Ford Motor Company introduced the Ford Explorer to the automotive world in 1990. The Ford Explorer is still in production. It is a mid-size SUV sold primarily in North America. The SUV has been the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States since its debut.
The vehicle has also been influential in changing the way SUVs are viewed. It went from being a special interest vehicle to one of the most coveted vehicles in the world. It was also nominated for the 2006 North American Truck of the Year award. Recently, Ford unveils a hybrid model of a redesigned Explorer SUV that you can check in the explorer tow package.
Important Things to Know
The new model also has a more solid foundation. It has a completely new interior and a redesigned rear suspension. The third-row seats open electrically. Electronic stability control and tire pressure monitoring are standard. Like the Ford Explorer, the Lincoln Navigator is equipped with power footrests. These footrests can be retracted while driving. The vehicle is equipped with a 4.0-liter V6 engine rated at 210 hp. This engine can be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission for improved performance.
Different Features and Options
You can choose from a variety of exterior colors for this vehicle. You can choose from dark pearl blue, black, mineral gray, fire red, pueblo, silver birch, and dark stone. For the interior of your Ford Explorer, you can choose from camel and dark stone. This vehicle is available in four trim levels: XLS and XLT, as well as Eddie Bauer and Limited.
Safety of the Vehicle
Ford Motor Company has assured that the 2006 Ford Explorer is a safe vehicle. It comes standard with ten advanced safety technologies, seven of which are new to the mid-size SUV class. A stability control technology unique in this class helps prevent accidents. There’s also side-impact rollover protection and new safety technologies to improve frontal-impact protection. However, you also need to do a routine check up before you travel in a long trip.
Conclusion
Phil Martens, Ford Motor Company group vice president of product development, said, “We are fortunate to have one of the world’s most loyal SUV customers. The 2006 Explorer was influenced by the opinions of more than 5 million owners. Explorer has been a great success. We refined the design and made the interior options more attractive.
