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Major SUV Fuel Economy Gains, Technology, Style Highlight Reinvention of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer - the vehicle that defined a segment - has been completely reinvented, raising customers' expectations of sport utility vehicle (SUV) fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality. "The all-new Explorer will deliver today's SUV buyers the attributes they really want and value, and a few they might not even have dreamed of," said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. "We're proud to introduce the new Explorer to customers and fans around the world...

2011 FORD EXPLORER WITH ECOBOOST LEADS SEGMENT; DELIVERING AT LEAST 30 PERCENT BETTER FUEL ECONOMY

Ford's iconic Explorer has been redeveloped and reengineered to shatter some long-held myths about SUV fuel efficiency and performance. The 2011 model will be the new class leader in its segment achieving at least a 30 percent increase in fuel efficiency with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost(TM) I-4 engine option compared to the previous V6 model. "The all-new Explorer will give a huge universe of existing and prospective customers the capability they expect and the luxury and convenience...