New for 2013, Ford Explorer Sport Combines High Performance with Fuel Efficiency, Thanks to EcoBoost Power

The first high-performance Ford Explorer arrives for 2013, featuring a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost^® engine producing an estimated 350 horsepower that is expected to deliver top fuel economy among gas-powered performance SUVs. Explorer Sport’s Terrain Management System^™ tailors power to all four wheels for enhanced dynamics on and off the pavement. Paddle shifters offer precise control of the transmission.

Aggressive design features include 20-inch wheels and a unique grille featuring low-gloss Sterling Gray mesh with contrasting Ebony high-gloss bars to establish strong exterior cues. Explorer Sport’s interior incorporates contrasting stitching and available two-tone Charcoal Black and Sienna leather-faced seats.

Explorer Sport highlights

• Performance tuning includes a stiffer chassis, sport-tuned electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), larger brakes and paddle-shifted six-speed SelectShift Automatic^® transmission
• Terrain Management System offers settings for sand, snow, rutted mud and hill descent
• Projected fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway beats gas-powered, high-performance competitors
• Latest-generation SYNC^® system with MyFord Touch^® features Wi-Fi^® capability, text-to-voice, HD Radio^™ with iTunes^® Tagging and voice-activated navigation
• Two-toned leather-trimmed seats deliver unique Sport interior design elements
• Ford’s leading safety and security features, including:
  • AdvanceTrac^® with RSC^® (Roll Stability Control^™)
  • Safety Canopy^® System, a side air curtain technology offering protection for the first and second seating rows
  • SOS Post-Crash Alert System^™
  • MyKey^® programmable vehicle key allows parental controls on driving speed
  • Hill Start Assist for more confidence on uphill grades
  • Curve Control, which can slow the vehicle by up to 10 mph if it senses a curve is being taken too fast