2013 Explorer Sport Overview
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