Car Reviews 2026 Ford Explorer
The all new 2011 Ford Explorer went from mundane to “what was that”. If you wanted to put all the things you like about trucks and cars together in one vehicle you would throw it in a ball and call it the Ford Explorer. The 2011 Explorer is setting it’s sights on taking the crown back for number one selling SUV in the United States. This is differently a game changer. What’s New Just one look and you’ll see what’s new. Ford Motor Company has redesigned this dinosaur into a modern SUV with really cool bells and whistles that rival any market. The lineup is real simple, Base, XLT, and Limited featuring uni-body construction for improved handling. As far as safety the Explorer has an available rear inflatable safety belt for the XLT and Limited models. Besides enhancements in technology and fuel economy the new Ford Explorer has an available Intelligent 4 wheel Drive with the Terrain Management System helping navigate through different types of terrain. Something thing Ford SUV’s haven’t had in the past. Technology Upgrades Sync has been around for a few years with continued updates still makes it one of the top hands free communication and entertainment systems available. Along with Sync, Ford is creating the way for another upgrade in form of MyFord and MyFord Touch. These systems allow you to control quite a few features off of the steering wheel and MyFord Touch allowing the ability to have a touch screen in the center cluster making all the technology more user friendly. Body and Drivetrain One major change to the new 2011 Explorer is the less “trucky” feel. By changing the Explorer to front wheel drive instead of rear wheel the new Explorer feels more like a car. After driving it you’ll notice a car like ride while sitting up higher and the room of what you should expect from an SUV. The standard engine is the 3.5L DOHC V6 found on the new Taurus mated with the 6 speed automatic transmission. This engine produces 290 horsepower and 255 foot pounds of torque. Plenty of power to not get in trouble during traffic. With all the new changes to the 2011 Ford Explorer it’s very apparent that Ford has never lost it’s stride during the adjustment in the auto industry. Ford Motor Company lead by Alan Mullaly continues to bring products to the market that customers want making them one of the top manufacturers in the world. Category:Home › Home • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 2 • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 1 • Should the crew of the Sea Shepherd board whaling ships? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 13 • Grandparents: Can blogging chronicle your genealogy? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 12 • Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 11
