Ford Explorer 2018 Owner's Manual
EXPLORER
2018
OUTGOING.
Dynamic new grilles give Explorer
a fresh attitude for 2018, while
Intelligent 4WD with Terrain
Management System
to help you go ever ywhere in style.
Ford Explorer. Always Unstoppable.
REFINED.
Seating for up to 7 people comes in
a rich range of choices, including new
Medium Stone cloth or leather
Plus, the PowerFold® 3rd-row seat1
and hands-free foot-activated liftgate1
make it easy for you to load your gear.
CO NFIDE NT.
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™
continues
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trim.
Powered by your choice of 3
engines. Guided by a suite of smart
driver-assist technologies.
by a long list of safety and security
features. Explorer is ready to help
you tackle all sorts of challenges.
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Backed
#1-SELLING SUV
OVER THE LAST
27 YEARS
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CONNECTED.
Enjoy the remarkably responsive
performance of SYNC® 3
activated technology, while your
family and friends connect up to
10 devices to the new 4G LTE Wi-Fi
hotspot.
modern adventurers.
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XLT. Blue. XLT Sport Appearance Package. Available equipment.
Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
in “Build Your Explorer” section of Specifications and your Ford Dealer for details.
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Available feature. 2Don’t drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don’t use handheld devices while driving.
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Based on total cumulative OEM reported U.S. sales for all SUVs from CY 1990 through CY 2016.
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1,2
voice-
Explorer is made for
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Certain restric tions, 3rd-party terms, or message and data rates may apply. See footnote 2
POWER UP.
3.5L Ti-VC T V6
290 horsepower. Matched to a 6-speed
SelectShift® automatic transmission
that’s standard with all engines. Twin
independent variable camshaft timing
(Ti-VCT) allows intake and exhaust valves
to adjust independently for precise valve
timing control, which helps optimize
performance on every trip.
EPA-estimated rating (FWD):
17 city/24 hwy/20 combined mpg
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2.3L ECOBOOST
®2
280 horsepower.3 310 lb.-ft. of torque.3
This twin-scroll turbocharged, direct-
injection engine has quick turbine spin-up
for responsive acceleration performance.
It’s got the power to help you make plenty
of memories.
EPA-estimated rating (FWD):
19 city/27 hwy/22 combined mpg1
3.5L ECOBOOST
Best-in-class4 V6 horsepower – 365 hp.3
Plus a robust 350 lb.-ft. of torque.3 The
standard engine on Sport and Platinum
empowers you to say yes to any road trip,
and lead the way, too.
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, excluding other Ford vehicles.
TAKE O FF.
Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™1
helps Explorer give you the seamless shift-on-the-fly
confidence to get in and go.
NORMAL
Normal is ideal for everyday driving on wet or dry
paved roads. Hill Descent Control™
regulates your speed on steep declines, so you can
concentrate on maneuvering.
MUD, RUT
Backroads can get muddy after a good 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.
SAND
A day at the beach or on the dunes is a blast in a
vehicle that takes the soft stuff in stride. In this mode,
more aggressive throttle progression and holding
gears longer help transfer optimized torque to the
wheels. They can spin aggressively to maintain
momentum and keep the fun going.
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(center button)
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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.
SNOW, GRAVEL, GRASS
Getting off the beaten path makes life interesting.
When you go there in this mode, the transmission
delivers earlier upshifts and less aggressive engine
torque distribution, limiting wheelslip to help improve
traction on tricky terrain. All-season adventures await.
GO PLATINUM
Wherever you’re headed, Explorer
Platinum takes you there in comfort and
style. Front-row, heated and cooled,
multicontour seats with Active Motion®
offer you lumbar region and upper
leg area massage functionality. Your
controls are within easy reach,
including those for configuring the
all-digital instrument cluster, and
adjusting the industry-exclusive
500-watt Audio System from
Sony® with Clear Phase® and
Live Acoustics™ technology.
There’s even a heated, leather-
wrapped steering wheel to
help you master those chilly
morning starts.
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Platinum. Premium leather-trimmed interior in Medium Sof t Ceramic.
TAILORED TO YOU
AND YOUR CREW.
PAMPER THOSE IN ALL 3 ROWS
Even if you’re going tent camping, you can still
travel in luxury. Explorer Platinum features
premium leather-trimmed seats with micro-
perforated inserts and quilted bolsters,
real aluminum and Brown Ash Swirl wood
appliqués, and even quilted leather-wrapped
door inserts. With the most standard 2nd-row
head room in its class, Explorer spreads the
love to all its passengers.
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Available feature.
SEE MORE OF THE OUTDOORS
You can retract the power snshade to enjoy
the views through the twin-panel moonroof,1
plus vent or fully open the front panel, all
with push-button ease.
CONSIDER YOUR 2ND-ROW OPTIONS
To seat up to 7, you’ll want the 2nd-row 60/40
split-fold-flat seat with recline. On Platinum,
this seat also features heated outboard positions
and a fold-down armrest with cupholders.
When you select the power-assist folding
2nd-row heated bucket seats,1 you can take
advantage of a pass-through to the 3rd row,
or add a roomy 2nd-row console1 for extra
storage space.
POWER YOUR ESSENTIALS
You can charge mobile phones and tablets
with up to 2 smart-charging USB ports1 in the
front row, and 2 more in the 2nd row. These
ports are nearly 2 times faster than previous-
generation charging USB ports. The covered
110V/150W AC power outlet1 in the 2nd row can
power your laptop, cooler or other small devices
equipped with a household-style plug.
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