If you’ve ever had auto issues, you know how important quality car care really is. At Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas, we have certified technicians utilizing leading-edge equipment to analyze and work in your Ford truck, Ford car and Ford SUV.
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If you ever need service, our team at Prestige Ford (serving Rockwall, Rowlett, Mesquite, Garland, Plano, Wylie) is here to help. Schedule service and then stop by at 635 and Shiloh. We are always here and happy to help.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Prestige Ford is celebrating Ford Truck Month with some of our biggest truck deals of the year! Prestige Ford (serving Garland, Plano, Rockwall, Rowlett, Mesquite) is here to help you find the truck you’ve been dreaming of, from the new Ford F-150 and F-250 to the F-350, Super Duty and new commercial trucks to help get the “Built Ford Tough” jobs done.
Plus, our Ford dealership has incredible deals on Ford trucks, such as the Transit; Ford cars, like the Mustang and Ford SUVs, including the EcoSport, Edge, Explorer and more!
Ford Ranger
Built Ford Tough® is the foundation of America’s popular line of rugged Ford pickups, now even more formidable with the all-new Ford Ranger, tested under conditions more extreme than you would ever likely encounter.
2.3L EcoBoost®
310 lb.-ft. Torque
270 Horsepower
1,860-lb. payload* and 7,500-lb. tow** ratings
Twin-Scroll Turbocharger
10-speed SelectShift®
Best-In-Class EPA-Estimated Gas MPG
Available FX4 Off-Road Package
Terrain Management System™ (included in FX4 Off-Road Package)
Trail Control™ (included in FX4 Off-Road Package)
Ford Co-Pilot360™ (standard on Ranger XLT and LARIAT)
FordPass Connect™
Waze & Alexa enabled via SYNC 3
*Class is Midsize Pickups based on Ford segmentation. **When properly equipped.
Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 makes tough tasks look easy, whether it’s working on the job or heading out on a weekend of recreation. F-150 outperforms every other truck in its class when hauling cargo in the bed or towing a trailer. No wonder the competition is always in a scramble to follow the leader.
Available second-generation 3.5L EcoBoost® twin-turbo V6
375 Horsepower
470 lb.-ft. of torque,
Best-In-Class Towing at 13,200 lbs.**
Available 3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel
250 Horsepower
440 lb.-ft. of Torque
Best-In-Class Towing at 11,400 lbs.**
Six different engines available
Driver Assist Technologies
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™
BLIS with Trailer Coverage
Hill Descent Control™
Co-Pilot360™
FordPass Connect™
Waze & Alexa enabled via SYNC 3
Ford Super Duty
Whatever the task you have at hand, the Ford Super Duty® can’t be beat for power and capability. Cut the body weight of the previous-generation Super Duty® with high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy. Reinvest the weight savings in a stronger high-strength steel frame and chassis components. Put the muscle where it really counts to work for you on a tough job site or on rugged off-road terrain.
6.2L gas V8
430 lb.-ft. of Torque
Ford TorqShift® G 6-Speed (F-250)
Available B20-capable 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8
450 Horsepower
935 lb.-ft. of Torque
Advanced Fuel Options
Up To Seven Available Cameras
Tailgate Step With Tailgate Assist
Solid Front Axle (4×4)
AdcanceTrac® with Roll Stability (RSC®) and Trailer Sway Control
Best-In-Class Payload*
That’s just the beginning. Don’t let this huge sales event pass you by. At Prestige Ford, we have great deals, incentives and rebates to help you find the right vehicle at the right price! Take the short drive to 635 and Shiloh or shop online anytime at PrestigeFord.com. Let us get you in the truck, SUV or car of your dreams, today!
Prestige Ford is super excited to share the news about the 2020 Ford Super Duty, debuting with a myriad of updated features!
New F-Series Super Duty improvements include new gas and diesel engines, an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission, chassis upgrades, exterior and interior design updates, and smart advanced technology that raises the bar again in towing, payload and connectivity.
“Super Duty customers have demanding and diverse needs – from towing heavy trailers to repairing critical infrastructure,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, North America. “Productivity is their lifeblood and their truck is their biggest tool. Our new Super Duty has more power, more payload and towing capability and better technology than ever to help these customers build a better world.”
NewPerformance and Capability
Courtesy of Ford Media
The new Ford has an all-new design and build. A 7.3-liter V8 joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty’s gas engine stable. The Ford-designed and Ford-built third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel V8 is upgraded to deliver more power and torque. An all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift® automatic transmission is paired with the 7.3-liter V8 and third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel V8. Ford is the only manufacturer to design and build all of its heavy-duty engine and transmission combinations – ensuring the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations.
“With the addition of the 7.3-liter V8, upgrades to our 6.7-liter and the debut of an all-new 10-speed transmission, we are delivering the strongest, most capable Super Duty powertrain offerings yet,” said Mike Pruitt, Ford Super Duty chief engineer.
Technology That Assists and Improves Productivity
Courtesy of Ford Media
Backing up just became that much easier. Class-exclusive new Pro Trailer Backup Assist will have you backing up the largest trailers into the tightest of spaces. Taking your hands off the wheel, drivers use the Pro Trailer Backup Assist knob to easily steer the trailer via the reverse camera. The truck’s Trailer Reverse Guidance system shows trailer angle and direction, and provides steering suggestions to most efficiently direct a trailer backward. Both systems are built to accommodate all trailer styles, including fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers.
Ford knows that being connected 24/7 is a must. Every new 2020 Super Duty includes FordPass Connect™ embedded 4G LTE modem with Wi-Fi access for up to 10 devices, keeping crews in communication no matter where the job might take them.
The all-new 2020 has available lane-keeping alert that helps you stay between the lines on the road, while the Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage monitors for vehicles in your blind spots – even when towing. Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking aids in avoiding or mitigating collisions with other vehicles. These features are standard on XLT and above Super Duty models. Modern touches include the addition of wireless charging and USB-C ports to power your devices.
Power Inside and Out
An all-new featured for the first time, all dual-rear-wheel Super Duty trucks are fitted with a uniquely designed high-airflow grille optimized for maximum powertrain cooling.
The Super Duty’s LED headlamps have both a new look and improved performance. An upgraded front bumper with air dam optimize cooling. A freshened tailgate design, revised taillamps and new rear bumper convey bolder Built Ford Tough style.
Passed Ford Tough Standards
The new Super Duty has gone endured more than 12 million miles of testing for the 2017 model year, which was increased by an additional 7 million miles for 2020 to ensure the new Super Duty can stand up to the rigors the most exacting truck customers demand of it. This F-Series went tackled continuous running around the clock under the most extreme loads and through all kinds of environmental conditions using dynos, test tracks and public roads.
The new Super Duty will be arriving this Fall. So, keep watch and come see us over at Prestige Ford in Garland (serving Plano, Wylie, Rockwall, Rowlett, Mesquite) off Shiloh and 635.
Prestige Ford in Garland is excited to share some environmentally positive news from Ford Motor Company. It is always great to see a company, like Ford, be recognized for going the extra mile. The DCP, the environmental impact nonprofit that drives sustainable economies, has recognized Ford’s water security efforts with an A grade. This is not only the 4th year in a row that Ford has earned an A, it is one of less than 30 companies globally to receive an A rating.
Ford and Water Conservation
The company started working to conserve water in 2002 and through its global water initiative has reduced operational water use by 62.5 percent, saving 10.4 billion gallons of water. Ford is on track to achieve its goal of reducing water use by nearly three-fourths by 2020, with a long-term goal of using zero drinkable water in its vehicle manufacturing processes.
“Access to clean water is a fundamental human right,” said Kim Pittel, vice president, sustainability, environment and safety engineering, Ford Motor Company. “We know we play an integral role in establishing best practices to help protect the environment – both for Ford and our supply chain. Through our integrated approach to sustainability, our goal is to improve the lives of not only our customers, but communities around the world.”
Ford and Climate Change
Ford has been investing billions of dollars in electric vehicles to play their part in saving climate change.
This is the third year in a row that Ford Motor Company receives an A- for their climate change efforts. CEO, Jim Hackett, discusses a new approach called the transportation mobility cloud to tackle the systemic issue of congestion in transportation.
As part of the company’s commitment to deliver on its share of CO2 reductions consistent with the Paris Climate Accord, Ford is investing $11 billion to introduce 16 fully electric vehicles within a global portfolio of 40 electrified vehicles through 2022. Additionally, in 2017 Ford achieved its goal to reduce the company’s global carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing operations by 30 percent per vehicle produced by 2025, eight years early.
“Congratulations to all companies that made it onto CDP’s A list this year,” said Paul Simpson, CEO of CDP. “As the severity of environmental risks to business becomes ever more apparent, these are the companies that are positioning themselves to provide solutions, seize new market opportunities and thrive in the transition to a sustainable economy. We need to urgently scale up environmental action at all levels to meet both the goals of the Paris Agreement and sustainable development goals. It’s clear the business world is an essential player in this transition and the A list companies are set to make a substantial contribution to those goals.”
Ford’s annual sustainability report has tracked the company’s comprehensive approach to managing corporate social responsibility issues related to climate change, water conservation and air quality among others, and has identified opportunities for significant impact across the business since 2000.
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UPDATE 2/13/19:Dropped off 1,700 lbs of canned goods today to the Good Samaritans of Garland serving the Rowlett, Sachse and Garland Communities.
They are in need of Peanut Butter, Soup and Mac & Cheese for canned goods.
Good Samaritans of Garland is also now serving over 250 homeless and are in need of soap and travel-sized toothpaste.
The community can donate online at www.GoodSamofGarland.org or drop items off with Pam at 214 N 12th St, Garland, TX 75040.
The Fill A Ford F-250 Canned Food drives have continued to grow and are held quarterly throughout the year within the community.
Prestige Ford is gearing up with the Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. for another Fill-A-Ford event! Drop off canned goods including meat ravioli, tuna and spaghetti sauce to help us fill an entire F-250 truck bed through February 13th at Prestige Ford.
Prestige Ford is gearing up with the Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. for another Fill-A-Ford event! Drop off canned goods including meat ravioli, tuna and spaghetti sauce to help us fill an entire F-250 truck bed through February 13th at Prestige Ford.
Prestige Ford holds 4 Fill A Ford F-250s throughout the year to provide canned goods to the Good Samaritans of Garland.
Their mission is to provide food assistance to help families and individuals who are in need to move toward self-sufficiency. Help us meet Good Samaritans goal, as well as those in need.
Pam Swendig (far right), Executive Director of Samaritans of Garland, Inc.; Sheena Sharapata (right), Director of Training, Recruitment Marketing, Events & Promotions; Scott LeMay (left), Deputy Mayor Pro Team and City Council District 7.
It’s that time of year, again! Join us for the 5th Annual Prestige Ford Bass Master Tournament on Sunday, April 14th, 2019. This great event takes place at Lake Ray Hubbard at Chandler’s Landing Marina 1 Harborview Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032.
There is a $12,500 guaranteed payout for the Top 10 Placements.
Entry for early registrants is only $200. Entry fee morning of tournament is $300. Plus, $20 additional biggest bass pot.
There will be complimentary BBQ for all participants. Weigh in trailer provided by Victory Fishing Events and is sponsored by Plano Marine PlanoMarine.com.
Thank you bags provided, along with raffle items. All donations go to the veteran and first responder nonprofit, 22KILL.
Get your spot, today! For questions and registration, contact Justin Wright at (214) 605-0263 or Sheena Sharapata (214) 477-7245.
*Official rules will be emailed upon registration.
Good news for everyone rushing to make the deadline for the Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship. The deadline to apply has now been extended from Feburary 6th to Thursday, February 21st. Don’t delay, start your application today! Prestige is proud to partner with the Ford Motor Company fund to directly help support area Garland schools.
Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas is excited to announce new scholarship opportunities now available in conjunction with Ford Motor Company for Garland High School, North Garland High School and South Garland High School.
Prestige Ford, the Ford Motor Company Fund have team up to make education a priority in select areas by providing Ford Driving Dreams scholarships to students who attend high schools where Ford operates.
High school students have the opportunity to receive scholarship(s) worth $2,000 each. These local awards are exclusive to South Garland High School seniors.
Last year’s winners.
The scholarships are part the Ford Motor Company Fund’s flagship education initiative which brings inspiration and education resources to more than 35,000 high school, middle school, and elementary school students. The Ford Driving Dreams Tour is designed to motivate students to read at an early age, complete high school on time and pursue higher education.
The application deadline to apply has been extended to Feb. 21, 2019.
It’s the pinnacle of any pony car ever engineered by Ford and the team at Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford in Garland, Texas can’t wait for it to roll into our showroom this fall. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is the most powerful street legal vehicle Ford has ever produced.
“With its supercar-level powertrain, the all-new Shelby GT500 takes the sixth-generation Mustang to a performance level once reserved only for exotics,” said Hermann Salenbauch, global director, Ford Performance vehicle programs. “As a Mustang, it has to be attainable and punch above its weight. To that end, we’ve set a new standard among American performance cars with our most powerful street-legal V8 engine to date, plus the quickest-shifting transmission ever in a Mustang for all-out precision and speed.”
GT500/Under the Hood
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, because let’s be real – the muscle matters most!
Ford’s Shelby GT500 starts with a supercharged 5.2-liter aluminum alloy engine built by hand. To keep the intake air cooler and deliver a lower center of gravity, the team inverted a 2.65-liter rootstype supercharger with air-to-liquid intercooler tucked neatly in the V8 engine valley.
Like Shelby GT350, the aluminum alloy block features weight-saving wire-arc cylinder liners and high-flow aluminum cylinder heads, plus larger forged connecting rods, improved lubrication and cooling passages. Beneath that, a structural oil pan adds strength, reduces vibration, and features a patented active baffle system to keep oil where it’s needed.
To harness its power and torque to the unique carbon fiber driveshaft, Ford Performance leveraged learnings from the tuning of its Ford GT supercar’s dual-clutch transmission. The team selected a TREMEC® 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is capable of shifts in under 100 milliseconds. This dual-clutch transmission is designed for a number of drive modes, including normal, weather, sport, drag and track, and activates features like line-lock and launch control through selectable Track Apps.
All of this in sweet, synergistic harmony with one another gives the GT500 a projected 700-plus horsepower and blistering straightline speeds.
The Evolution of Mustang
Power and torque are just one element of many to the all-new GT500. To take advantage of these accomplishments, Ford gave the most powerful Mustang ever produced cutting-edge active chassis technology, track-bred Michelin tires and Brembo® brakes – all dialed in by Ford Performance.
Shelby GT500 takes advantage of revised suspension geometry, a new electronic power steering unit and lighter-weight coil springs front and rear. Next-generation active MagneRide™ suspension is one of many baked-in goodies, along with the latest in advanced drive mode technologies from Ford Performance. The payoff is the highest-ever lateral acceleration from a Mustang for greater track performance and driver control.
A performance vehicle like this calls for a performance sized tire and braking system. Putting all this chassis hardware to the pavement is:
Custom Ford Performance-spec Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
16-5-inch (420-millimeter) two-piece rotors
Larger, stiffer Brembo sixpiston calipers.
The GT500’s new braking system has 20 percent more swept area than the Shelby GT350’s, giving these brakes more than 30 percent additional thermal mass in the front corners.
In addition to the new performance braking systems and tires, are two handling packages with increasing level capability. An available Handling Package includes adjustable strut top mounts and spoiler with Gurney flap.
For the true hardcore performance vehicle enthusiast, Ford offers an available Carbon Fiber Track Package which features:
Exposed 20-inch carbon fiber wheels with 0.5-inch-wider rear wheels (11.5-inch)
Custom Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
Adjustable exposed carbon fiber GT4 track wing and splitter wickers with integrated dive plane
Rear seat delete to reduce weight
Design, Comfort & Technology
The purpose-built cockpit of the GT500 boasts race-inspired premium materials and unique finishes worthy of its world-class power. Premium touchpoints include an available exposed carbon fiber instrument panel appliqué and new door panel inserts in Dark Slate Miko® suede with accent stitching.
Performance shouldn’t mean sacrificing comfort. Ford offers two available seating flavors. Recaro racing seats with firm side bolstering and pass-throughs for safety harnesses offer the highest level of performance, while those looking for even greater comfort, power-adjustable seating with Miko suede inserts is offered.
Ford puts a lot of emphasis on technology, which is why the all-new Shelby GT500 picks up a 12-inch full-color LCD instrument cluster, first introduced on the Mustang GT and Ecoboost packages. The GT500 also gets an available high performance custom-tuned 12-speaker B&O® Play premium audio system. All of this is controlled via an 8-inch SYNC® 3 touch screen featuring SiriusXM and FordPass Connect™. And if you haven’t heard of what all FordPass Connect™ can do, you can learn about it here.
New Shelby, new colors. For 2020, the GT500 introduces Red Hot, Twister Orange and Iconic Silver. Painted stripes are available too.
Excitement, joy, elation. Words can’t really do justice to how we feel, as well as how we know you’re feeling too. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is as iconic as it is beautiful. And wow is it beautiful.
If you’re ready to take the sports car of your dreams home, Prestige Ford is your conduit to doing just that. We can help you place an order and fill you in with updates as we learn more about release dates, etc. Come in to Prestige Ford (serving Greater Dallas, Plano, Rockwall, Rowlett, Wylie, Garland, Mesquite) off 635 and Shiloh today or make an appointment here.
Follow our social media for all major Ford updates, including news on the all-new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500.
After an exciting last week with the 2020 Ford Explorer debut, we finally have some more details here at Prestige Ford about the two new models of the Explorer that are new to the lineup.
The all-new Explorer ST and the all-new Explorer Hybrid complete a lineup that includes a variety of driver and passenger comforts, an array of technologies that improve every drive, and new powertrain options that deliver power and efficiency.
“This new generation of Explorer recognizes that every family – and every driver – is unique,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford executive vice president, product development and purchasing. “With an all-new ST and an all-new hybrid, there truly is an Explorer for every adventure.”
These latest additions to the all-new Explorer family – built at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant – will join base, XLT, Limited and Platinum models in showrooms.
Explorer ST
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for track drivers stands at 143 mph.
The all-new Explorer ST is the most powerful and fun-to-drive Ford SUV ever.
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for track drivers stands at 143 mph.
“We designed it to be an ST from the beginning,” said Ed Krenz, Ford Performance chief functional engineer. “There’s no mistaking its ST DNA. It has a performance feel with sustained performance capability and wears an unmistakably ST appearance. More than anything, it’s just a hell of a lot of fun to drive.”
Engineered by the Ford Performance team, Explorer ST uses a specially tuned 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine projected to achieve 400 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. A top speed target for track drivers stands at 143 mph.
Explorer ST delivers an engaging driving experience with a quick-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission and standard four-wheel drive with selectable traction control. Available upgrades include an ST Street Pack and an ST Track Pack. Both have 21-inch aluminum wheels with differing levels of performance brakes and feature larger vented rotors, red-painted brake calipers with stainless steel pistons, and larger brake pads for even better stopping power.
As with Edge ST, Explorer ST offers a Sport mode for an exhilarating ride. When engaged via the selectable drive mode dial in the center console, the steering system tightens for sportier reaction, the gas pedal responds more aggressively, gears hold longer and shift quicker, and an enhanced engine note plays through the cabin.
Visually, Explorer ST stands out courtesy of a black mesh grille insert, liftgate appliqué, lower bodyside details, roof-rack side rails and skid plate elements. “EXPLORER” badging stretches across the front edge of the hood.
Inside, a 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster is standard. A flat-bottomed, heated steering wheel embossed with an ST logo and unique floor mats are subtle cues exclusive to Explorer ST. Leather sport bucket seats with micro-perforation, City Silver accent stitching and ST logo complete the sporty feel.
Explorer ST comes standard with a Class III Trailer Tow Package with Cargo Management System and Active Park Assist 2.0 – Ford’s new driver-assist parking system that takes control of the steering wheel, gas pedal, brake pedal and gear shifter during parallel and perpendicular parking maneuvers with a simple touch of a button.
Explorer Hybrid
All-new Explorer Hybrid is a no-compromise Ford hybrid SUV designed to offer performance and capability in a fuel-efficient package.
Ford is reinventing the standard for hybrids – introducing an entirely new generation of vehicles this year that bring out the best in hybrid capability with great performance and the freedom to go further.
The all-new Explorer Hybrid, which features a 3.3-liter hybrid powertrain, is projected to produce a combined system 318 horsepower. An EPA-estimated range of more than 500 miles between gas station fill-ups is targeted for the rear-wheel-drive model*.
All-new Explorer Hybrid is a no-compromise Ford hybrid SUV designed to offer performance and capability in a fuel-efficient package.
An all-new 10-speed modular hybrid transmission provides SUV capability. Unlike previous hybrid vehicles, a specially designed liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery is built into the Explorer chassis below the second-row seats to preserve cargo and passenger space.
“Reduced cargo space in hybrids is a thing of the past for Ford customers,” said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief engineer.
Available in Limited edition trim, Explorer Hybrid comes with Active Noise Cancellation, Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+™ driver-assist technologies, leather seats with micro-perforation and accent stitching, second-row heated seats, a 14-speaker B&O premium sound system, wireless phone charging pad and 10-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats.
*Actual range will vary. Final EPA-estimated ratings available in the 2019 calendar year.
The 2020 Explorer lineup will be available this summer (hopefully in May). So if you’re in the market for a brand new Ford Explorer and are looking forward to the new model, connect with our social media. We will post as soon as they are rolling off the truck and on to our lot!
Last night, everyone here at Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford watched the live stream of Ford introducing its all-new 2020 Explorer. To say we were impressed would be the understatement of the year. The new explorer is a complete redesign of America’s all-time best-selling SUV and now features a huge model lineup that boasts more power, space and the latest in technology to help keep you going.
Exploring More
Explorer is now more capable, comfortable, sportier and roomier in all three rows thanks to Ford’s flexible new rear-wheel-drive architecture.
“Explorer drivers told us what they want – more capability, more power, more space,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s head of product development and purchasing. “They want more technology, not just for the driver, but for the whole family. And they want all of it with a beautifully sporty exterior. This new Explorer gives them all of that, and more, helping make every journey more enjoyable.”
Improved off-road capability comes courtesy of intelligent four-wheel drive and an available new Terrain Management SystemTM that features seven easy-to-engage drive modes.
Powertrain offerings include a 3.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost® V6 projected to produce 365 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque using 93-octane gas, making this the most powerful Explorer ever. The Explorer lineup now features standard, XLT, Limited, Limited Hybrid, ST and Platinum models.
Standard features are important, and the all-new Explorer comes packed with more than a dozen new standard features for only $400 more over the previous model. These features include:
power liftgate,
2.3-liter EcoBoost engine with all-new 10-speed transmission,
8-inch digital touch screen with SYNC® 3,
FordPass ConnectTM Wi-Fi service for up to 10 devices and more.
“We obsessed about what Explorer customers need and want,” said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief engineer. “We met with customer groups, pored through internet forums, and dissected social media posts to determine what they love about today’s Explorer and understand their pain points. Then we found ways to improve it across the board. Every enhancement on this all-new Explorer was inspired by our customers.”
Technology
Building upon Ford’s push to bring more driver-assist technology to market, the 2020 Explorer introduces available Active Park Assist 2.0. The class-exclusive feature – standard on Explorer Platinum – allows the driver to park in a parallel or perpendicular spot with a touch of a button without having to work the steering wheel, gear shifter, gas pedal or brake pedal. Available reverse brake assist, also standard on Platinum, uses radar and ultrasonic sensors to detect an object in Explorer’s path, and can apply the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision when the vehicle is backing up at a low speed – such as when exiting a driveway.
Furthermore, Ford’s all-new Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Sign Recognition is also available. In addition to automatically slowing when traffic ahead slows and helping keep the vehicle centered in its lane, the system uses cameras to read speed signs and, combined with the available navigation system, adjusts cruise control settings accordingly.
Co-Pilot360TM
Explorer comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360TM, a suite of driver-assist technologies including:
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, which includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support
Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert
Lane-Keeping System
Rearview camera with built-in lens cleaner
Auto headlamps with auto high-beams
Other available Ford Co-Pilot360 technologies include Evasive Steering Assist, which provides steering support to help avoid a collision; and Post-Impact Braking provides braking after a collision to lessen injury and damage caused by a secondary crash event.
“It’s not about filling the vehicle with technology for technology’s sake,” said Chris Billman, Ford Co-Pilot360 engineering manager. “It’s about improving the experience, making driving less stressful, and helping the driver to feel more confident behind the wheel.”
Going Digital
Passengers in all three rows will enjoy FordPass Connect, a standard feature that serves up 4G LTE Wi-Fi for up to 10 mobile devices with a compatible wireless subscription service. FordPass Connect gives drivers remote access to their Explorer, allowing them to use their smartphone to lock, unlock, locate and start the vehicle, as well as monitor key vehicle diagnostics.
Explorer features an available 10.1-inch touch screen mounted in portrait configuration on the center stack. Navigation maps can fill the entire screen for easy viewing, or split the space with audio information. The screen uses capacitive glass comparable to what consumers are accustomed to on smartphones and tablets, providing a quicker, more responsive interaction with the updated SYNC 3 system. Standard SYNC 3’s more intuitive layout gives drivers compatibility with available features such as Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto® and Waze navigation.
A wireless charging pad is available that allows customers to recharge compatible mobile devices, and up to four USB ports, including new type-C outlets, charge next-generation mobile devices. Up to three 12-volt outlets and a 110-volt outlet are also available.
For music lovers, Explorer offers an available 980-watt, 14-speaker B&O premium audio system. Access to SiriusXMTM satellite radio is standard and comes with new touch screen graphics and functionality – including a display of the day’s sports scores. HD RadioTM is standard on Limited and Platinum models.
The touch screen shares information with the available 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster, which displays important vehicle information such as speedometer and gas gauge. It uses 3D animated graphics to change information depending on which of the seven drive modes are selected using the available Terrain Management SystemTM.
Powerful New Explorer
Ford’s recipe for Explorer has always relied on three main ingredients – capability, comfort and design. The new rear-wheel-drive architecture enables bumper-to-bumper improvements that include an even more athletic appearance, increased capability and the best passenger accommodations in an Explorer ever.
The powerful new engine lineup features a pair of EcoBoost entries – a 2.3-liter turbocharged I-4 that comes standard on base, XLT and Limited models, and a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that powers Explorer Platinum. The reinvigorated 2.3-liter engine is projected to produce 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, with improved performance over the outgoing Explorer equipped with the same engine.
“A vehicle like Explorer can’t just be good-looking,” said Craig Patterson, Ford SUV marketing manager. “Explorer customers need it to do certain things. They need to be able to drive certain places and haul specific items. This Explorer performs no matter what adventures you have in store.”
Driving And RWD
Up to seven selectable drive modes are available for customers to tailor their drive experience to road, weather and terrain conditions on demand. Rear-wheel-only Explorer drive modes include normal, sport, trail, slippery, tow/haul and eco. Vehicles equipped with intelligent four-wheel drive add a deep snow and sand mode for improved performance off-road.
Rear-wheel drive also enables more towing capability when properly equipped, regardless of engine. Vehicles equipped with a 3.0-liter EcoBoost can tow up to 5,600 pounds, a 12 percent increase over outgoing models with 3.5-liter EcoBoost. New models outfitted with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost and Class III Trailer Tow Package can tow up to 5,300 pounds, versus the 3,000 pounds today’s similarly equipped Explorer is capable of.
Hauling boats and trailers was certainly a priority for the Explorer team, but so was accommodating smaller items such as everyday drink bottles and cellphones. With every detail scrutinized, the new Explorer can boast 123 cubic liters of stowage space throughout the cabin, giving passengers in all three rows no shortage of places to stow personal items.
Available PowerFold® third-row seats and new E-Z entry second-row seats let drivers create a flat-floor cargo area that stretches out to offer 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space – wide enough to fit standard 4-foot building materials, depending on seating configuration. Accommodating families of all sizes, second-row seats feature a new mechanism that allows for easy entrance and exit to the third row using just one hand. Redesigned ISOFIX anchor points allow child seat installation anywhere in the second and third rows. Second-row windows are equipped with available retractable sunshades.
Stylish, Modern Design
A number of consistent design qualities have helped define Explorer over the past 29 years, and the design team strived to hold on to these important pieces of heritage. Longtime traits – including Explorer’s blacked-out A-pillars and D-pillars and body-color C-pillars – are retained. Changes to the overall profile include a more sloping roofline and shorter front overhang, giving the vehicle a sportier, more stylish appearance.
Explorer comes standard with 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, but across the lineup drivers can opt for one of seven wheel designs.
Going Platinum
Platinum drivers will enjoy 21-inch premium aluminum wheels, as well as:
door handles with satin aluminum insert,
liftgate appliqué,
lower bodyside cladding insert,
roof-rack side rails,
unique grille with satin aluminum finish,
standard twin-panel moonroof,
special leather seats,
leather-wrapped steering wheel, dashboard, door rollovers and door and front console armrests.
But whether you’re here for the Platinum or the XL, the all-new 2020 Ford Explorer has something for everyone and is here to prove that it is the most advanced, powerful SUV in its segment.
Stay tuned to Prestige Ford social for more info on availability and features including the Limited Hybrid and ST models.
Looking to get into a current generation Ford Explorer? Visit PrestigeFord.com (serving Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Plano, Mesquite) to view our entire inventory, and then come see us off 635 and Shiloh in Garland, TX.
The all-new Explorer is manufactured at Chicago Assembly Plant and arrives this summer.
