Innovation is Ford’s commitment. The best is never “finished” as they continue to always level up the historic vehicle brand.
America’s best-selling SUV – the Ford Explorer – will now wow you even more. Its newly launched 2021 Explorer King Ranch Edition features elevated rugged luxury, premium appearance, and the uncompromising craftsmanship of the iconic Texas ranch.
Iconic Partnership
Ford and King Ranch began to team up twenty years ago to build a more upscale western-themed truck, the 2001 F-150 King Ranch. Since then, the partnership produced rugged luxury with five generations of the Ford F-150, three generations of Ford Expeditions, and four generations of the Ford F-Series Super Duty.
The Explorer King Ranch model is the first in the lineup to wear the iconic King Ranch branding. The result – a muscular SUV with style matching its strong interior powerhouse.
Refined Interior
You’ll be delighted by a more luxurious interior featuring premium touches, mahogany-colored Mesa Del Rio leather seats with perforated front and second row seats that have the legendary King Ranch Running W logo.
The cockpit showcases refinement as well with leather door trim rollovers, leather-wrapped steering wheel with Norias stitching and a Sapele wood insert. Warm, earthy Norias color, rope perforation design on seats, and natural open pore wood appliqués make the King Ranch lifestyle strongly felt throughout.
Not only does the interior look fantastic, you will also love the features for additional comfort. The available Premium Technology Package offers multi-contour seats with active motion massaging functionality – perfect for long drives and off-road adventures. Not to mention a 10.1-inch center stack portrait touch screen with swipe and pinch-to-zoom capability, and a 14-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen.
Signature Exterior
King Ranch Explorers have earned stronger lines and a new face. It comes decked out with a distinct Stone-Gray mesh grille insert, liftgate scuff plate, quad chrome exhaust tips, and 20-inch aluminum wheels with Running W center cap. The signature King Ranch badging caps it all off.
Strong Performance & Safety Features
Delivering 365 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque with its standard 3.0 liter EcoBoost, the Explorer Ranch Model doesn’t disappoint in performance. It also offers four-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive configurations, together with a 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift capability.
With the standard Class III Trailer Tow Package, towing capacity ramps up to 5,600 pounds in order to successfully complete all kinds of hefty errands.
To complete the total package, a slew of safety features are available to ensure a safer, more confident driving experience. The Ford Co-Pilot360 technology comes standard on all Explorer models. In addition to this, the Explorer King Ranch also offers the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ including evasive steering assist, voice-activated touch screen navigation system, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering, and speed sign recognition, among others.
With elevated finishes, a premium ambience, and strong powertrains, the Explorer King Ranch will definitely stand out both on, and off the road like the true icon it is.