2013 Explorer
2013 Explorer
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Memories. Make them stand out.
In the 2013 Explorer – your family’s very own 7-person adventure machine. Explorer inspires
with best-in-class hwy fuel economy even the hybrid competition can’t beat – 28 mpg1 with the
2.0L EcoBoost® engine.2 For the performance-driven, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, standard on the new
Explorer Sport, produces best-in-class V6 power and torque. Maximize your traction with the turn
of a dial.2 Stay connected to your calls, music and more with both hands on the wheel.2 Increase
your confidence with our driver-assist advancements.2 Go further in a 2013 Explorer.
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Challenging conditions? Simple solution: Just turn the dial to match the scene outside. Our highly
capable Terrain Management System™1 is paired with Intelligent 4WD1 to give you seamless shift-on-the-fly
confidence. It’s one more way Explorer is designed to inspire you. Go. Do.
Mud, Rut lets the tires spin a bit if needed to help you keep moving.
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Explore more with best-in-class hwy efficiency.
The way we see it, less stopping for fuel means more time for adventure. So we put our revolutionary
2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 engine1 in Explorer to give you 28 mpg hwy2 – the absolute best of any non-hybrid engine
in the class. A 6-speed automatic transmission helps this state-of-the-art, turbocharged, direct-injection
powerhouse deliver plenty of low-end torque for acceleration and passing, plus outstanding fuel economy
while cruising. A spirited and smart combination. Make the most of every drive with EcoBoost.
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XLT. Deep Impact Blue Metallic. Available equipment.
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Available feature. 2 EPA-estimated, FWD. 3 Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. 2013 EXPLORER
It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ford.com
Stay connected. Easily.
You may head to some far-off places, but voice-activated Ford SYNC® 1 makes it easy to stay connected in Explorer.
No more searching for your phone. No device on your ear. Once paired, SYNC recognizes your phone and transfers
your contacts to support voice calling. It also plays music from your phone, MP3, USB or iPod.® In fact, any device with
Bluetooth® capability can stream audio from sources like iHeartRadio,® Pandora® internet radio and many more. Just
touch a button on the steering wheel and say things like “Call: the cabin,” or “Play playlist: Road trip.” SYNC also offers
911 Assist,® and with an activated SYNC Services account you get business searches, turn-by-turn driving directions,
local movie times and more. Personalize it at ford.com/sync. SYNC. Say the word.
Limited. Charcoal Black leather trim. SYNC with MyFord Touch.® Available equipment.
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Available feature. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice
commands, when it is safe to do so. Not all features are compatible with all phones. SYNC Services varies by trim level and model year and 2013 EXPLORER
may require a subscription. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Message and data rates may apply. ford.com
Enrich your adventures. Instantly.
Simpler graphics. Faster touch-screen responses. Easier-to-use controls. These are just a few of the latest
improvements we’ve made to our voice-activated SYNC®1 with MyFord Touch.®1 Get ultimate control over
your phone, entertainment, navigation and climate. MyFord Touch includes SYNC Services,1 an 8" LCD touch
screen, a media hub, 2 LCD screens in the gauge cluster, and familiar 5-way controls on the steering wheel.
The system recognizes literally thousands of voice commands – everything from “5-day weather forecast”
to “find a historical monument.” So you can explore with both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Listen to your favorites. See who’s calling. Take the eco-friendly route. Keep them entertained.
Stream music and other apps MyFord Touch makes it easy to When you upgrade to the Create a Wi-Fi® hotspot3
from your smartphone via keep in touch. The system can Navigation System,2 turn-by- for passengers by plugging
Bluetooth.® Access your files download personal photos from turn directions are offered in a smartphone or mobile
from a USB drive, an SD card, your phone book and display your choice of Fastest, Shortest broadband modem into
a portable hard drive or almost them on its full-color screen or Eco Route. Also included one of the MyFord Touch
any device you plug into the when you receive a call, place with this system, a 6-month USB ports. They can browse
MyFord Touch media hub. With a call or browse your directory. trial subscription to SiriusXM the Internet while you drive
HD Radio™ Technology,2 you can On supported phones, SYNC Satellite Radio (available without in peace. When in Park, you
even “Tag” songs for purchase can also play unique ringtones navigation), Traffic and Travel Link can use the MyFord Touch
later at the iTunes® Store. you’ve selected to help identify brings you over 130 channels, media hub to view vacation
specific callers. including commercial-free music, videos, or let the kids connect
plus sports, news, talk and their favorite game console.
entertainment. Drive smarter with
the ability to look up fuel prices,
check local and national weather,
get alerts on traffic-related
incidents, receive alternate route
suggestions and much more.
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Available feature. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when
it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. SYNC Services varies by trim
level and model year and may require a subscription. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Message and data rates may 2013 EXPLORER
apply. 2Available feature. 3 Requires in-vehicle USB mobile broadband connection, PAN-supported mobile device or proximity to an outside wireless hotspot. ford.com
Gather up to 7. In the latest hotspot.
You and your family deserve to travel in style and luxury with leather-trimmed seating, standard inside
Explorer Limited. New this year, a heated steering wheel1 joins the 10-way power, heated and cooled
front seats1 to take your comfort to extremes. Standard seating for 7 features environmentally friendly,
supportive, soy-based foam in the seat cushions and seat backs to help conserve limited resources and
reduce CO2 emissions. A dual-panel moonroof 1 fills the cabin with light. This graceful space – crafted to
world-class standards for fit and finish – is sure to please one and all wherever your journey takes you.
PowerFold® 3rd-row seat1 Best-in-class 2nd-row head room2 Heated steering wheel1
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Limited. Charcoal Black leather trim with Pecan perforated inserts. Available equipment.
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Increase your confidence. Both day and night.
Change lanes. Back it up. Maintain your cruising distance. Keep your lane. Stay alert. Light your way. Brilliantly.
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When traffic is detected in your Adaptive cruise control and Our new Lane-Keeping System is New auto high beams, included
blind spots, BLIS ® (Blind Spot collision warning with brake designed to alert you if it detects with the high-intensity discharge
Information System) with cross- support 1 is designed to help Explorer drifting toward a lane (HID) headlamps,1 activate
traffic alert1 is designed to alert you maintain a preset gap from marker. If so, it applies torque to themselves to help improve
you with a light in your sideview the vehicle in front of you. If a the steering wheel, directing you visibility when no automotive
mirror.2 If a vehicle is detected potential collision is detected, the to correct your path. If you continue headlamps or taillamps are
approaching from either side as system flashes a warning across to drift, Explorer shudders the detected in front of your Explorer.
you’re slowly backing out, it is your windshield, sounds an alarm, steering wheel, alerting you to If lights are sensed, the system
designed to alert you with a sound, pre-charges the brakes and steer back toward center. Drowsy returns to the low-beam setting
a message center warning and increases brake-assist sensitivity drivers should promptly heed to help reduce glare for vehicles
the light – giving you time to stop. to provide full responsiveness the warning of the Driver Alert in front of you.
when you do brake. System, which displays a coffee
cup icon in your gauge cluster if
it detects that you need to take
a break from driving.
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Driver assist features are supplemental and do not replace driver’s judgment. 2013 EXPLORER
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Available feature. 2 BLIS replaces standard integrated blind spot mirrors. ford.com
Take it easy.
Explorer steers itself into parallel spots.
First, press a button and active park assist 1 alerts you when it has located an appropriate
parallel parking spot. Then, take your hands off the wheel and your Explorer literally steers
itself into place. Simply follow system prompts to shift gears and control the brake and
accelerator pedals. You’ll be parked and on with your day in practically no time at all.
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Available feature. 2Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. 2013 EXPLORER
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Equip it to go. Do what you like.
Take advantage of versatile standards to make your life easier. Stow all sorts of cargo Extra-deep 21-cu.-ft. cargo area behind 3rd row1
with its flexible seating configurations and flat load floor. Even transport long objects Rear view camera2
inside. Add options to help make backing up, changing the seating arrangement and
PowerFold® 3rd-row seat 2
loading cargo easy. Create the Explorer you want, just the way you want it.
Power liftgate 2
2nd-row 60/40 split-fold seat
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XLT in Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Exterior Interior Electronics
customized with smoked hood and side window Locking fuel plug Interior light kit Vehicle security systems
deflectors, molded splash guards, roof-mounted
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crossbars, and cargo box by THULE® 1 Full vehicle covers Cargo organizers Warning sensor systems1
1 and protectors
Racks and carriers
Dual head restraint DVD by INVISION™1
Ash cup/coin holder
Sportz® SUV tent1
All-weather floor mats Carpeted floor mats
Trailer towing accessories
Remote start systems
Wheel lock kit
Cargo security shade, cargo area protector
and rear bumper protector
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EXPLORER Standard Features
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Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat. 2SOS hardware may become damaged or the battery may lose power in a crash,
which could prevent operation. Not all crashes will activate an airbag or safety belt pretensioner. 3 Figures achieved using premium unleaded gasoline.
Comparisons based on 2012/2013 competitive models (class is Large Utilities), publicly available information and Ford certification data at time of release.
Some features discussed may be optional. Vehicles shown may contain optional equipment. Features shown may be offered only in combination with
other options or subject to additional ordering requirements or limitations. Dimensions shownIn for
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variability. Following release of the PDF, certain changes in standard equipment, options and the like, or product delays may have occurred which would
not be included in these pages. Your Ford Dealer is the best source for up-to-date information. Ford Division reserves the right to change product 2013 EXPLORER
specifications at any time without incurring obligations. ford.com
EXPLORER Standard Features
Exterior
20" painted aluminum wheels with P255/50R20 all-season
BSW tires
Body-color grille
Body-color, power-folding, heated sideview mirrors with LED
turn signal indicators, security approach lamps and driver’s
side memory
Rear view camera
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Including rear seat well. 2Maximum weight shown is for properly equipped vehicle with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver. Weight of additional
options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer.
Dimensions may vary by trim level. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
All rights reserved. The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc.
PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. SiriusXM
Satellite Radio, Traffic and Travel Link subscriptions sold separately or as a package after trial expires. SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service available in select
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markets. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Sirius satellite service is available in the 48 contiguous United States,
DC, and PR. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp.
Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.® THULE is a registered trademark of Thule Sweden AB. INVISION is a trademark of Audiovox Corporation. 2013 EXPLORER
Sony is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation. ford.com
Explorer+XLT
XLT. Charcoal Black leather trim. Available equipment. | XLT. 2nd-row bucket seats.1 2nd-row center console.1 | XLT. Heated sideview mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
and security approach lamps. | XLT. Satin Silver-finish grille. | XLT. Fog lamps.
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Explorer+XLT
A B C D E F G
Explorer
Available Options
Ford SYNC® voice-activated, in-vehicle connectivity system
includes USB port in media hub (requires SiriusXM Satellite Radio)
H I J 1 SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Explorer+XLT
Available Package
Class III Trailer Tow Package includes engine oil cooler
and 7-/4-pin wiring harness (n/a with 2.0L EcoBoost® engine)
2 3 4 5 Available Options
2.0L EcoBoost I-4 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission
Exteriors Interiors (n/a with 20" wheels, Intelligent 4WD, Trailer Tow Package or
Explorer 17" Steel with 5-spoke Wheel Covers SelectShift Automatic® transmission)
B Oxford White 1 Standard on Explorer All-weather floor mats
C Ingot Silver Metallic 1 Ash cup/coin holder with lighter element
F Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat1 1 Cargo security shade
H Deep Impact Blue Metallic 1 Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™
J Tuxedo Black Metallic 1 and Hill Descent Control™ (n/a with 2.0L EcoBoost engine)
Rear bumper protector
1 Medium Light Stone Cloth – Standard
Roof-rail crossbars
XLT
Splash guards
A White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat1 2 3 4 5
B Oxford White 2 3 4 5
18" P
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C Ingot Silver Metallic 2 3 4 5
Standard on XLT Available Equipment Groups
D Sterling Gray Metallic 2 3 4 5
Equipment Group 201A – Auto-dimming rearview mirror + Premium
E Ginger Ale Metallic 2 3 4 5
Audio System with 9 speakers + rear view camera + dual-zone
F Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat1 2 3 4 5 electronic automatic temperature control + Driver Connect Package
G Kodiak Brown Metallic 2 3 4 5 includes SYNC with MyFord Touch® voice-activated, in-vehicle
H Deep Impact Blue Metallic 2 3 4 5 connectivity system, which includes SYNC Services for Traffic,
Directions and Information; two 4.2" LCD configurable displays in
I Green Gem Metallic 2 3 4 5 instrument cluster; 8" LCD touch screen in center stack; and media
J Tuxedo Black Metallic 2 3 4 5 hub with 2 USB ports, SD card reader and audio/video input jacks
2 Medium Light Stone Cloth – Standard Equipment Group 202A – Includes all content of 201A
3 Charcoal Black Cloth – Standard + Comfort Package includes leather-trimmed seating surfaces;
4 Medium Light Stone Leather – Requires Comfort Package 10-way power, heated driver’s seat; and 6-way power, heated
5 Charcoal Black Leather – Requires Comfort Package front-passenger seat
20" Polished Aluminum
Available on XLT Available Package
BLIS® Plus Inflatable Rear Safety Belt Package includes
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert
and inflatable rear safety belts in 2nd-row outboard seating
positions (requires 201A or 202A)
Available Options
20" polished aluminum wheels (requires 201A or 202A;
n/a with 2.0L EcoBoost engine)
2nd-row bucket seats (requires 202A)
2nd-row center console (requires 2nd-row bucket seats and 202A)
Dual head restraint DVD by INVISION™2
Dual-panel moonroof (requires 201A or 202A)
Power liftgate (requires 201A or 202A)
Voice-activated Navigation System with integrated SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link with 6-month trial subscription (requires 202A)
Wheel lock kit (requires 201A or 202A and 20" wheels)
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Colors are representative only. See your dealer for actual paint/trim options. ford.com
Limited
Charcoal Black leather trim with perforated inserts. Available equipment. | 2nd-row bucket seats.1 2nd-row center console.1 | Intelligent Access with push-button start.
| Rain-sensing wipers.1 | 2nd-row climate control, 12-volt powerpoint and 110-volt power outlet.
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Limited
A B C D E F G H I
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Additional charge. 2 SYNC Services is not available with optional Navigation System with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. 3 Ford Licensed Accessory. 2013 EXPLORER
Colors are representative only. See your dealer for actual paint/trim options. ford.com
Sport
Charcoal Black leather trim with Sienna perforated inserts. Available equipment. | “EXPLORER” hood badge. Ebony Black painted grille. | 20" machined aluminum wheels
with painted pockets. | 1st- and 2nd-row carpeted floor mats with unique badging. | “SPORT” liftgate badge.
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Sport
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Available Options
20" Machined Aluminum
with Painted Pockets 2nd-row bucket seats
Standard Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support
(requires 402A)
All-weather floor mats
Ash cup/coin holder with lighter element
Cargo security shade
Dual head restraint DVD by INVISION™3
Dual-panel moonroof
P265/45ZR20 summer-only tires (late availability)
Power liftgate
Rear bumper protector
Roof-rail crossbars
Splash guards
Voice-activated Navigation System with integrated SiriusXM
Traffic and Travel Link with 6-month trial subscription2
Wheel lock kit
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Additional charge. 2 SYNC Services is not available with optional Navigation System with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. 3 Ford Licensed Accessory. 2013 EXPLORER
Colors are representative only. See your dealer for actual paint/trim options. ford.com
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty. We want your Ford Explorer ownership experience to be the best it can be. Under this warranty, your new vehicle comes with 3-year/36,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper coverage, 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Warranty coverage, 5-year/60,000-mile safety restraint coverage, and 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion (perforation)
coverage – all with no deductible. Please ask your Ford Dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. Í Roadside Assistance. Covers your vehicle for 5 years or 60,000 miles, so you
have the security of knowing that help may be only a phone call away should you run out of fuel, lock yourself out of the vehicle or need towing. Your Ford Dealer can provide complete
details on all of these advantages. Í Ford Credit. Get the ride you want. Whether you plan to lease or finance, you’ll find the choices that are right for you at Ford Credit. Ask your
Ford Dealer for details or check us out at fordcredit.com. Í Ford Extended Service Plan. For a purchase or lease, the Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP) gives you “Peace-of-Mind”
protection designed to cover key vehicle components and protect you from the cost of unexpected repairs. Ask your dealer for a Ford ESP, the only service contract backed exclusively
by Ford and honored at all Ford Lincoln dealerships. Í Insurance Services. Get Ford Motor Company quality in your auto insurance. Our program offers industry-leading benefits
and competitive rates. Call 1-877-367-3847, or visit us at fordvip.com for a no-obligation quote. Insurance offered by American Road Services Company (in CA, American Road
Insurance Agency), a licensed agency and subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Í Genuine Ford Accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever occurs first), or the remainder of your Bumper-to-Bumper 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA)
are warranted by the accessory manufacturer’s warranty. FLA are fully designed and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been designed or tested to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements. Contact your Ford Dealer for details and/or a copy of all limited warranties.
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