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— HD Radio
— iTunes® Tagging
TM
Audio cont’d
HD RadioTM
iTunes Tagging
What It Is
• iTunes tagging capability is included with HD Radio
functionality on the Sony® audio system
• HD Radio Technology is your local AM and FM stations,
now broadcasting in digital
• HD Radio offers new extra local FM channels,
crystal-clear sound, more music, news and sports —

all subscription free
• Nearly 2,000 AM and FM stations across the nation
currently broadcast with HD Radio Technology
• Visit www.hdradio.com to learn more
• Pushing the TAG button on the MyFord Touch™
8" screen while listening to HD Radio allows customer
to store song information in the radio memory
• Up to 100 songs can be tagged and stored
• When customers connect their iPod® to the vehicle,
the tagged music information automatically transfers
to the iPod
• HD Radio is not satellite or “high-definition” radio
• HD Radio signals are local programming and have
signal strength limitations
– Tagged playlist allows customers to preview,
and if desired, download or purchase the music
from iTunes
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• iPod stores the tagged music in a playlist until the
customers sync their iPod to iTunes
What HD Radio Is Not
How It Works
• HD Radio Technology products work the same way as
conventional radio, with a signal broadcast by a station
and received by consumers in a specific area
• However, instead of sending one analog signal, HD
Radio stations send a bundled signal made up of both
analog and digital signals
• The digital signal is compressed, and when received
by an HD Radio receiver, the signal is decoded into as
many as three separate channels, each with unique
programming, including additional or alternative
format music, news, traffic and sports
• Because the signal is digital, sound quality is
significantly superior to traditional radio, virtually
eliminating buzzing, static and popping
Key Benefits
• Customers will enjoy an enhanced audio experience
• Some HD Radio attributes include:
–iTunes®(1) tagging
– Crystal-clear static-free reception
– FM broadcast with CD-like quality
– AM broadcast quality approaching current FM
broadcast quality
– Data displayed on-screen such as song, artist,
breaking news, weather alerts, sports scores and
much more
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– HD2/HD3 channels featuring innovative content/
alternative station programming
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— Voice-activated Navigation System
— Sirius TrafficTM and Sirius Travel LinkTM
— Sirius®
Comfort/Convenience
Entertainment/Navigation
Voice-Activated Navigation System with
Sirius TrafficTM and Sirius Travel LinkTM Services
Explorer
• Voice activation recognizes certain voice commands
to operate the system hands-free
• 8" LCD touch screen in the center stack operates
navigation and audio functions
• Traffic and weather information, fuel pricing, sports
updates and movie listings provided by Sirius
Travel Link
• Bird’s-eye map provides a “3D” view of route,
landmarks and Points of Interest (POI)
• Destination selection search methods include:
– Street address
– Increased POIs including retail
– Freeway entrance/exit search
– Previous destination
• Route Guidance with turn-by-turn voice directions
– Street name announcements
– Freeway exit, turn and ramp transition lane guidance
– Speed limit display on freeways
• Supports North American English, Canadian French and
Mexican Spanish
• Help menu for basic operation, driving restrictions
and navigation
• Automatic rerouting recalculates a new route if a turn
is missed
• Emergency button provides nearest emergency facility
to choose as a destination (hospital or police)
• Valet Lockout Mode disables operation of the
navigation and audio systems
• Address book saves the most frequently used
destinations for quick and easy routing
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(1) Traffic updates available in select markets. Some features are
unavailable while driving. Service available in the 48 contiguous states
and Washington, D.C. Sirius Travel Link is a trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.
(2)Service available in 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks
of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. Subscriptions governed by Sirius
Terms and Conditions at sirius.com and sold separately after
complimentary trial period.
Sirius Traffic and Sirius Travel Link(1) Services
• 6-month complimentary subscription subject to
geographic location and availability included with
Navigation System
• Traffic info
– Provides incident, speed and flow information for
80 major cities in the continental U.S.
– Updates every 2.5 minutes
– View graphical overlay of incidents
– Route recalculation based on traffic data
• Weather info
– Provides current weather and 5-day forecast reports
that are updated every 5 minutes
– Current conditions update every 30 minutes
– Region of interest can be defined by customer
• Fuel pricing for over 120,000 gas stations
– Search for pricing en route or based on current
location
– Displays pricing for regular, mid-grade and premium
when available
• Sports updates and movie listings
– Score summaries and schedules for major sports
– Updates every 5 minutes
– User can personalize for favorite teams
• Movie listings for over 4,500 theaters, including times,
movie summary and directions to the theater
• More information is available online at sirius.com or
toll-free at (888) 539-Sirius (7474)
Sirius®
• Satellite radio service
• Preactivated at the factory and compatible with
MP3-capable audio systems
• Includes 6 months of Sirius service subject to
geographic location(2)
• Sirius satellite radio is accessed using existing radio
head controls:
– Press and release Sirius button to enter satellite
radio mode
– Seek/Scan buttons are used to change channels
• Key benefits of Sirius satellite radio include:
– Over 130 channels of the best music, talk, news,
sports and information (65 music channels)
– 100 percent commercial-free music
– Song/Artist Alert features an alert when a particular
song or artist is playing on another channel
– Seamless coverage anywhere in the 48 contiguous
states and Washington, D.C.
• More information is available online at sirius.com or
toll-free at (888) 539-sirius (7474)
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— Quality/Reliability/Durability Key Messages
— Excellent NVH Characteristics
Key Messages
• Intelligent Oil Life MonitorTM helps customer maximize oil change intervals — up to 1 year or 10,000 miles —
by tracking actual vehicle use and operating conditions
• Excellent NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) characteristics
• 3.5L V6 engine with Ti-VCT offers low cost of ownership
• Stringent testing during the development of Explorer helped ensure its quality, reliability and durability (QRD)
Quality
Excellent NVH Characteristics
Aerodynamics
• Front fascia design and underbody shields contribute
to lower wind noise levels
Interior Sound
• Absorptive Sound Pack has been used throughout the
interior to reduce high-frequency noise
• Acoustic headliner helps dampen interior noise levels
• Thicker windshield with acoustic-lamination is standard
on all Explorer models
• Expandable foam baffles have been placed in the
fenders and vehicle D-pillar to help reduce road noise
• Rear wheelhouse liner and gussets help block road noise
• Lightweight dash panel insulation helps absorb noise
from the engine compartment
• Sound-deadening material is sonic welded behind the
headliner and most other interior trim panels to help
lower interior noise
• 5mm thick glass featured in the dual-panel moonroof
to maintain interior quietness
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Powertrain
• Large powertrain subframe mounts and bushings
• Engine cover
• Intake and exhaust system tuned for crisp engine tone
• Torque converter performance has been engineered
to reduce engine rpm levels during vehicle launch and
throttle tip-in, which helps lower engine noise
• Powertrain engineers focused on smooth launches
and transmission shifts by striving to eliminate the
bending tendencies the engine and transmission
exhibit when shifting
• Side mirrors specifically designed to reduce wind noise
• Specific pitch and height of the radio antenna to
maintain low levels of wind noise
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— Intelligent Oil Life MonitorTM
— Cost of Ownership
— Powertrain Limited Warranty
— 24-Hour Roadside Assistance
— Durability Testing
Reliability
Durability
Intelligent Oil Life MonitorTM
Durability Testing
• An advanced system that calculates the oil change
service interval based on actual vehicle use and
operating conditions — up to 10,000 miles
• Conditions that could accelerate an oil change interval
include towing, short-distance driving, driving in
extreme temperatures or towing
• As an oil change service interval nears, the vehicle
Message Center will display:
– CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON when 10 percent of the
oil life remains
– OIL CHANGE REQUIRED when 0 percent of the
oil life remains
• If the vehicle reaches 1 year or 10,000 miles since the
last oil change service, the Message Center will display
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
• Failure to perform scheduled maintenance as specified
in the Service Guide may result in voiding the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty
• SUV durability testing is more rugged than passenger
car testing
• Dual-panel moonroof was extensively tested for leaks
and wind noise and is designed to prevent leakage,
even in the vent position during a torrential downpour
– It can manage 1.2 gallons of water per minute at a
15 percent incline with all the water channeled to
one corner
– Wind-testing at multiple angles and high speeds
– Water leak testing with the vehicle positioned at
different road angles
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Cost of Ownership
• Filled-for-life automatic transmission fluid
• 3.5L V6 engine with Ti-VCT requires less-expensive
87-octane regular fuel to operate
• Standard engine delivers best-in-class
fuel economy(1)
Powertrain Limited Warranty
• Powertrain Limited Warranty for Ford vehicles is
5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first
• That’s an additional 2 years/24,000 miles of coverage
for components such as the engine, transmission and
front- or rear-wheel-drive parts (refer to the vehicle
Owner’s Guide for a more comprehensive list of all the
parts covered) beyond the vehicle’s 3-year/36,000-mile
Bumper-to-Bumper limited warranty
NOTE: See www.motorcraftservice.com for a link to a
printable PDF of the Warranty Guide.
Explorer
24-Hour Roadside Assistance
• Toll-free number (1-800-241-FORD) operational
24 hours a day, every day
• Customers can request services to change a flat tire,
jump-start a battery, unlock the vehicle, deliver fuel
or tow the vehicle
• Available for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever
comes first
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Explorer
Design/Styling
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— Design/Styling Key Messages
— Design Elements Up Front
— Design Elements Along the Side
— Design Elements At the Rear
Key Messages
• All-new exterior design is modern, masculine with agile, fluid lines accenting the ripped, toned sheet metal with
unmistakable Ford DNA
• All-new model-specific grilles are framed by aerodynamic projector-beam headlamps and topped by a clamshell
hood design
• All-new LED (Light-Emitting Diode) taillamps set off the appearance from the rear
• All-new 17", 18" and 20" wheel designs
• All-new interior design is upscale and intelligent, incorporates world-class craftsmanship for outstanding
“fit and finish” and “soft-touch” surfaces incorporated throughout interior for improved appearance and feel
• Large center console provides added storage and convenience
• Dual-panel moonroof is expansive and provides an open interior feeling
Up Front
Along the Side
• Aluminum clamshell design hood for reduced weight
and more seamless integration into overall design
• All-new 17", 18" and 20" wheel designs help provide
model distinction
• Headlamp design incorporates the Explorer name
• Black A-pillar gives an appearance of a
wraparound cockpit
• HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlamps provide a
distinctive look and excellent nighttime visibility
– HID lamps are also designed to last longer and
produce more light than halogen headlamps
Explorer
Exterior Design Elements
• Boron steel used in A- and B-pillars help to
significantly improve roof crush strength
• Hydroformed front-end substructure helps improve
strength and reduce weight
• Integrated rocker panel and lower bodyside moldings
help protect body from minor stone damage and help
make getting in and out of the vehicle easier
• Large Ford blue oval prominently positioned in the
center of each of the three different trim level grilles
• Pronounced wheel arches add to competent stance and
give presence to the striking wheel designs
• Lower fascia and grille opening help improve
aerodynamic performance and engine cooling
• Smoothly sculpted bodysides flow into an all-new
one-piece tailgate
• Model-specific grilles are framed by the aerodynamic
projector-beam headlamps
• Specially “tuned” mirrors and tire spoilers
complement design, improve vehicle aerodynamics
• Black A-pillar gives the appearance of a
wraparound cockpit
• SecuriCodeTM Keyless Entry Keypad is located on the
B-pillar and features “touch-sensing” backlighting and
smooth interface for the buttons — making the keypad
nearly “invisible” when not in use
• Standard roof side rails can carry up to 100 lbs.
of cargo
At the Rear
• All-new one-piece tailgate
• Chrome, dual-tip exhaust outlets add refinement
• Rear glass includes defrost function and
two-speed wiper
• Tailgate spoiler works with front-end aero design to
further enhance fuel efficiency
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• LED (Light-Emitting Diode) taillamps set off the rear
end appearance
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— Exterior Color Palette
— HID Headlamps
— Interior Design Elements
— Ambient Interior Lighting
— Dual-panel Moonroof w/ Power Sunscreen
Design/Styling
Exterior Design Elements cont’d
Exterior Color Palette
HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Headlamps
• Bordeaux Reserve Red Metallic
• Emit approximately 2.5 times as much light as
conventional halogen bulbs
• Golden Bronze Metallic
• Use a special quartz bulb with no filament that
generates an intense, bluish-white light
• Gold Leaf Metallic
• Ingot Silver Metallic
• Typically last up to three times longer than halogen
headlamps (3,000 hours versus 1,000 hours of
continuous operation, which is equivalent to 5 to 10
years of normal driving)
• Kona Blue Metallic
• Red Candy Metallic with tinted clearcoat
• Sterling Gray Metallic
• Tuxedo Black Metallic
• White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
• White Suede
Explorer
Interior
Design Elements
Ambient Interior Lighting
• All-new interior design is upscale and intelligent,
incorporates world-class craftsmanship for outstanding
“fit and finish”
• LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lights illuminate the front
door handles and map pockets, the front console
cup holders and storage bin, and the rear of the
console (second-row footwells)
• “Soft-touch” surfaces incorporated throughout cabin
interior for improved appearance and tactile sensation
includes cast-skin technology applied to cast door
panels inserts
– All fabric materials contain 25 percent
recycled materials
• Several color choices are available
• Color choices and light intensity can be selected
through the MyFord TouchTM vehicle menu
Dual-panel Moonroof with Power Sunscreen
• Seats designed to provide a balance between
short- and long-term support and comfort
• Brightens the interior and gives passengers their own
personal skylight
• All-new interior is larger in every dimension with a
larger center console compared to the previous model
• Two large glass panels form the roof
• The sunscreen can be retracted alone to add additional
interior light
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• Dual-panel moonroof is expansive to provide added
interior light and help provide a light and open
interior feeling
• Moonroof can be vented by pressing the TILT button or
fully opened by pressing the SLIDE button
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Design/Styling
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— Model Differentiation
Model Differentiation
Explorer (Base)
XLT
Exterior
Exterior
• 17" steel wheels with wheel covers
• Bumpers — front and rear painted body color
• Exterior door handles — chrome
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Exterior mirror caps — black A-gloss finish
• Exterior door handles and mirror caps —
molded-in-color, black
• Fog lamps
• Grille — painted Foundry Gray
• Headlamps — bifunctional halogen projector-beam
• Lower bodyside appearance trim — black with
chrome accent
• Liftgate spoiler — body color
• Roof rack side rails — silver
• Lower bodyside appearance trim — black,
molded-in-color
Interior
• Taillamps — LED (Light-Emitting Diode)
• Center stack accents — Dark Slate Metallic
• Door trim — Bright Galvano with LA grain
Interior
• Instrument panel appliqué — Bright Galvano with
LA grain
• Center stack accents — Dark Slate Metallic
• Seats
• Door trim — Dark Galvano
• Ice Blue backlighting for the instrument cluster,
interior switches and controls
• Instrument panel appliqué — Dark Galvano
• Seats, cloth — Medium Light Stone
– 1st-row buckets
– 2nd-row 60/40 split fold-flat bench
– 3rd-row 50/50 split folding
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• Roof side rails — black with black end caps
• Grille — Satin Silver
– Medium Light Stone or Charcoal Black
cloth standard
– Medium Light Stone or Charcoal Black leathertrimmed seating surfaces optional
• Shifter handle — leather-wrapped with chrome insert
• Steering wheel — leather-wrapped with secondary
audio controls
Limited
• Shifter handle — urethane
Exterior
• Steering wheel — urethane
• Exterior mirror caps — body color
• Grille — body color
Interior
• Center stack accents — Meteorite Black upper and
Gloss Black lower
• Door trim — Olive Ash Dark Brown
• Instrument panel appliqué — Olive Ash Dark Brown
woodgrain
– Charcoal Black, Medium Light Stone or Pecan heated,
leather-trimmed
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• Seats
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— 17" Steel Wheels with Wheel Covers
— 18" Painted Aluminum
— 20" Polished Aluminum
— 20" Painted Aluminum
Wheels
Wheel
Explorer (Base)
XLT
Limited
Standard
—
—
18" Painted
Aluminum Wheel
—
Standard
—
20" Polished
Aluminum Wheel
—
Optional
Optional
20" Painted
Aluminum Wheel
—
—
Standard
— = Not available
NOTE: See the latest Dealer Ordering Guide for wheel availability.
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Explorer
17" Steel Wheels with
Wheel Covers
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Color and Trim
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— Color and Trim Availability
— Interior Trim
Color and Trim Availability
Paint Name
Explorer
(Base)
XLT
XLT/Limited
Limited Luxury Seating
Material
Cloth
Cloth
Leather-trimmed
Perforated Leather-trimmed
Color
Medium
Light Stone
Medium
Light
Stone
Charcoal
Black
Medium
Light
Stone
Charcoal
Black
Order
Code
7L
8L
8W
BL
BW
■
■
■
FQ
■
Gold Leaf Metallic
UP
■
CL
CW
■
■
■
JQ
■
■
■
■
Ingot Silver Metallic
UX
■
■
■
■
■
Kona Blue Metallic
L6
■
■
■
■
■
Red Candy Metallic
with Tinted Clearcoat
U6
■
Sterling Gray Metallic
UJ
Tuxedo Black Metallic
UH
White Platinum
Metallic Tri-coat (1)
UG
White Suede
WS
■
CQ
■
Golden Bronze
Metallic
■
Charcoal
Black
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
(2)
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Bordeaux Reserve
Red Metallic
Pecan
Medium
Light
Stone
(2)
(1) Extra charge paint.
(2) Not available on Limited.
Interior Trim
Style/
Material
Interior Description
Explorer (Base)
Cloth
Cloth, front bucket seats with 60/40 2nd-row fold-flat bench seat, 50/50 split-fold
3rd-row seat
XLT
Cloth
Unique cloth, front bucket seats 60/40 2nd-row fold-flat bench, 50/50 split-fold
3rd-row seat
XLT Comfort
Leathertrimmed
Leather-trimmed bucket seats with heat, 10-way power driver (includes power lumbar
and recline), 6-way passenger with manual recline/lumbar, 60/40 2nd-row fold-flat
bench seat, 50/50 split-fold 3rd-row seat
Limited
Leathertrimmed
Leather-trimmed bucket seats with heat, 10-way power driver (includes power lumbar
and recline), 6-way passenger with manual recline/lumbar, 60/40 2nd-row fold-flat
bench seat, 50/50 split-fold 3rd-row seat
Limited Luxury
Seating
Leathertrimmed
Perforated, leather-trimmed, heated/cooled front bucket seats with 10-way power
driver (includes power lumbar, recline and memory), 10-way power passenger with
power lumbar, 60/40 2nd-row fold-flat bench seat and PowerFold® 3rd-row seat
NOTE: See the 2011 Color & Upholstery Album for illustrations of available seating choices.
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— MyFordTM Instrument Cluster
— MyFord TouchTM Instrument Cluster
Instrument Clusters
MyFordTM Instrument Cluster
Explorer
2
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signal indicator
3. Low tire pressure
warning light
4. Check engine warning light
5. AdvanceTrac ® /Traction
Control active indicator light
6. AdvanceTrac/Traction
Control off indicator light
7. Airbag readiness indicator/
warning light
8. Fasten safety belt
warning light
9. High-beam indicator
10. Speedometer
11. Transmission gear indicator
12. 4.2" MyFord LCD display
13. Fog lamps ON indicator
14. Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) readiness indicator/
warning light
15. Brake system warning light/
parking brake indicator
16. Fuel gauge
17. Fuel filler door location
indicator
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MyFord TouchTM Instrument Cluster
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1. Left 4.2" MyFordTouch
LCD display
2. High-beam indicator
3. Turn signal indicator
4. Speedometer
5. Fasten safety belt
warning light
6. Right 4.2" MyFordTouch
LCD display
7. AdvanceTrac ® /Traction
Control off indicator light
8. AdvanceTrac/Traction
Control active indicator light
9. Airbag readiness indicator/
warning light
10. Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) readiness indicator/
warning light
11. Check engine warning light
12. Transmission gear indicator
13. Low tire pressure
warning light
14. Brake system warning light/
parking brake indicator
15. Fog lamps ON indicator
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Key Product Specifications(1)
Model
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Transmissions
Wheelbase112.6
Length197.1
Height, excluding options
70.4
Width, including mirrors
90.2
Track (Front/Rear)
67.0/67.0
Base Curb Weight (approx. lbs.)
Front-wheel Drive 4557
All-Wheel Drive
4732
6-speed automatic
6-speed SelectShift
AutomaticTM
Final Drive Ratios
3.16:1 (FWD)
3.39:1 (AWD)
Gear Ratios
Gears
1st2nd3rd4th5th6thRev.
6-Speed Automatic4.48:12.87:11.84:11.41:11.00:10.74:12.88:1
6-Speed SelectShift
Automatic
4.48:12.87:11.84:11.41:11.00:10.74:12.88:1
Seating
Capacity6/7
Head Room (Front/Middle/Rear)
41.4/40.5/37.8
Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear)
61.3/61.0/50.8
Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear)
57.3/56.7/40.7
Leg Room (Front/Middle/Rear)
40.6/39.8/33.2
Front Suspension
Type
Independent MacPherson struts with rearfacing L-shaped lower control arm and
stabilizer bar attached to an isolated subframe
Springs
Helical coil
Shock Absorbers
Integrated with strut, gas-pressurized hydraulic
Stabilizer Bar Diameter 32mm
Passenger/Luggage/Fuel Capacity
Total Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) Cargo Capacity (cu. ft.)
– behind 1st row – behind 2nd row – behind 3rd row Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) Standard
Available
151.7
80.7
43.8
21.0
18.6
Rear Suspension
Type
Engine
Layout
Front-engine/
Front-wheel Drive
Type
3.5L DOHC V6
Horsepower (@ rpm)
290 @ 6500
Torque
(lb.-ft. @ rpm)
255 @ 4100
Independent multi-link with upper and lower
control arms and isolated stabilizer bar
Springs
Helical coil with isolating upper and lower
spring seats
Shock Absorbers
Gas-pressurized hydraulic
Stabilizer Bar Diameter 22mm
Steering
Displacement
(liters/cu. in.)
3.5/213
TypeRack-and-pinion
Assist
Electric (EPAS)
Overall Ratio
15.75:1
Turning Diameter,
Not available at time of printing
Curb-to-Curb (ft.)
Bore and Stroke
3.6 x 3.4
Standard
Induction
Naturally aspirated
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Fuel Injection
System
Sequential
multi-port
Fuel Requirement Recommended
(octane)
87
Exhaust, Stainless-steel
Quasi-dual with
catalytic converter
and chrome tips
EPA-estimated Fuel Economy
FWD
4WD
3.5L V6/6-speed automatic
(City/Highway mpg)
17/25
17/23
Brakes
All
Four-wheel disc with Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), Panic Brake Assist and Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD)
Trailer Towing(2)All
Towing Class
Gross Trailer
Weight (lbs.)
Maximum Tongue
Weight (lbs.)
Hitch Design
Light-duty (standard)/Class III (optional)
2000/5000
200/500
Load-carrying
Flat/Neutral Tow
Explorer
Also known as four-wheel-down towing, it refers to towing a vehicle
with all four of its wheels on the ground — for example, when towing
a vehicle behind a motorhome. All Explorer models can be neutral
towed. ONLY Explorer FWD models can be dolly towed (front wheels
OFF the ground). NEVER dolly tow a Explorer with Intelligent 4WD.
See the vehicle Owner’s Guide for complete details.
(1) Dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified.
(2) See the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, available on eSourceBook as a printable PDF, or the vehicle Owner’s Guide for more towing information.
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Ford Custom Accessories
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— Available Ford Custom Accessories
— Selling Ford Custom Accessories
2010 model shown.
Ford Custom Accessories Available for 2011 Explorer
Appearance
Electronics
Exterior
Interior
• Chrome exhaust trim
• Dual Headrest DVD by
inVision™
• Chrome step bars
• Ash cup/coin holder
• Fuel filler doors
• Hood deflector
Wheels
• GPS Tracking & Recovery
by SmartAlert™
• Locking fuel plug
• Auto-dimming interior
rearview mirror
• Wheel locks
• Removable roof rack
by Thule®
• Cargo area protector
• Keyless Entry Keypad
• Roof rack carriers
by Thule
• Cargo organizer
• Parking Assist Systems
by EchoMaster
• Side window deflectors
• Portable Navigation
Systems by Garmin®
• Sportz Tent by Napier
• Katzkin® leather-trimmed
seating
• Trailer hitch, drawbar &
hitch balls
• Soft-sided cargo
organizers – folding
• Trailer hitch wiring
harness
• Soft-sided cooler bag
• HitchScan™ Rear Park
Assist by EchoMaster®
• Remote Start Systems
• Vehicle security system
• Wiper De-Icer & Debris
Cleaner by Wiper Shaker®
• Splash guards
®
• Cargo-Logic® System
• Floor mats – all-weather
vinyl
Selling Ford Custom Accessories
• Offer Ford Custom Accessories to every customer
• Most new vehicle owners want to personalize their ride
• Add Ford Custom Accessories into the deal for just a few dollars more
August 2010
Explorer
• Use the online “Accessorizer” to show customers how their vehicle will look
• O
nly you can offer Ford Custom Accessories covered by the Ford New Vehicle
Limited Warranty
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2011 Explorer
— Ford Custom Accessories Catalog
— Ford Custom Accessories Online
Ford Custom Accessories Product Information Resources
All-New Consumer Catalog
Review the biannual consumer catalogs with your
customers to show them the wide variety of Ford
Custom Accessories available for their vehicle. The
current consumer catalogs are available in limited
quantities at the Dealer e-Store (ABT-4315). The
latest version highlights the all-new Fiesta and
2011 F-Super Duty and includes feature articles,
Ford Racing Product information and Accessories
listings with part numbers.
A black-and-white Dealer Companion version
(ABT-4316) of the catalog includes part numbers
from 2006 Model Year and forward, along with
labor times and pricing.
ABT-4315
ABT-4316
Don’t Forget the Accessories Website
The Accessories website contains additional detailed information on Ford Custom Accessories
and Ford Licensed Accessories. The Accessories site is accessed from FMCDealer.com at
http://accessories.dealerconnection.com/b2bHome.do. Information found at the website includes:
• Online Catalog
• Complete Reference Library with sources for:
– Installation instructions
– Part number and price lists with install times
– Hero Cards and other marketing materials
– FAD contact list
– Supplier contact list
• Dealer Accessories admin section
• Product announcements
• Downloadable Catalogs
• Links to other related websites
Tools to Help YOU Sell Accessories
Explorer
The Accessories Team is continuously developing
new tools for you to use to help sell Accessories.
Use the tools at hand and make your Accessories
Department a profit center.
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August 2010

2011 - Hiller Ford

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