And it's safer. Inside, Explorer's passengers have more room to stretch out. The passenger compartment is two inches wider compared with the previous model and for the first time, offers an optional third row of seating - enough overall room to accommodate seven adults. These benefits are thanks to Explorer's 2.5-inch wider track and efficient packaging of the new independent rear suspension.
Additional storage is located beneath the rear cargo floor.
As well, small items easily can be loaded through a new rear liftglass, designed with a liftover height virtually identical to that of a shopping cart for easier loading of groceries and cargo. The liftglass section opens with a touch of a dedicated button on the key fob, while leaving the passenger doors locked. Ergonomics and functionality are at the heart of many of the vehicle's design features. Optional running boards are wider to provide a confident step-in point. Inside, the most frequently used controls, like radio buttons, are in the driver's line of sight.