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The 2011 Ford Explorer has been redesigned with freshened styling, a new engine and new features. This plate moves like unibody construction venerable cross, sharing its basic design elements with the Ford Taurus. All explorers used traditional type of construction trucks. The 2011 model is about 1 inch shorter wheelbase, but about 4 inches longer than the 2010 version. Levels of equipment are the basis, the volume of high-end XLT and Limited. Each is available with front-or all-wheel drive. The AWD system console includes a dial that changes in the parameters of the accelerator and others to organize the mud, sand and snow. In all models is a 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Optional 237 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder is expected to arrive for model year 2012. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic only. Maximum towing capacity is 5000 pounds with the V6 is 2000 pounds with 4-cylinder engine.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, traction control materials, curtain side airbags and front side airbags. Explorer uses MyFord Touch, which replaces traditional audio and climate controls with touch screen and voice recognition. It also includes the company's mobile phone synchronization and NC music player. Rear-obstacle detection is standard on XLT and Limited. Power adjustable pedals, driver seat memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, keyless engine start and remote entry / engine start is standard on the Limited.