REDESIGNED PLATFORM this model year marked a significant redesign for the Ford Explorer featuring a new rear-wheel-drive platform. This change improved the vehicle's handling towing capacity and overall driving dynamics. POWERTRAIN OPTIONS It came with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering a good balance of power and fuel efficiency. It produced 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque which was quite impressive for a base model. INTERIOR SPACE AND COMFORT With 3 rows of seats accommodates up to seven passengers. The redesign also brought higher-quality materials and a more modern user-friendly cabin layout. SAFETY FEATURES It included the Ford Co-Pilot360 a suite of advanced safety features. This package offered automatic emergency braking blind-spot monitoring lane-keeping assist and a rearview camera enhancing driver and passenger safety.