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:
The steering column sets a stopping position just short of the end of the column
position to prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets
if the steering column encounters an object when tilting or telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:
Confirm there is nothing obstructing the motion of the steering column...
WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times.
The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility
to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result
in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death...
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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