Ford Explorer: At a Glance / At a Glance - ST
Exterior
- Front and rear fascias feature unique ST grille and unique finish.
- ST badging in front grille and on rear liftgate.
- Trim features unique ST gloss black finish.
- E-X-P-L-O-R-E-R lettering across hood.
- Blackout treatment on headlight and taillight lenses.
Interior
- Unique ST interior trim.
- Ford Performance sill plates.
- ST flat-bottom steering wheel with integrated transmission shift paddle
controls.
- Selectable Drive Mode controller with 7 settings (Normal, Eco, Sport, Trail,
Slippery, Deep Snow/Sand and Tow/Haul).
- Unique electronic sound enhancement in Sport Selectable Drive Mode.
Chassis
- Unique ST-tuned suspension featuring 32 N/mm front coil springs and a 34
mm hollow front stabilizer bar and 106 N/mm rear coil springs and a 21.7 mm
hollow rear stabilizer bar.
- Standard ST brake system consists of 345mm diameter vented front rotors
with two piston calipers and low-dust linings; 326 mm solid rear rotors with
single-piston brake calipers and electric integrated park brake with low dust
linings.
- Optional ST braking system includes 363mm diameter vented front rotors with
heavy duty two-piston calipers and low-dust linings; 350 mm diameter vented
rear rotors with heavy-duty single-piston brake calipers and electric integrated
park brake with low-dust linings; system requires 21 x 9-inch wheels and P275/45R21
all-season tires.
- Optional low-metallic brake linings are included with optional P275/45R21
summer tire (late availability).
- ST-tuned electric power assist steering rack and pinion.
- AdvanceTrac with stability enhancement system with four modes: Default,
Traction Control Off, Sport and Disabled.
- Aluminum ST 20 in (50.8 cm) x 9 in (21.6 cm) wheels standard; 21 in (53.3
cm) x 9 in (22.9 cm) wheels optional.
- P255/55R20 all-season tires or optional P275/45R21 all-season tires.
Powertrain
- 3.0L V6 DOHC GTDI engine, 400 horsepower, 415 lb-ft.
- 10R60 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift manual shift mode.
- 3.58 axle ratios.
- Unique transmission calibration in Sport Selectable Drive Mode.
- Dual exhaust with quad-tip outlets.
A - Air vents.
B - Direction indicator. See Direction Indicators.
C - Cruise control. See Cruise Control. Audio control. See Audio Control.
D - Information display...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not use the blind spot information system as a replacement
for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before
changing lanes. The blind spot information system is not a replacement for careful
driving.
WARNING: The system may not operate properly during severe weather conditions,
for example snow, ice, heavy rain and spray...
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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