The new 2021 Ford Explorer has already turned heads here at our dealership serving the Vauxhall NJ area due to its combination of amazing features, top-notch capabilities, reliability and the plethora of options available. And the choices increase even more with the introduction of 3 new trims!
That’s why Salerno Duane Ford wants to go into all the details about what makes these all-new grades so special:
- Ford Explorer King Ranch
- Ford Explorer Timberline
- Ford Explorer Enthusiast ST
Ford Explorer King Ranch
The Ford Explorer King Ranch is the ideal choice if you’re in the market for a luxury SUV in the Watchung NJ area because you get the spaciousness and name value of this award-winning vehicle along with the reputation of elegance that the King Ranch has brought to models like the Ford Expedition, Ford F-150 & Ford Super Duty. The highlight of this specific model is the use of more than 85 square feet of Mesa Del Rio leather for the interior including the center console armrest & mahogany-colored seating with perforated front & second rows featuring the legendary King Ranch Running W logo.
Speaking of the King Ranch Running W logo, it can also be found inserted in the center console. Other interior highlights of this trim include:
- Leather door trim rollovers
- Leather-wrapped & stitched instrument panel
- Sapele wood appliqués
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Norias stitching & a Sapele wood insert
- Available Premium Technology Package offering multi-contour seats with active motion massaging functionality, a 10.1” center stack portrait touchscreen with swipe & pinch-to-zoom capability and specially tuned 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
The exterior design of the Ford Explorer King Ranch provides a refined design through the use of:
- Unique Stone Gray-painted mesh grille insert
- 20” aluminum wheels with Running W center cap
- Liftgate scuff plate
- Quad chrome exhaust tips
- Signature King Ranch badging
Other features you can enjoy in the Explorer King Ranch are:
- 3.0L EcoBoost engine delivering 365 hp & 38 lb/ft of torque
- 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift capability
- Intelligent 4WD
- Class III Trailer Tow Package for a maximum towing capacity of 5,600 lbs
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ providing adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go & lane centering, evasive steering assist, speed sign recognition & more
- Voice-activated touchscreen navigation system with pinch-to-zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
Ford Explorer Timberline
The Ford Explorer Timberline is the ideal SUV to get if you’re looking to take your ride beyond the roads of the Union County NJ area. That’s because this trim is the most off-road-capable Explorer ever due to the following:
- Intelligent 4WD system for optimal control & handling on most any terrain
- Terrain Management System with 7 drive modes including Trail & Deep Snow/Sand
- Torsen limited-slip rear differential to automatically send torque to the wheel with the best traction
- Increased ground clearance by 0.8” compared to other Explorers through the use of Explorer Police Interceptor-made heavy-duty shocks & high-sidewall Bridgestone Dueler P265/65R-18 all-terrain tires
- Steel skid plates to protect the underbody of the SUV in the front & rear from debris bouncing up
- Specially tuned steering calibration, stabilizer bars & springs including an exclusive front rebound spring
- Hill descent control
The use of unique front and rear fascias helps provide an approach angle of 23.5 degrees, maximum departure angle of 23.7 degrees and a minimum ground clearance of 8.7”. Other feature highlights of the Timberline grade include:
- 2.3L EcoBoost engine delivering 300 hp & 310 lb/ft of torque mated to 10-speed automatic transmission
- Class III Trailer Tow Package with a maximum towing capacity of 5,300 lbs for taking RVs, ATVs & boats along for the ride
- Red Ember front tow hooks rated at 150% gross vehicle weight
- High-gloss painted aluminum wheels with laser-etched Timberline logo & Bridgestone Dueler P265/65R-18 all-terrain tires
- Dark Carbonized Gray grille with provisions utilized & a wiring harness for dealer-installed Ford Performance auxiliary lights
- New Forged Green Metallic exterior color option
- Blackout treatment around the headlamps & taillamps and for the Ford logo Timberline badges on the C-pillars & liftgate
The exterior of the Explorer Timberline is complemented by the Deep Cypress trim color you can find inside. Here are some other aspects of the interior that you can enjoy on or off the road:
- Heated front seats with the Timberline logo & leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Easy-to-clean rubber floor liners & ActiveX seat trim with cloth inserts
- The aforementioned Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ technology
- 360-degree & front cameras to view obstacles around the vehicle
- Deep Tangerine stitching on the seats, steering wheel and door trim
- Satin Silver Twilight on the center stack, steering wheel bezel & door armrest trim
- Stone Mesh instrument panel appliqué
- Ebony headliner, overhead console, A/B/C-pillar trim, grab handles, visors & moonroof shade
Want to further customize your Explorer Timberline? You can choose from the Outfitters Skybox, Outfitters MegaWarrior or the Outfitters FrontLoader packages that give you all-weather floor mats, crossbars & the selected Yakima rooftop accessories for bringing even more equipment along for the ride.
Ford Explorer Enthusiast ST
The Ford Explorer Enthusiast ST is the new Standard Equipment Group within the ST trim to give you the sporty look & performance you desire while helping you save money. For starters, the specially tuned 3.0L EcoBoost engine generates 400 hp & 415 lb/ft of torque while achieving a top track speed of 143 mph.
Also under the hood of the Ford Explorer Enthusiast ST is 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift capability and sport-tuned suspension made for handling driving at fast speeds on highways like the NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, I-78 & I-287. The Class III Trailer Tow Package with a 5,600-lbs max towing capability comes equipped as well.
In terms of design, the Enthusiast ST gives you a distinct look & feel thanks to:
- Leather seating surfaces featuring unique Miko micro-perforated inserts & City Silver accent stitching with the ST logo
- Heated sport-style steering wheel with the ST logo & mounted paddle shifters
- 12.3” digital cluster behind the steering wheels
- 20” machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- Outside mirrors with ST projection lamps
- Quad chrome exhaust tips
The Explorer Enthusiast ST comes standard with the following Ford Co-Pilot360 technologies:
- Blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keeping system
- Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking & pedestrian detection
- Forward collision warning
- Dynamic brake support & post-impact braking
- Rearview camera with built-in lens washer
- Auto headlamps with auto high-beams
- Hill start assist
Contact Salerno Duane Ford to learn more about the Ford Explorer King Ranch, Timberline or Enthusiast ST and when these trims will be available at our Summit NJ dealership location!
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