Editing Ford Explorer (section)

===Capability===
The Explorer was available in either [[front-wheel drive]] or full-time [[all-wheel drive]]. At first only one engine was available: the {{cvt|290|hp|kW|0}} ({{cvt|255|lbft}} of torque) 3.5&nbsp;L TiVCT (Twin independent [[Variable Camshaft Timing]]) V6 with either the 6-speed 6F automatic or 6-speed 6F ''SelectShift'' automatic.

Soon thereafter, Ford offered the {{cvt|240|hp|kW|0}} and ({{cvt|270|lbft|0}} of torque) 2&nbsp;L ''EcoBoost'' [[turbocharged]], [[Gasoline direct injection|direct-injected]] I-4 mated to the 6-speed 6F automatic. The I-4 engine was not available with the optional 6-speed 6F SelectShift automatic, and was only available in front-wheel drive.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/#page=Feature10 |title=Ford – Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Crossovers, Ford Vehicles |website=FordVehicles.com |access-date=October 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100930183135/http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/#page=Feature10 |archive-date=September 30, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/specifications/engine/ |title=2011 Ford Explorer, View Full Engine Specifications |website=FordVehicles.com |access-date=October 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100930195728/http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/specifications/engine/ |archive-date=September 30, 2010 }}</ref>

The Explorer was available with an automatic intelligent [[all-wheel drive]] system inspired by [[Land Rover]], featuring a variable center [[Electromagnetic clutch#Multiple disk clutches|multi-disc differential]] with computer controlled lock.<ref name="Neil-2010">{{cite news|url= https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703727804576017951373275340 |title=The Pioneering SUV Isn't One Anymore |newspaper=The Wall Street Journal |date=December 18, 2010 |access-date=September 20, 2012|last1=Neil |first1=Dan }}</ref> Conventional front and rear [[Differential (mechanical device)|differentials]] are used with 3.39:1 gearing. The center multi-disc differential controls the front-to-rear [[torque]] split, biasing as much as 100 percent of torque to either the front or rear wheels.<ref name="canada.com">{{cite web|url= http://www.canada.com/sports/football/edmonton-eskimos/Road+test+2011+Ford+Explorer/4920809/story.html |title=Road test: 2011 Ford Explorer |website=canada.com |access-date=September 20, 2012}}</ref> Depending on the Terrain Management mode selected, the center multi-disc differential's intelligent lock will allow for a 50:50 torque split in off-road conditions.<ref name="canada.com"/> The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) includes a heavy-duty dedicated cooling system to allow the four-wheel drive system to supply continuous non-stop torque delivery to all four wheels indefinitely, without overheating.<ref name="motortrend1">{{cite web|url= http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1008_2011_ford_explorer_ride_with_video/powertrain.html |title=2011 Ford Explorer Powertrain |work=Motor Trend Magazine |publisher=Motor Trend |access-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> A "4WD" badge is advertised on the rear [[liftgate]] on the all-wheel drive models.<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url= http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/26/2011-ford-explorer-puts-four-cylinder-EcoBoost-engine-above-v6/ |title=2011 Ford Explorer puts four-cylinder EcoBoost engine above V6 in pecking order – Autoblog |website=Autoblog.com |date=July 26, 2010 |access-date=October 7, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/ |title=Ford – Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Crossovers, Ford Vehicles |website=FordVehicles.com |access-date=October 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100930183135/http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/ |archive-date=September 30, 2010 }}</ref> Explorer's overall off-road [[crawl ratio]] is 15.19:1 with high range – no low range – gearing.

Off-road electronics include [[Hill Descent Control system|Hill Descent Control]] (HDC), [[Hill-start assist|Hill Ascent Assist]] (HAA), [[Traction control system#Use of traction control|four-wheel electronic traction control]] and Terrain Management.

Four-wheel electronic traction control (ABS braking) is employed to simulate front and rear [[Locking differential#Alternatives|differential locks]] via aggressively "brake locking" the front or rear differentials, transferring up to 100 percent of torque from side-to-side.<ref name="Neil-2010"/><ref name="motortrend1"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thecarconnection.com/review/1065366_2012-ford-explorer_performance_3 |title=2012 Ford Explorer |website=thecarconnection.com |access-date=September 20, 2012}}</ref> In the right conditions, the Explorer can keep moving even if only one wheel has traction.
[[File:On Demand 4WD of 2011 Ford Explorer (6615643381).jpg|thumb|193x193px|Ford Explorer On Demand]]
Terrain Management includes four selectable modes. Each mode is selected via a rotary control dial on the center console, aft of the transmission shifter.

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!colspan=2|Terrain Management System<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/#page=Feature1 |title=Ford – Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Crossovers, Ford Vehicles |website=FordVehicles.com |access-date=October 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100930183135/http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/#page=Feature1 |archive-date=September 30, 2010 }}</ref>
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| '''Default start selection:'''
| ''[[Road|Normal Driving]]'' mode
|-
!colspan=2|Subsequent modes are selected by turning the control dial [[clockwise]].
|-
| '''Second selection:'''
| ''[[Mud]] & [[Rut (roads)|Ruts]]'' mode
|-
| '''Third selection:'''
| ''[[Sand]]'' mode
|-
| '''Fourth selection:'''
| ''Grass/[[Gravel]]/Snow'' mode
|}

Depending on the mode selected, Terrain Management will control, adjust, and fine-tune the engine, transmission, center multi-disc differential lock, throttle response, [[Traction control system#Use of traction control|four-wheel electronic traction control]] and electronic stability control (ESC) to adapt the SUV for optimal performance on the corresponding terrain.

Off-road geometry figures for approach, departure and ramp breakover angles are 21°, 21° and 16° respectively.<ref name="fordvehicles.com"/> Minimum running ground clearance is {{convert|7.6|in|mm|0}}.<ref name="fordvehicles.com"/> Standard running ground clearance is {{convert|8.2|in|mm|0}}.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2011-ford-explorer-revealed |title=2011 Ford Explorer Revealed – Kelley Blue Book |website=Kbb.com |date=July 26, 2010 |access-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> Low hanging running boards are no longer offered from the factory to help increase side obstacle clearance.

Moving to a monocoque body usually has a negative impact on towing capacity. The new Explorer will be available with an optional trailer tow package. The package includes a Class III trailer hitch, engine oil cooler, trailer electrics connector, trailer sway control (TSC), wiring harness and a rear-view camera with trailer alignment assistance to help in backing up to a trailer. If equipped with the trailer tow package the new 2011 Explorer will be able to tow up to {{cvt|5000|lb|0}} of braked trailer. That is {{cvt|1500|lb|0}} greater than the towing capacity stated for the Explorer America concept and {{cvt|2115|lb}} less than the outgoing Explorer's towing capacity, although that was only available with the 4.6 L V8 engine.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/#page=Feature11 |title=Ford – Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Crossovers, Ford Vehicles |website=FordVehicles.com |access-date=October 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100930183135/http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/2011/features/#page=Feature11 |archive-date=September 30, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/specifications/towing/ |title=2010 Ford Explorer, View Towing Specifications |website=FordVehicles.com |access-date=October 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100117015020/http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/specifications/towing/ |archive-date=January 17, 2010 }}</ref>