CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE IN THE FORD EXPLORER

It may not have been the first sport utility vehicle to hit the market, but it might as well have been based on its success. The Ford Explorer has long been recognized as one of the best sport utility vehicles available on the market. With its spacious three rows of seating, the Explorer can haul the family, the groceries, or the outdoor gear to any destination. You can do it all and be confident when driving due to the Explorer’s wide range of available safety technology which includes front and side airbags, adaptive cruise control and collision warning system among its many features. The Explorer offers plenty of power via a wide range of engine options and boasts some of the best towing capabilities of any vehicle in its class. No matter what the job may be, the Ford Explorer is built to perform the task flawlessly and is an absolute pleasure to drive.

WHAT’S NEW IN THE 2019 FORD EXPLORER?

Explore the earth today with the 2019 Ford Explorer! The 2019 Explorer comes in five different trim levels: base, XLT, Limited, Sport, and Platinum. The base trim provides Bluetooth®*, Ford’s Sync voice command system, 18-inch wheels, a USB port, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and more. The XLT trim level offers USB ports, satellite radio, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more. The XLT can also be equipped with two separate packages: The Driver Connect package which comes with an 8-inch central touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and more while the Ford Safe and Smart package adds several safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, automatic wipers, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Drivers who choose the Limited trim will receive a premium audio system, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, power-folding third-row seats, and leather upholstery. The Sport trim gains firmer suspension tuning, a different engine choice, and a towing package. The top trim – the Platinum – receives power-adjustable pedals, the Ford Safe and Smart package, premium leather upholstery, a premium audio system, an automated parking system, and a panoramic sunroof.

A LOOK INTO THE FORD EXPLORER’S PAST

The Ford Explorer replaced the automaker’s long running Bronco II model in 1991. While some automotive pundits questioned the decision, consumers didn’t and the Explorer was an immediate hit. Buyers had been craving a vehicle that provided the roominess of a minivan without the minivan “stigma” and the Explorer filled this void. The first year of Explorer sales saw it surpass many of the more established SUVs at the time and Ford knew that it had a bona-fide hit on their hands. Ford made the decision to offer the Explorer in a four door configuration (the Bronco II had traditionally only been offered with two doors) and this helped propel the vehicle to record early sales.

Explorer sales continued to explode into 1995 when Ford made the decision to tweak the vehicle’s exterior. Ford also included a revolutionary (at the time) “Control Trac” four wheel drive system that allowed full time use of the vehicle’s 4x4 capabilities. Up until this time, the driver would have to make the decision on whether to engage the four wheel drive system. Control Trac detected when four wheel drive was needed and would automatically engage it in the vehicle.

By the year 1998, the Explorer had easily become the best-selling SUV in America and showed no signs of slowing down. Ford continued in the ensuing years to refine the Explorer inside and out to keep its best-selling SUV crown secure. In 2002, Ford completely redesigned the Explorer offering a bigger, sleeker vehicle that was a hit with SUV buyers in the North American market.

Over the next decade and a half, Ford has continued to evolve the Explorer to match consumers’ ever changing needs and tastes. Today’s Explorer is more fuel efficient and technology heavy than ever before and that’s a good thing. Explorer sales continue to be robust and drivers will long sing the praises of this ground breaking SUV.

GET A GREAT FORD EXPLORER DEAL HERE

Gilland Ford invites you to take a test drive of a new Ford Explorer or any of our other Ford vehicles at our dealership located at 3118 South US Hwy 231 Ozark, AL 36360. We’ll give you the time you need to pick out the one you want without the hassle and high pressure sales tactics you may find at other dealerships. Our Ozark, AL Ford dealership offers great finance rates and we specialize in helping those with less than perfect credit. Our service center is staffed by Ford certified technicians who service your car, truck, van or SUV quickly and get the job done right the first time. If you’d like more information or to set up a test drive of a new Explorer, contact us online or call the dealership at 888-831-3367. At Gilland Ford, it’s our goal to earn your business for life. We aim to make the buying and service experience so incredible, you’ll never think of going anywhere else again.

*Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ford is under license. A compatible Bluetooth®-enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage and carrier.