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: The system is not a crash warning or avoidance system.
WARNING: Always pay close attention to changing road conditions when using
the system. It does not replace attentive driving. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death...
System Operation
BCM
The BCM
controls various systems by monitoring inputs from switches, sensors
and network messages from other modules and components on the HS-CAN1 and LIN. Based on these inputs, the BCM activates outputs. For example, the BCM monitors the HCM input...
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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