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===Explorer Ironman===
In 2005, Ford signed a three-year deal to sponsor the [[Ironman Triathlon]]. Ford Explorer marketing manager Glen Burke compared the Explorer and the Ironman Triathlon; noting that both had the same attributes of strength, endurance, and passion. The Explorer Ironman debuted on June 25, 2006, for the 2007 model year was an interior and exterior appearance package for the XLT trim. It featured a blacked-out front grille, a protruding silver lower grille with rivet patterns and "Ironman" embossing, a unique rear fascia, Ironman badging, smoked headlights, amber fog lights, blacked-out fender flares with rivet patterns, and unique 18-inch wheels. The interior featured unique heated ten-way power-adjustable two-tone black and stone leather seats, as well as silver trim around the radio and climate controls. Additionally, a leather-wrapped steering wheel was standard. The Explorer Ironman was available in only five colors: Oxford White, Ebony, Redfire, Silver Birch, as well as Orange Frost; which was a unique color only available with the Ironman package. The Ironman could be had with either the standard 4.0&nbsp;L SOHC V6 or the 4.6&nbsp;L V8, and in either standard RWD or 4WD configurations. The Explorer Ironman went on sale in September 2006 as a 2007 model, and it was discontinued after the 2008 model year.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/25/ford-explorer-dons-ironman-armor/ |title=2007 Ford Explorer Dons Ironman Armor |website=autoblog.com |date=July 25, 2006 |access-date=March 19, 2021}}</ref>