2007 EXPLORER

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Do more in Explorer

Never satisfied to view the world from an easy chair, Explorer owners get out there and make life happen. They create their own adventures. Challenge themselves with unique goals. And then surpass them. Just like Explorer. For 2007, Explorer starts with a remarkably stiff frame that helps it deliver an even quieter ride than the previous generation, plus the option of a spirited 292-hp 4.6L V8 engine and class-exclusive* 6-speed automatic transmission. New offerings include its available power-deployable running boards, an optional heated windshield, and a standard audio input jack that allows you to listen to your personal MP3 player through any of Explorers sound systems. Get ready to do more in the 2007 Ford Explorer.
*Truck-based Midsize SUV class.

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Power & Performance Capability Safety & Security Driver Controls Interior Flexibility Specifications 6 7-10

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Refine your travels
This Explorer stands out most for its impressive lack of interior noise and vibration. Wed venture this is the smoothest, quietest body-on-frame truck ever. So says AutoWeek.* And we say, the difference is in the details. Explorers smooth, quiet ride stems in part from its solid foundation, a fully boxed frame thats a remarkable 63% stiffer than that of the previous generation. Thoughtful engineering went into details like the sound-deadening carpet and headliner materials, the roof structure, overall powertrain operation, and even the contour of its large sideview mirrors. All of these elements help give Explorer its impressively quiet, comfortable ride one thats quieter than the previous generation on rough roads and on coarse surfaces. A 4-wheel independent suspension with monotube shocks also helps Explorer hug the road.
*August 15, 2005. **4Runner 4x2 gets 20 mpg hwy.; 4x4 gets 19 mpg hwy. based on 2006 EPA fuel economy estimates.
Powerful choices Explorers standard 4.0L SOHC V6 engine pumps out 210 hp and 254 lb.-ft. of torque. Thats more torque than Jeep Grand Cherokees V6. Matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission, the V6 delivers an EPA-estimated 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway (4x2 models).
For those seeking even more grunt, the optional 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine and its first-in-class 6-speed automatic transmission give you 292 hp. Thats more than you can get from Nissan Pathfinder or Toyota 4Runner. And they deliver more mpg on the highway than 4Runners V8 engine. * When properly equipped, Explorer * 4x2 with the V8 engine can tow up to 7290 lbs., which leaves your recreational options wide open.

2007EXPLORER

Expand your horizons
Ford Explorer 4x4 has what it takes to transport you (and quite a few traveling companions) to spectacular new destinations. With Explorers optional Control Trac 4-wheel-drive system, the touch of a button can take you from everyday driving in the 4x4 AUTO setting to serious offroad venturing in 4x4 LOW. When you need extra traction, such as on icy roads or in snow or off-road situations, choose 4x4 HIGH. You can count on the extreme flexibility of Explorers 2nd-generation Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) to help you tackle rough terrain and uneven road surfaces in a remarkably civilized manner. In fact,

On the level

Explorers 7-passenger models feature a flatter loadfloor than Chevy TrailBlazer, Dodge Durango, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder or Toyota 4Runner. With the 2nd- and 3rd-row seats folded flat, this Explorer can carry up to 83.7 cu. ft. of cargo.
Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
Car and Driver * said,. the Explorers ride surpassed the [Jeep]
Commanders on every surface we sampled, a happy side effect of its nontaxing IRS.

This available package recognizes our relationship with the famed Ironman competition. A unique blackout headlamp treatment, black grille and many other special accents are employed to help achieve the tough exterior look, while the interior features unique leather-trimmed seating in Black and Stone.

Ironman Package

*November 2005.

Increase your confidence

Ford Explorer has earned 5-Star ratings in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations (NHTSA) frontal and side-impact crash tests and its designed to meet all known U.S. government frontal and side-impact crash requirements through the 2010 model year. Explorer also has standard front-seat side airbags and our classexclusive Intelligent Safety SystemTM (ISS). The ISS processes information from a suite of sophisticated sensors and adjusts the performance of Explorers first-in-class adaptive load-limiting safety belt retractors, driver and front-passenger airbags, and first-in-class adaptive steering column to enhance your protection in the event of certain frontal collisions. Our patented Safety CanopyTM System with its large, 2nd-generation side-curtain airbags is now standard on Eddie Bauer and Limited.
Standard on every Explorer, our electronic stability enhancement system, AdvanceTrac with class-exclusive RSC (Roll Stability Control), actually measures what other systems can only estimate or ignore. It features a vehicle-roll motion sensor in addition to AdvanceTracs Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), traction control and yaw control. RSC uses the sensor to directly measure the vehicles roll-rate at least 100 times every second, which helps determine when and how the system will apply individual brakes and modify engine power to help keep all 4 wheels firmly planted.
Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. Its always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. For more information on AdvanceTrac with RSC, visit www.fordvehicles.com.

AdvanceTrac with RSC

Elevate your view
Explorers interior experience starts with its progressively styled controls. As you grasp the newly redesigned door pull, the substantial steering wheel, or the sporty floor shifter, youll feel at ease and in command. Explorers optional new heated windshield can make things even easier by clearing your view in about half the time it takes a conventional forced-air defroster. And for your listening pleasure, every Explorer features a new auxiliary audio input jack and an MP3-capable CD player or changer. Plus, SIRIUS Satellite Radio* can be added to any of Explorers sound systems to give you over 125 channels of coast-to-coast music, news, sports and entertainment. Talk about taking care of you, the optional DVD-based Navigation System with intersection programming actually calls out upcoming street names. And the optional Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment System gets a larger 8" color LCD screen this year.

Open-air freedom

Explorers optional power moonroof includes a sunshade and a convenient one-touch-open/-close feature for quick access to fresh air. This everyday luxury is accompanied by a mini-overhead console and illuminated visor vanity mirrors.
*SIRIUS is not available in Alaska or Hawaii. See your Ford Dealer or contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 for more information.
Explore in utmost comfort
Whether youre running everyday errands or whisking the family away on vacation, youll feel properly pampered in Explorer. The 10-way power driver seat, standard on Eddie Bauer and Limited and optional on XLT, includes power-adjustable lumbar and recline features. When the optional 3rd-row seat is chosen, with or without the class-exclusive PowerFold TM option, the 2nd-row seats fold and tumble to open up access to the 3rd row. Explorers 2nd-row seats also recline* for added comfort, an especially nice feature for your passengers. And for those times when the 2nd and 3rd rows arent in use, Explorers articulating head restraints can be folded forward to help improve rearward visibility. New for 2007, the redesigned front door pulls are now within easy reach and the interior panel trim helps reduce reflective glare on those bright, sunny days. So get out there and start exploring.
Power up (or down) The optional 50/50 split, foldflat 3rd-row seat is available with your choice of PowerFold or manual-fold operation. On models so equipped, the PowerFold seat buttons can be found within easy reach, just inside the rear cargo area. For added comfort and convenience, the seat sits 1.75" higher than on the previous generation, improving forward vision. A release on the back of the 2nd-row seat makes it easy for 3rd-row passengers to exit on their own.

Choose your ride

Explorer is available in your choice of 3 seating configurations. To achieve the 7-passenger capacity, youll need the 2nd-row 60/40 split seat and the optional 3rd-row 50/50 split seat (with or without PowerFold). Available Quad Bucket Seating (including 2nd-row center console) combines with the 3rd-row 50/50 split seat to create comfy 6-passenger seating. And Explorers standard 5-passenger seating setup includes the 2nd-row 60/40 split seat.

*6- and 7-passenger models only.

S P E CIF ICAT ION S

STANDARD FEATURES
MECHANICAL 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 130-amp alternator 3.55 axle ratio Class II trailer tow hitch receiver Control Trac 4-wheel-drive system (4x4 models only) Independent front and rear suspension Maintenance-free 72-amp battery SAFETY/SECURITY Adaptive driver and front-passenger airbags* Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) Battery saver Belt-Minder safety belt reminder Front-Passenger Sensing System Front-seat side airbags Illuminated entry Lower anchors and tether anchors for child-safety seats (LATCH) in 2nd-row outboard seats Safety belts with pretensioners and adaptive load-limiting retractors (adjustable height in 1st row) SecuriLock passive anti-theft system Tire Pressure Monitoring System INTERIOR 1st-row dome/map lights 2-line message center with outside temperature display 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench with recline** Air conditioning AM/FM stereo/single-CD player with MP3 capability and audio input jack Cargo Management System Coat hooks 4 Cruise control Floor console with floor shifter Grab handles 1 for front passenger, 2 in 2nd row Illuminated glove compartment Loadfloor tie-down hooks 4 Manual day/night rearview mirror Power points 2 Power windows with one-touch-down driver-side feature Visor vanity mirrors EXTERIOR 16" painted-aluminum wheels P235/70R16 all-season BSW tires (4x2; OWL on 4x4) Body-color door handles Bumpers and wheel-lip moldings Black molded-in-color Fog lamps Grille Chrome, 4-bar design One-piece liftgate with flip-open rear window Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter windows and liftgate window) Power sideview mirrors Rear-window defroster Remote keyless-entry system with 2 key fobs Roof side rails Black Windshield wipers Intermittent front (speed-sensitive) and rear
*Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat. **6- and 7-passenger models only. Comparisons based on 2007 competitive models, publicly available information and Ford certification data at time of printing. 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 shown may vary due to optional features and/or production variability. Following publication of the catalog, 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 specifications at any time without incurring obligations.

FEATURES & OPTIONS

XLT 4x2 or 4x4 EDDIE BAUER 4x2 or 4x4 LIMITED 4x2 or 4x4 MECHANICAL 4.6L 3-valve V8 with 6-speed automatic transmission 16" painted-aluminum wheels 17" painted-aluminum wheels 18" machined-aluminum wheels 18" chrome-clad aluminum wheels P235/70R16 all-season BSW tires (XLT 4x2) P235/70R16 all-season OWL tires (XLT 4x4) P245/65R17 all-season OWL tires P235/65R18 all-season OWL tires Non-limited-slip rear axle 3.73 ratio
SAFETY/SECURITY Safety CanopyTM System SEATING Cloth trim 1st-row bucket seats with 2-way adjustable head restraints and driver-side manual lumbar Cloth trim 1st-row bucket seats with 2-way adjustable head restraints and 6-way power driver seat with manual lumbar Leather trim 1st-row bucket seats including 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar and recline (vinyl 3rd row, if equipped) Leather trim 1st-row bucket seats with Preferred Suede inserts and 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar and recline (vinyl and Preferred Suede-trimmed 2nd row; vinyl 3rd row, if equipped) Leather trim 1st-row heated bucket seats with 10-way power driver seat, including power lumbar, recline and memory, and 6-way power passenger seat with manual lumbar (vinyl 3rd row, if equipped) Leather trim 1st-row heated bucket seats with Preferred Suede inserts and 10-way power driver seat, including power lumbar, recline and memory, and 6-way power passenger seat with manual lumbar (vinyl 3rd row, if equipped) Quad Bucket Seating Includes 2nd-row bucket seats and floor console (requires 3rd-row seat) 3rd-row 50/50 split fold-flat bench seat Manual 3rd-row 50/50 split fold-flat bench seat PowerFold TM
Standard Select Availability Optional Not Available

Requires

and only available with Class III/IV Trailer Tow Package with 4.0L V6.
Preferred Suede is a registered trademark of Milliken & Company.
XLT 4x2 or 4x4 EDDIE BAUER 4x2 or 4x4 LIMITED 4x2 or 4x4
INTERIOR 4-line message center Air conditioning Manual Air conditioning Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Auxiliary rear climate control (requires 3rd-row seat) Audiophile Sound System with AM/FM stereo/6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability, audio input jack, subwoofer and 190 watts Cargo shade Rear (not available with 3rd-row seat) Convenience Group Includes auto-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlamps keyless-entry keypad and message center compass Eddie Bauer Luxury Package Includes 1st-row bucket seats in choice of leather-trimmed or two-tone leather-trimmed with Preferred Suede inserts; 10-way power, heated driver seat with power lumbar and memory feature; 6-way power, heated passenger seat; Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control; power, heated sideview mirrors with security approach lamps; secondary steering wheel-mounted audio and climate controls; and Audiophile Sound System Ironman Package Includes unique two-tone Black and Stone 10-way power driver and manual passenger, heated front leather-trimmed seats; floor mats with Ironman logo in 1st and 2nd rows; unique finish on instrument panel and switch plates; unique 18" machined-aluminum wheels with Black painted pockets; P235/65R18 all-season OWL tires; Black roof rack with Black crossbars; unique Black grille, bodyside cladding and wheel-lip moldings; unique front and rear fascias with Ironman logo; removable hitch cover; amber-colored fog lamps; and headlamps with blackout treatment (not available with XLT Leather Heated Seats Package and/or Reverse Sensing System) Navigation System (includes Audiophile Sound System) Power-adjustable pedals (not available with driver seat with memory) Power moonroof with sun shade and one-touch-open/-close feature Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment System (requires Convenience Group) SIRIUS Satellite Radio Includes 6-month subscription and roof-mounted antenna* Ultimate Convenience Group Includes power-adjustable pedals with memory settings and Universal Garage Door Opener (requires Eddie Bauer Luxury Package on Eddie Bauer) XLT Comfort Group Includes 6-way power driver seat, sideview mirrors with security approach lamps, illuminated visors, overhead console, rear dome/map light and leather-wrapped steering wheel (10-way power driver and manual passenger, heated front leather-trimmed seats included if Ironman Package or XLT Leather Heated Seats Package is ordered) XLT Leather Heated Seats Package Includes leather-trimmed 1st-row heated bucket seats with 10-way power driver seat including power lumbar and heated sideview mirrors with security approach lamps (not available with Ironman Package) EXTERIOR Automatic headlamps Bumpers and wheel-lip moldings Black molded-in-color Bumpers and wheel-lip moldings Pueblo Gold-painted Bumpers and wheel-lip moldings Body-color-painted Class III/IV Trailer Tow Package Includes 7-pin trailer wiring harness and connector, 7-pin to 4-pin adapter, and frame-mounted hitch receiver (3.73 non-limited-slip axle required and only available with Class III/IV Trailer Tow Package with 4.0L V6) Grille Chrome, 4-bar design Grille Chrome, 3-bar design with nostrils Heated windshield (not available with Navigation System) Reverse Sensing System (not available with Ironman Package) Roof side rails Black Roof side rails Silver-painted with Black end caps Roof side rails Chrome with Black end caps Roof-rail crossbars Running boards Black on XLT, Pueblo Gold on Eddie Bauer, body-color on Limited Running boards Power-deployable; accent color on Eddie Bauer, chrome accent on Limited Step bars Black on XLT, chrome on Limited (not available with XLT Appearance Package) XLT Appearance Package Includes body-color bumpers and wheel-lip moldings, 17" machined-aluminum wheels, and unique film on door trim

WHEELS

16" Painted-Aluminum Standard on XLT
17" Machined-Aluminum Standard on XLT Appearance Package
17" Painted-Aluminum Standard on Eddie Bauer
18" Machined-Aluminum with Painted Pockets Standard on Ironman Package
18" Machined-Aluminum Standard on Limited
18" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Optional on Eddie Bauer and Limited

ENGINES

Horsepower (hp @ rpm) Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 4.0L SOHC V@ @ 3700 4.6L 3V V@ @ 3950
TRAILER TOWING APPLICATIONS
AXLE RATIO 3.55 3.73 MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT (lbs.) 4.0L V6 4x2 Class II 3500 4x4 Class II 3500 4x2 Class III/IV 5370 4x4 Class III/IV 5200 4.6L V8 4x2 Class II 4x4 Class II 4x2 Class III/IV 4x4 Class III/IV 7290** 7115**

3.55 3.55

Maximum weights shown are for properly equipped vehicles 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. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution. **Deduct 500 lbs. when equipped with auxiliary rear climate control.
*Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. See your Ford Dealer or contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 for more information. Audiophile is a registered trademark of Audiophile, Inc.

DIMENSIONS

INTERIORS
CAMEL STONE CHARCOAL BLACK
Camel Cloth Standard on XLT

F H E I

Stone Cloth Standard on XLT
XLT Oxford White Pueblo Gold Metallic Redfire Metallic Dark Blue Pearl Metallic Silver Birch Metallic Dark Stone Metallic Black Carbon Metallic* EDDIE BAUER Oxford White Redfire Metallic** Dark Blue Pearl Metallic** Dark Stone Metallic Black Carbon Metallic* Dark Cherry Metallic LIMITED Pueblo Gold Metallic Silver Birch Metallic Dark Stone Metallic Black Carbon Metallic Dark Cherry Metallic White Sand Tri-Coat Metallic* IRONMAN PACKAGE Oxford White Redfire Metallic Silver Birch Metallic Black Orange Frost Metallic*
Camel Leather Standard on Eddie Bauer and Limited; Optional on XLT
Stone Leather Optional on XLT
EXTERIOR A. Overall length B. Wheelbase C. Overhang Front D. Overhang Rear E. Vehicle width (excl. mirrors) Vehicle width (incl. mirrors) Vehicle width (mirrors folded) F. Vehicle height (with options) G. Ground clearance (minimum running) H. Liftover height (curb) I. Ramp breakover angle J. Angle of approach K. Angle of departure INTERIOR 1st Row Head room Shoulder room Hip room Leg room 2nd Row Head room Shoulder room Hip room Leg room 3rd Row (if equipped) Head room Shoulder room Hip room Leg room

4x2/4x4 193.4" 113.7" 35.4" 44.3" 73.7" 84.8" 77.5" 72.8" 8.2" 31.4" 18.4 28.2 23.8
Moss Leather with Camel Preferred Suede Inserts Optional on Eddie Bauer
Charcoal Black Leather Standard on Limited
39.8" 59.0" 55.4" 42.4" 38.7" 58.9" 55.5" 36.9" 37.4" 53.1" 45.3" 34.9"
Charcoal Black Leather with Medium Light Stone Inserts Standard on XLT with Ironman Package
*New for 2007. **Moss Leather with Camel Preferred Suede inserts not available with this exterior color. Extra-cost option.
EPA-ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY
4x2 (mpg city/hwy.) 4x4 (mpg city/hwy.) 4.0L SOHC V6 15/21 15/20 4.6L 3V V8 15/21 14/20
Maximum Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 5 pass./7 pass. Behind 1st row 85.8/83.7 Behind 2nd row 45.1/43.9 Behind 3rd row (if equipped) /13.6

EXTERIORS

Oxford White

Pueblo Gold Metallic

Redfire Metallic

Dark Blue Pearl Metallic

Silver Birch Metallic

Dark Stone Metallic

Carbon Metallic

Dark Cherry Metallic

*Available only on XLT with Ironman Package. Ford uses clearcoat paint for beauty and protection. Colors shown are representative only. Not all colors are available on all models. See your dealer for actual paint/trim options. Vehicles shown may contain optional equipment.
White Sand Tri-Coat Metallic

Orange Frost Metallic*

New Vehicle Limited Warranty We want your Ford Explorer ownership experience to be the best it can be. So under this warranty, your new vehicle comes with 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, 5-year/50,000-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. For more assurance: Theres now a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty thats fully transferable, has no deductible, and provides you with an additional 2 years or 24,000 miles of coverage on select components, including the engine and transmission beyond the standard 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage. Plus, Roadside Assistance is extended to 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.
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