Tag Archives: Ford Explorer
2013 Ford EcoSport Dashboard

2012 Beijing: Ford kickstarts new Chinese lineup, debuts three SUVs and one car

The 2012 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, or auto show in short, is in full swing. And to in order to showcase their all-new lineup in the world’s most populated country, Ford has just unveiled their entire 2012 offerings. Ford calls their plan for China, the “15X15” plan, in which they promise to deliver 15 new [...]

Continue Reading
2012 New York 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

2012 New York: It’s SHO time for the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

When it comes to performance SUVs built in the United States, Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Chevrolet’s TrailBlazer SS (until it was killed) were always the two to chose from. Ford’s previous sporty versions of the Explorer were nothing to really go crazy about. The Dearborn automaker is now taking a crack at getting into the [...]

Continue Reading
2013 Ford Explorer Sport Red

2013 Ford Explorer Sport makes 350-hp, meet the SHO version of the Explorer

Following a short teaser earlier in the week, Ford has taken the covers off of the first-ever high-performance version of the Explorer prior to its world debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show next week. Known as the Ford Explorer Sport, the model will be powered by a 3.5 liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 making [...]

Continue Reading
2013 Ford Explorer Sport

Video: Sporty version of Ford Explorer teased, will debut on March 28

Ladies and Gentleman, mark your calendars, Ford will be showing off a new Explorer model on March 28 at 1 pm EST on the Ford Explorer Facebook page. Check out more new on the Ford Explorer. “Please join us Wednesday, March 28 at 1 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. PST on http://www.facebook.com/fordexplorer for a live [...]

Continue Reading

Ford Police Interceptor duo gets thumbs-up to pace NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend

Ford will continue its tradition of using high-profile racing events to show off its new vehicels, only this year with a new twist. The Dearborn company will feature the 2013 Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) and Sedan (Taurus) during the Ford Championship Weekend races. The Police Interceptors will be released in 2012, and will appear for the first time [...]

Continue Reading

New Ford Explorer and F-Series trucks to show of style, capabilities at SEMA 2011

Ford trucks and SUVs will have their own special display at this year’s SEMA Show where they will flex their style muscle along with unmatched capabilities. A total of three Ford Explorer SUVs and four F-Series trucks will be on display. Click here for more news on the Ford Explorer. “The all-new Ford Explorer lends [...]

Continue Reading
Ford MyKey introduces ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature, blocks calls and texts for driving teens

Ford MyKey introduces ‘Do Not Disturb’ feature, blocks calls and texts for driving teens

Ford will become the first automaker to allow parents to block phone calls and text messages on their teens phones while driving. The new technology, known as MyKey Do Not Disturb, will launch on the new Ford Explorer in 2012. Does that means parents will have to buy a Ford Explorer for their teen? Probably [...]

Continue Reading
Consumer Reports: Ford’s reliability has fallen, Chrysler on the rise

Consumer Reports: Ford’s reliability has fallen, Chrysler on the rise

In Consumer Reports’ 2011 Annual Auto Survey, Ford, which has been the model of America reliability for many years, is slowly starting to fall. Consumer Reports attributes three of the Dearborn automakers newest models for the fall in reliability. “The new Ford Explorer, Fiesta, and Focus all had below-average reliability in their first year,” Consumer [...]

Continue Reading

2011 Ford Explorer hits the 100,000 sales mark

As the fastest growing mid-sized SUV in the U.S., the 2011 Ford Explorer has reached the 100,000 mark in sales for this year. This number also represents the 290 percent increase from the previous year, with the 2.0L EcoBoost engines accounting for 15 percent of sales. Amy Marentic, group marketing manager, says “The Explorer continues [...]

Continue Reading

Ford teams up with LEGOLAND Florida to build life size Lego Explorer (w/ Video)

I don’t know about you folks, but I have always been a fan of Legos. In fact, I still purchase sets from time to time. So this little bit of news will definitely get both Ford and Lego fans excited. LEGOLAND of Florida has teamed up with Ford to create an Explore made almost entirely [...]

Continue Reading