<P> Available features on the fifth generation Explorer include intelligent access with push button start, remote engine start, power liftgate, power adjustable pedals with memory, premium leather trimmed seating, heated and cooled front seats, dual headrest DVD entertainment system, adaptive cruise control, active park assist, SIRIUS Travel Link, MyFord Touch, Ford SYNC by Microsoft, Sony audio system with HD radio and Apple iTunes tagging, in - dash advanced navigation system, SoundScreen laminated acoustic and solar tinted windshield with rain - sensing wipers, 20 - inch polished V - spoke aluminium wheels, and High - intensity discharge headlamps (HID) and LED tail lamps . </P> <P> Unlike the Explorer America concept vehicle which only seats five occupants, the production Explorer holds two rows of seating with available PowerFold fold flat third row seating (like the previous generation) and accommodates up to seven occupants . </P> <P> The Explorer is available in either front - wheel drive or full - time all - wheel drive . At first only one engine was available: the 290 hp (216 kW) (255 lb ⋅ ft (346 N ⋅ m) of torque) 3.5 liter TiVCT (Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing) V - 6 attached to either the 6 - speed 6F automatic or 6 - speed 6F SelectShift automatic . </P> <P> Soon thereafter, Ford offered the economical 240 hp (179 kW) (270 lb ⋅ ft (370 N ⋅ m) of torque) 2 liter EcoBoost turbocharged, direct - injected I - 4 mated to the 6 - speed 6F automatic . The I - 4 engine is not available with the optional 6 - speed 6F SelectShift automatic, and will only be available in front - wheel drive . </P>

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