Ford is redesigned the 2011 Ford Explorer  SUV with freshened styling, new engines, and new features. This venerable nameplate moves to crossover-style unibody construction, sharing elements of its basic design with the Ford Flex. All previous Explorers used traditional truck-type construction. The 2011 model is about 1 inch shorter in wheelbase but about 4 inches longer overall than the 2010 version.

2011 Ford Explorer SUV is available in three trims: they are the Eddie Bauer, the XLT and the Premium Limited. All these trims come with a choice of yours to pick a standard 4.0 liter V6 engine or an optional 4.6 liter V8 engine. Of these two the 4.6-liter V8 is more powerful and the first choice who wants to vroom away with a swiftness making the onlookers amazed and astonished.

The 4.0 liter V6 engine has a net 210 horsepower and 254 pound-feet torque. Whereas the 4.6 liter V8 engine creates a maximum of 292 horsepower and 300 pound feet torque.The V6 has a five speed automatic transmission and the V8 has a six speed automatic transmission. The transmission changes gear quite smoothly. The car has some standard equipment includes air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, illuminated keyless remote control, a leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, and intermittent wipers.

Specifications

Exterior

Body

• Rear spoiler

Tires and Wheels

• Steel wheels
• 17 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P245/65R17 tires
• All season tires
• Underbody mounted spare tire
• Full wheel covers
• Temporary spare tire

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger
• Rear window wiper
• Roof rack

Doors

• Fixed lifgate window
• Rear liftgate door

Towing and Hauling

• Cargo tie downs
• Trailer hitch
• Trailer wiring

Measurements

• Width: 78.9 in.
• Height: 70.4 in.
• Length: 197.1 in.
• Ground clearance: 7.6 in.
• Front track: 67.0 in.
• Rear track: 67.0 in.
• Wheel base: 112.6 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 21.0 cu.ft.
• Maximum cargo capacity: 80.7 cu.ft.

• Maximum towing capacity: 5000 lbs.
• Angle of approach: 21.7 degrees
• Angle of departure: 21.4 degrees

Exterior Options

• Roof Rail Crossbars
• Splash Guards
• License Plate Bracket
• Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Paint

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 3.5 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: V6
• Valves: 24
• Valve timing: Variable
• Torque: 255 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
• Horsepower: 290 hp @ 6500 rpm

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: front wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Brake hill holder

Suspension

• Short and long arm front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: regular unleaded
• Fuel tank capacity: 18.6 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): 316.2/465.0 mi.
• EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 17/25 mpg

Mechanical Options

• Engine Block Heater
• Trailer Tow Package Class III

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front, rear and third row head airbags
• Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Engine immobilizer
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front height adjustable headrests
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Interior

Front Seats

• Front head room: 41.4 in.
• Front hip room: 57.3 in.
• Front leg room: 43.9 in.
• Front shoulder room: 61.3 in.
• 6 -way power driver seat
• Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear hip Room: 56.7 in.
• Rear head room: 40.5 in.
• Rear leg room: 39.8 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 61.0 in.
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Manual folding split-bench third row seats
• Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows

Convenience

• Cruise control
• Front console with storage
• Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Electric power steering
• 12V front, 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

• Interior air filtration
• Front and rear air conditioning
• Cargo area light
• Simulated alloy trim on center console
• Simulated alloy trim on dash
• Front and rear reading lights
• Simulated alloy steering wheel
• Front and rear floor mats
• Dual vanity mirrors

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

• Mast antenna
• 6 total speakers
• AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• Auxiliary MP3 audio input

Interior Options

• Cargo Security Shade
• All-Weather Floor Mats
• Sirius Satellite Radio

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2011 Ford Explorer SUV announced the Starting price around $28,190.