Seating Up To Seven
Explorer offers a variety of seating arrangements to
suit your exact needs: (1) standard 5-passenger
Explorer with front bucket seats and a 2nd-row 60/40
split-folding bench seat; (2) 6-passenger seating in
Explorer Limited with the Quad Bucket Seat Group
that includes 2nd-row sport bucket seats with center
console; and (3) 7-passenger seating with front
bucket seats, 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench
seats, and available fold-flat 3rd-row seat (shown)
which features a convenient 50/50 split design so
you can fold one or both seat backs into the floor.
The 3rd-row seat with manual control is optional in
Explorer XLT and Eddie Bauer®. The PowerFold™ 3-Row
Seat is standard in Explorer Limited and optional in
Explorer Eddie Bauer with the 3rd-Row Power Package.
Plenty
of Cargo Space
When you need your Explorer for carrying lots of
cargo, you'll find it's more than up to the task.
The 5-passenger Explorer provides a maximum 85.8 cu.
ft. of cargo space with the rear seat backs lowered
(83.7 cu. ft. in 7-passenger model). In the
5-passenger Explorer with 2nd-row seat backs in
upright position, you still have 45.1 cu. ft. to
carry a lot of belongings. Cargo and load capacity
are limited by weight and weight distribution.
DVD
Entertainment System
The available DVD Entertainment System makes getting
to wherever you're going a lot more fun. The system
comes with an 8" color LCD screen, two sets of
wireless headphones and a remote control.
4.6L V8
Engine
Explorer is up for any adventure on the agenda. The
available 4.6L V8 engine features three valves per
cylinder plus dual-equal variable cam timing. Teamed
with a 6-speed automatic transmission, it cranks out
292 hp, 315 lb.-ft. of torque and impressive 15
city/21 highway fuel economy (EPA-estimated 15
city/21 hwy mpg, 4x2. Actual mileage will vary).
6-Speed
Automatic Transmission
The optional 4.6L 3-valve-per-cylinder V8 is teamed
with a 6-speed transmission that features a wide
span of gear ratios across the six speeds, providing
responsive acceleration at the low end and enhanced
fuel economy at the overdrive 6th gear.
4WD or
AWD
Whether you're battling the elements or navigating
construction zones, Explorer has you covered. The
available Control Trac® 4WD System delivers
sure-footed control on any road. Choose the 4x4 AUTO
setting for everyday driving. Kick it up to 4x4 HIGH
when you need extra traction, such as on icy roads
or in snow. Or choose 4x4 LOW for serious off-road
ventures. Explorer also offers an optional All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) System. AWD is a full-time, fully
automatic system that instantly delivers torque to
the wheels needing it most. It's available on
Explorer XLT Sport, Eddie Bauer® and Limited.
Optional 20" polished aluminum wheels are required.
5-Star
Safety
Explorer has received NHTSA's 5-star crash test
rating* for all four crash seating positions (driver
and right front passenger for frontal crash, and
front and rear seating positions for side-impact).
Explorer helps protect you with its standard
Intelligent Safety System™ and standard front seat
side airbags.
*Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of
Transportation's Safercar.gov program (www.safercar.gov).
Towing
Capacity
Bring your favorite recreation vehicles with you on
your next trek. When properly equipped, Explorer 4X2
has a maximum towing capacity of 7,285 lbs., and
you'll feel more handling confidence while on the
road with Explorer's new Trailer Sway Control
feature that works with the AdvanceTrac® with Roll
Stability Control™ System. It uses a sensor that
measures yaw motion to determine if the trailer is
swaying. If necessary, precise braking is applied or
engine torque adjusted to help bring both vehicle
and trailer under control.
Trailer
Sway Control
The new Trailer Sway Control feature works with the
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
System, using the sensor that measures yaw motion to
determine if the trailer is swaying. If necessary,
Trailer Sway Control applies precise braking or
adjusted engine torque to help bring both vehicle
and trailer under control. Trailer Sway Control
joins the already impressive list of standard safety
features on Ford Explorer for 2009.
PowerFold™ 3rd Row Seat
The class-exclusive PowerFold™ 3rd-row 50/50
split-folding seat* folds flat at the touch of a
button. It's optional on Explorer Eddie Bauer and
standard in Limited. The 2nd-row seats fold and
tumble to provide easy access to the 3rd-row
seating.
*Class is Mid-size SUV.
Intelligent Safety System™
Explorer's standard Intelligent Safety System™ lives
up to its name. The innovative system processes
information from a suite of sophisticated sensors
and adjusts the performance of Explorer's adaptive
load-limiting safety belt retractors, driver- and
front-passenger airbags, and adaptive steering
column to enhance protection in the event of certain
frontal collisions. |
