2011 Ford Explorer

The 2011 Ford Explorer has been redesigned from bottom to top, inside and out, to reflect a contemporary vision of what customers today want in a modern SUV.

"Ford has changed everything about the all-new Explorer, yet it's still instantly and instinctively recognizable as a Ford Explorer," said Moray Callum, executive director of North America Design. "We believe that's because it's a contemporary interpretation of the same capabilities Ford Explorer has always stood for, without compromise."

"The all-new Ford Explorer combines bold, evocative design language with a wind- and noise-cheating aerodynamic shape on a rigid unibody platform," said Melvin Betancourt, design manager. "Explorer has the height, stance, ground clearance and SUV cues that clearly indicate its off-the-beaten-path capabilities."

The Ford Explorer design team was challenged with reinterpreting the segment-defining icon as a modern, contemporary SUV for the 21st century.

"The new Ford Explorer starts with proportions and stance," Betancourt said. "Its agile, fluid lines combine with the muscular toned sheet metal, delivering athletic good looks and unsurpassed aerodynamics. The liftgate spoiler lip and the flexible lower air dam - integrated into the fascia - harmonize to provide wind tunnel-proven fuel economy. Blackened rockers lift the eye, denoting Ford Explorer's rugged four-wheel-drive capability and driver empowerment."

Strong, body-color C-pillars and blackened D-pillars are traditional Ford Explorer cues, while the blackened A-pillars and B-pillars provide a fresh new wraparound daylight opening.
EcoBoost 2.0-liter I-4 delivers normally aspirated V6 punch

For SUV drivers seeking maximum fuel efficiency, Ford introduces the all-new Ford Explorer with an available EcoBoost2.0-liter I-4. Combining direct injection of gasoline and turbocharging, this advanced engine delivers performance comparable to normally aspirated competitive V6 engines. Developing up to 237 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, this I-4 delivers 250 lb.-ft. of torque.

Estimated fuel economy improves by more than 30 percent, putting the fuel efficiency of the Ford Explorer in line with sedans such as the 2010 Toyota Camry V6.

Like other Ford EcoBoost engines, peak torque is generated at a low 1,700 rpm across a broad band to 4,000 rpm. This torque plateau makes for flexible, efficient power delivery across a wide range of engine and vehicle speeds, while helping save fuel by making power at lower rpm levels. Ti-VCT, four valves per cylinder and DAMB valve lifters increase mechanical efficiency through improved engine breathing across the broad power and torque bands.

A relatively high compression ratio is enabled by the use of direct gasoline injection, operating at fuel pressures from 2,200 to 2,800 psi. The unique turbocharger is optimally matched to the EcoBoost I-4 engine and SUV vehicle performance behavior. Precise fuel pressure control allows the Ford Explorer I-4 to deliver boosted power at low rpm, without annoying turbo lag.

The EcoBoost I-4 uses 5W30-GF4 oil to reduce friction and reduce cost of ownership through 10,000-mile oil change intervals.

Targeted durability is 10 years, or 150,000 miles. Durability actions include enhanced oil filtration and cleanliness, the addition of an aluminum oil cooler with improved heat dissipation and cast inter-bore cooling inside the aluminum engine block. This engine represents the initial U.S.-market application of the brick-style charge-air cooler, delivering increased thermal efficiency.

The new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is being introduced globally by Ford Motor Company, with applications in various products in Europe, Asia and Australia, in addition to the new Explorer.

EcoBoost technology will serve as a key element in Ford's global sustainability efforts, powering up to 1.3 million vehicles on an annual basis by 2013.

Six-speed transmissions help performance and economy

The unique six-speed transmission paired with each Ford Explorer offers performance and economy advantages with the flexibility of optimum gearing for every situation. Lower gears provide the benefit of improved acceleration from a full stop, while higher gears help increase fuel economy by allowing the engine to operate at lower speeds when cruising.

Ford Explorer XLT and Limited models offer a SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, allowing drivers to manually change gears using a shifter-mounted +/- toggle switch.

Ford Explorer powertrains have been developed to provide SUV drivers with the power and capability they expect and deserve, coupled with the fuel economy they really want.

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[carmgn56]

Congrats on the first official video of the long-awaited (And annoyingly teasered) 2011 Ford Explorer!

[sickrides]

@carmgn56 Well, actually 222jacko had the first video. :)

[carmgn56]

@sickrides

......ok so just screw my comment lol

[sickrides]

@carmgn56 lol

[GTRJacko]

I am falling in love with this car for No particular reason that i can think of. Anyway Awesome Vid :D

[sickrides]

@GTRJacko Ha ha me too! Thanks!

[truebassB]

@hshj04 I totally feel you brother,from a nice Heavy Duty Truck with 5Liter V8s it turned into a pussy mobile Shrinked Crossover with a 2Liter 4Banger that will only sell to cheap fuckers.

And it's not only Ford,Chrysler destroyed by Fiat,and GM Started releasing Historic cars such Regal with Inline-4s Turbo JUNK.

America's automobiles are heading to hell.

[hshj04]

epic fail of an explorer, its supposed to be a truck. not a pussy mobile. i have a 92 explorer and its by FAR the best year. that thru 94...this is just butt ugly. ANd making it in a 2.0 liter? WTF? someone needs punched for designing this...the truck factor has been removed..

[Nerolive1]

if i didn't see the ford logo i wud swear this was resembling  a landrover

[ScreamLover911]

wow, so much neater than previous models :) congrats ford :))

[TheExigente]

Nice car...

[feisal70]

Mmmm i don't know... it's missing something, it looks kind of weak.... 

[DiscoveryLegend]

Awesome Ride, good way to get kids to play outdoors instead of online.

[wjm911]

they're going to sell alot of these. hope the price is right

[VolkswagenGolf1400]

So beatifull... Trully designed to be on the Nature...