Ford Explorer 2017 Owner's Manual

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EXPLORER

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Platinum in Blue Jeans with available equipment.

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS. Whether chasing waves or soaking up the sunshine, we

are all adventurers. Seekers. And so much more. The destinations continually change. What
really matters is the confidence to go. As well as the memory-making experiences shared
along the way. Life is a Sport. We are the Utility. Be Unstoppable. The 2017 Ford Explorer.

WELCOME THE UNPLANNED.

Last-minute road trips. An unexpected detour. You never know what each day will
serve up. It’s these unexpected thrills that make life interesting. So be ready for it with
a partner that plays like you do. Explorer Sport. With its fully independent sport-tuned
suspension and Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System,
welcomes what comes with an adventurous spirit and confident capability.

Earning Explorer Sport its performance stripes is a 365-horsepower1 3.5L EcoBoost®
engine. Wide 20" machined aluminum wheels help keep all that power in contact
with ever-changing road surfaces. Painted pockets on the wheels, and a unique
blackout treatment on its headlamps and taillamps deliver a signature Sport look.
Inside, the slick Ebony leather-trimmed interior with red accent stitching, and Satin

Chrome and Carbon Sport accents, looks
ready for action. Explorer Sport. Dressed and
always ready to play.

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Explorer Sport

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Sport in Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat with available equipment.

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Horsepower rating achieved with 93-octane fuel.

GETTING THERE IS MORE THAN HALF THE FUN.

ENGINES

3.5L Ti-VCT V6

Twin independent variable camshaft timing
(Ti-VCT) helps the standard 3.5L V6 engine
deliver a robust 290 horsepower while also
contributing to efciency. By allowing intake
and exhaust valves to adjust independently
for precise valve timing control, Ti-VCT helps
optimize performance on every trip – whether
you’re headed to the store or shore.

EPA-estimated rating (FWD):
17 city/24 hwy/20 combined mpg

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2.3L EcoBoost

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With 280 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque,3 you’ve
got the power to make plenty of memories
along the way. As well as an EPA-estimated
rating of 27 mpg highway.1 Even if you don’t
feel like stopping, give your crew a break
to experience the local color and stretch
their legs.

EPA-estimated rating (FWD):
19 city/27 hwy/22 combined mpg

3.5L EcoBoost

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Having the means to do what you want.
When you want to do it. That’s power. And
with best-in-class4 V6 horsepower (365 hp),3
the standard engine on Sport and Platinum
allows you to not only say yes to any road
trip, but to take the lead on that trip as well.

EPA-estimated rating (4WD):
16 city/22 hwy/18 combined mpg

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Actual mileage will vary. 2Available feature. 3Horsepower and torque ratings achieved with 93-octane fuel. 4Class is Large Utilities based on Ford segmentation.

Normal

Mud, Rut

Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management
System

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helps Explorer give you the
seamless shift-on-the-y condence
to keep right on going. Normal is ideal
for everyday driving on wet or dry
paved roads. Hill Descent Control

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(center button) regulates your speed
on steep declines, so you can
concentrate on maneuvering.

Sand

A day at the beach or on the dunes is
a blast in a vehicle that takes charge
when the going gets soft. In this mode,
more aggressive throttle progression
and holding gears longer help transfer
optimized torque to the wheels. They
can then spin aggressively to maintain
momentum and get you as close to
the fun as possible.

Things might get muddy heading to
the cottage after a rain. In this mode,
powertrain torque is a bit more
aggressive, limiting transmission
upshifts and letting the wheels spin
to get you through the thick stuff.

Snow, Gravel, Grass

Getting off the beaten path makes
life interesting. And when you do, in
this mode, the transmission delivers
earlier upshifts and less aggressive
engine torque distribution, limiting
wheelslip to help improve traction
on tricky terrain.

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Available feature. 2Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.

SYNC AppLink

SYNC 3

In addition to all the voice-activated benets of SYNC® – placing
and answering calls, and controlling music from your devices –
you’ll love the easy-to-use interface of SYNC 3.

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An 8" color LCD

Use your voice to control some of your
favorite compatible mobile apps (like
Pandora® and iHeartAuto), thanks to
standard SYNC AppLink.

screen displays phone, audio and navigation1 features. Enhanced

Siri Seamless Integration

voice recognition lets you give simple commands. A capacitive
touchscreen includes a convenient swipe feature, as well as
pinch-to-zoom functionality within navigation.

Bring the power of Siri® into Explorer with
Siri Eyes Free,5 your paired iPhone® and a

Voice-Activated Navigation System1

long press of the voice-recognition button
on the steering wheel.

Includes a 5-year complimentary trial subscription to SiriusXM®
Trafc and Travel Link® services.3 Global Positioning System (GPS)

Automatic Updates Over Wi-Fi

technology is combined with available 3-D mapping and provides
voice-guided turn-by-turn directions. You’ll get detailed trafc
information, plus current and forecasted weather and fuel station
locations and prices.

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Available feature. 2Don’t drive while distrac ted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
Message and data rates may apply.
automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete
terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.
to SYNC. Commands may var y by phone and AppLink software. Message and data rates may apply.

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SiriusXM audio and data ser vices each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will

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SYNC AppLink is compatible with select smartphone platforms and requires any compatible apps to be installed and running on a capable smartphone while connected

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Requires SYNC 3. 6Optional Navigation System map updates cannot be received via Wi-Fi and require a separate update.

Keep SYNC 3 current with the latest
software as new updates become available.6
All you need is a Wi-Fi® connection.

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