The 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline is ready for rougher stuff
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The 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline is a new off-road-focused version of the SUV. The three-row model receives several mechanical updates to make it a better performer on rough roads.
It features a retuned suspension that uses the heavy duty shocks from the Ford Interceptor Utility police model and provides 8.7 inches of ground clearance, an increase of .8 inch compared to the standard Explorer. The Explorer Timberline is being offered only with the Explorer’s 300 hp 2.3-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine and comes standard with a towing package rated at 5,300 pounds, hill-descent control, a 360-degree camera system and the CoPilot360 driver aid package that includes adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist. It also gets a set of all-terrain tires, new front and rear bumpers with functional tow hooks, steel skid plates and a Torsen rear differential for added traction on slippery surfaces. It’s not meant to be a hardcore off-roader like the Ford Bronco, but adds a significant amount of capability.More Related News