The modern Ford lineup has something for everyone. For some people, that means a small crossover SUV, but for others, it means a powerful and impressive three-row SUV. The 2024 Ford Explorer is the perfect expression of what Ford brings to the road: bold power with multiple engines available, a gorgeous design that immediately catches the eye, a spacious interior with plenty of great features packed into it, and remarkable safety technology to help ensure you get home each day. All of this comes together to make the Explorer one of the best vehicles on the road and the perfect choice if you have a large or growing family and you need an SUV with plenty of space inside for everyone to pile in.
It is easy to overlook the importance of the engine in something like an SUV, but you still want plenty of power packed into such a large vehicle. Ford offers two engines for the Explorer, letting you choose the kind of performance you prefer for your daily commute, running errands, and heading out on long road trips. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost engine offers 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, while an available 3.0L EcoBoost V6 increases that to 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque for advanced performance. Both engines come paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for a smooth and responsive drive. Plus, you can get all-wheel drive for boosted control and traction, perfect for rainy days or heading to your favorite campsite.
Inside the 2024 Explorer, Ford has delivered a stylish cabin that includes comfortable seating and impressive technology. Available options include a 10.1-inch infotainment display and a 12-speaker B&O sound system to go along with plenty of room for up to seven passengers plus any cargo you need to bring with you. Best of all, the 2024 Ford Explorer comes with Ford Co-Pilot360 technology that helps keep you safer on the road, including Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking to help you avoid a collision, as well as a Blind Spot Information System designed to warn you when a vehicle is lurking where you cannot see it. Add available options like Active Park Assist 2.0, and you have a stunning piece of machinery designed to make every drive safe and easy.
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You might not think to look too hard at the engine in an SUV that you are interested in, but that can be a mistake. While you might not need the kind of power in an SUV you want from a sports car or hard-working truck, you still need plenty of muscle to make every drive enjoyable. A three-row SUV like the Ford Explorer should have a powerful engine that makes it fun to drive and means you do not have to say a silent prayer every time you go uphill with four or five passengers with you. Fortunately, Ford understands this, and the Explorer has two great engines for impressive functionality.
For starters, you have a standard 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged I-4 engine that offers 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, giving you plenty of power for daily driving and getting around the city. If you are looking for something with more “oomph” to it, there is an available 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine that delivers an impressive 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. This is fantastic power for a big SUV like this, ensuring it can go anywhere you need and deliver a great time while you are at it. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but many drivers prefer the available all-wheel drive models for enhanced traction and superior performance in rain and on dirt or gravel roads.
No matter which engine you choose, you get a 10-speed automatic transmission that is incredibly responsive and provides you with a smooth time on the road. One of our favorite things about the Ford Explorer is that it offers impressive towing capacity with either engine, making it a great choice for taking a boat to the lake on the weekend. With its standard engine, the 2024 Ford Explorer can handle trailers weighing up to 5,300 lbs, while the available engine pushes that up to 5,600 lbs of maximum towing. This means no matter which engine you pick, you get an SUV that is fun to drive and has plenty of power packed into it for everything you need.
One of the first things you should look at with any SUV you are interested in is the design and features inside the cabin since that is where you will spend most of your time with your vehicle. As a three-row SUV, the 2024 Explorer gives you seating for up to seven passengers inside, which makes it a fantastic option for big families or large groups of friends. The inside is quite spacious and designed to ensure everyone inside is comfortable. While adults might find the third row to be a bit crowded, kids will have plenty of room. Some trims have a pair of captain’s chairs in the second row rather than a bench seat, making them ideal for six passengers instead of seven.
The design of the 2024 Ford Explorer gives you plenty of room inside to fit everything you need to bring with you, not just your passengers. Even if you have six or seven people with you, you get more than 18 cu.ft. of cargo space at the rear of the Explorer. When you have fewer people with you, you can move and fold the seats to get more cargo space to take advantage of. You will find nearly 48 cu.ft. of cargo space behind the second row of seats, or more than 87 cu.ft. of total cargo volume offered behind the front seats, giving you a tremendous amount of room to take advantage of for a day of running errands or a trip to see family for the holidays.
You will find a wide range of impressive features and options inside the 2024 Explorer, starting with a standard eight-inch infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Comfortable seating is found throughout the interior, with upgrades available for climate controls and more, keeping you and all of your passengers comfortable when you hit the road. With some upgrades, however, you can take things even further, including an available 10.1-inch infotainment screen that looks stunning, a wireless charging pad, and a 12-speaker B&O sound system that delivers incredible audio throughout the cabin.
No matter what kind of vehicle you are interested in, nothing is more important than how well it can help keep you and your passengers safe. With a large SUV like the three-row Ford Explorer, you have more passengers along with you to worry about, so safety becomes an even bigger concern. Fortunately, Ford understands this, and the standard and available safety features for the Explorer are among the best on the road.
Every 2024 Explorer comes with Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology that includes a suite of driver assistance features designed to protect you and your loved ones. This includes simple things like Auto High Beam headlamps that switch on in low-light conditions and turn off when oncoming traffic is detected to avoid blinding other drivers. You also get Pre-Collision Assist to warn you about a potential crash and help you avoid it, plus a Lane-Keeping System and Blind Spot Information System to keep you safe on the road and warn you about other vehicles you might not see.
Available options let you take things even further, going beyond basic safety and making every drive easier and more relaxing. Active Park Assist 2.0, for example, is an available technology that can handle parallel and perpendicular parking for you, making it much simpler to get into and out of parking spots wherever you go. If the unthinkable does happen, Post-Collision Braking applies brake pressure for you after a collision is detected to help avoid any additional impacts and keep you safer even in the event of a crash.
Finding the perfect SUV does not have to be difficult or a hassle; the Ford lineup gives you a variety of amazing options to choose from, including the stunning three-row Explorer and plenty more models. With so many terrific vehicles available, it can be tricky to narrow down your options and make sure you choose the right one—that is why we are here to help. With one of our friendly and knowledgeable salespeople by your side, it is easy to consider everything Ford has to offer and choose the SUV that best meets your needs. That might be the Explorer, a smaller option like the Escape, or even the larger Expedition; our job is to work with you and make sure you get the perfect one.
We will listen to you, answer all of your questions, and help you explore everything Ford has to offer to ensure you find everything you have been looking for. Whether you already have a strong sense of exactly which model will work best for you, or you are still trying to figure things out and feel a bit overwhelmed by your options, we are here to help. Plus, with our certified service center and Ford parts department, you will always know where to turn for routine maintenance and other repairs or to learn more about everything your vehicle can do. Call or come visit us at Newton Ford South today to see the Explorer and the rest of the Ford lineup—we will help you find the SUV you have been looking for.
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