2019 Ford Explorer vs the Competition

Do what you want to do. And then some.

What do we mean by capable? Spacious seating, excellent cargo room, available roofrack side rails and impressive towing to take you wherever and whenever adventure calls. Explorer also has available features like the hands-free, foot-activated liftgate, Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System,™ Hill Descent Control™ and 180-degree camera with split-view and washer.

Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™

The Terrain Management System™ is included with the available Intelligent 4WD System on Explorer and lets you shift on the fly into one of four settings to match the terrain. So whether the journey takes you through mud, sand, gravel, grass or snow, you can get through it and carry on with confidence and control.

3.5L EcoBoost® Engine

The 3.5L EcoBoost® combines turbocharging and direct injection. It generates best-in-class 365 V6 horsepower plus 350 lb.-ft. of torque. This EcoBoost is standard in the Explorer Sport and Platinum, which also feature standard Intelligent 4WD with the Terrain Management System™ plus Hill Descent Control.™

Cargo Space

Explorer delivers when you need configurable cargo space. With the second- and third-row seats in the upright position, you have maximum seating plus 21 cubic feet of cargo space. With just the third-row seats folded, there is 43.9 cubic feet of total storage capacity. And with both the second- and third-row seats folded flat, Explorer provides up to 81.7 cubic feet of cargo space.

Technology

Third-Row PowerFold Seating
The available PowerFold third-row seat folds flat at the touch of a button for more cargo room and a level load floor.

Driver-Assist Technologies
Available on Explorer: Adaptive cruise control & forward collision warning with brake support, and BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)