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2012 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility debuts

2012 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility debuts

Ford Motor Company today revealed its newest pursuit-rated vehicle – Ford’s first-ever specially designed Police Interceptor utility built for the rigors of police work. The new vehicle is designed... 

2011 Ford Explorer becomes a crossover

2011 Ford Explorer becomes a crossover

Ford Explorer, the vehicle that defined the SUV segment, has been completely reinvented for better fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality. It has lost its offroad capabilities and... 

2012 Ford Explorer debuting in early 2011

2012 Ford Explorer debuting in early 2011

This photo of what is purportedly the next-generation Ford Explorer is doing the rounds of the internet. While many believe it is the real deal, we believe it is simply a manipulation of an existing spy... 

Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles for faulty cruise control

Ford recalls 4.5 million vehicles for faulty cruise control

Over the years, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been recalling a number of older American-made models over the issue of “leaking” cruise control switches in certain... 

Ford Explorer Sport Trac & Mercury Mountaineer to die

Ford Explorer Sport Trac & Mercury Mountaineer to die

Ford is planning to unceremoniously dump the Explorer Sport Trac model once hte current production run ends. As production of the current body-on-frame Explorer winds down in the coming months, the Sport... 

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of... 

2002-2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer recalled

2002-2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer recalled

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a warning for owners of 2002 to 2005 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer SUV’s due to 200 complaints where the vehicles were said to have...