2013 Ford Explorer XLT

• Fuel Consumption: City: 17 mpg
• Fuel Consumption: Highway: 24 mpg
• Remote, digital keypad power door locks
• Power windows
• Cruise controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 4-wheel ABS Brakes
• Front Ventilated disc brakes
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd row head airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Side airbag
• Rear air conditioning with separate controls
• 50-50 Third Row Seat
• Manual Folding Third Row Seat
• Rear spoiler: Lip
• Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
• Digital Audio Input
• In-Dash single CD player
• SYNC with MyFord
• MP3 player
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
• Radio Data System
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
• Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
• Total Number of Speakers: 6
• ABS and Driveline Traction Control
• Stability control with anti-roll control
• Privacy glass: Deep
• Painted aluminum rims
• Wheel Diameter: 18
• Wheel Width: 7.5
• Passenger knee airbags
• Front fog/driving lights
• Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
• Leather/chrome shift knob trim
• Metal-look dash trim
• Metal-look door trim
• Metal-look center console trim
• Roof rails
• Video Monitor Location: Front
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Tachometer
• Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 7.0 s
• Auxilliary transmission cooler
• Power remote driver mirror adjustment
• Heated driver mirror
• Heated passenger mirror
• Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
• Rear heat ducts with separate controls
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Front and rear reading lights
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Premium cloth seat upholstery
• Bucket front seats
• Split rear bench
• Tumble forward rear seats
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Speed-proportional electric power steering
• Suspension class: Regular
• Interior air filtration
• Manual front air conditioning
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Remote activated exterior entry lights
• Cargo area light
• Max cargo capacity: 81 cu.ft.
• Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
• Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
• Fuel Capacity: 18.6 gal.
• Instrumentation: Low fuel level
• Clock: In-dash

Model Highlights

The Explorer is offered in base, XLT and Limited models, and no matter the model, it comes with three well-designed rows of seating and room for up to seven (the second row comes with two bucket seats for adults). While the third row is kid-sized, it's easier to fold than those on just about any other model--thanks to the simple, single-button power-folding system. Parents will also note that LATCH fasteners for child seats are included in the second-row outboard positions. And if you flip both the second and third rows forward, there's a cavernous (and well-shaped) 81 cubic feet of cargo space. With the EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, fuel economy is one of the best in this class of vehicle: 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. There is one caveat for the EcoBoost engine--it's only available with front-wheel drive, so any shoppers needing the all-weather security of 4-wheel drive will need to step up to the V6. The larger engine isn't all that bad, though, rating EPA ratings of up 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The 4-wheel drive system in the Explorer is designed with the urban driving done by most Explorer owners, but it does include a Terrain Management system that cleverly recalibrates the system for snow, sand or mud when needed. With 4-wheel drive, there's also Hill Descent Control, to help maintain composure on steep, slippery slopes. Standard equipment on the Explorer is more extensive than what's found in most mainstream-brand vehicles. Cruise control, a media hub system, four 12-volt powerpoints, capless fuel-filling and the MyKey control/monitoring feature are all standard on the base model, while optional or standard models on the upper XLT or Limited trims include dual-zone climate control; remote start; power-folding, heated side-view mirrors; reverse sensing; ambient lighting, adjustable pedals, a rearview camera system, push-button start and a 110-volt AC outlet. Also of note is MyFord Touch, a touch-screen-based interface that combines a host of vehicle, information and entertainment functions in an interface that appears a bit like that of iPads or other tablet computers. The system works together with Ford's Sync interface to interact seamlessly--and with voice commands--with media players, smartphones and music on USB sticks. All Explorers include both Roll Stability Control and Curve Control sophisticated stability control systems. Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags also cover all three rows, and an SOS Post-Crash System helps alert authorities if the airbags deploy. Even more advanced, safety-related tech features on the Explorer include adaptive cruise control with a collision warning system and brake support and a Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert; both are features that could lessen the impact of an accident or help avoid it entirely.