Planet Ford in Spring is excited to share the news about the all-new 2020 Ford Super Duty! The 2020 Super Duty has recieved some super upgrades in capability, power and technology.
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.”
Performance like Never Before
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You can feel the power of the 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 Improves Productivity
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With hands off the steering 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.
Because today’s work is a 24/7 proposition, staying connected is essential. 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.
Available lane-keeping alert 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.
Upgraded Design Inside and Out
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.
Super Duty’s LED headlamps have a new look with improved performance, while high series trucks feature continuous signature lighting. An improved front bumper and air dam optimize cooling and make using utility hooks easier. A freshened tailgate design, revised taillamps and new rear bumper convey bolder Built Ford Tough style.
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Decorative appliqués on the doors and media bin door have been updated on Lariat, while on Platinum edition trucks, these pieces have been updated to Onyx Argento wood. The interior of the Limited model is completely refreshed, with colors updated to Ebony and Highland Tan to provide a refined, modern feel. Limited features authentic materials like genuine leather, a coarse ash wood in black and modern brushed aluminum trim. Crafted details include decorative stitching on the leather-wrapped instrument panel topper, wrapped door armrests, seating and center console lid, and an embroidered Super Duty logo added to the floor mats. A soft headliner in Miko® suede is intended to give the cabin an expansive feel.
Put to the Ford Tough Test
This new F-Series is Ford’s more tested pickup in the company’s history. The trucks 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 torture includes running the truck around the clock under the most extreme loads and through all kinds of environmental conditions using dynos, test tracks and public roads. Because the testing surfaces and durability test tracks are so punishing, many of the miles are run using robot drivers that can handle the abuse better than humans to ensure every F-Series truck is Built Ford Tough.
The new Super Duty will be arriving this Fall. So, keep watch and come see us over at Planet Ford (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Conroe) on I-45 and the Louetta exit or make an appointment.
Planet Ford in Spring, Texas enjoys sharing positive news from Ford Motor Company, especially when it highlights what we are doing right to support our environment. Ford Motor Company has received an A grade for its water security efforts from CDP, the environmental impact nonprofit that drives sustainable economies. This marks the fourth year in a row CDP has rewarded Ford with an A for its water management efforts and the third year in a row they were graded A- for climate change efforts.
Ford Motor Company Recognized as Global Sustainability Leader in Water and Climate Change Efforts
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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Planet Ford in Spring, TX has the best team. Each month we come together to celebrate their achievements, anniversaries and birthdays. It’s one way we show our appreciation for our outstanding, award-winning Ford dealership family.
Among the highlights of the celebration, Shawn Burns, GM/OP, presented Armando Diaz with a gift for his milestone anniversary five years of service at Planet Ford. Mr. Burns also recognized our Employee of Month for January (drum roll)…. Congratulations goes to Joseph Stapp for achieving the honor that honor for the month. Each employee received a free spin and chance to win some extra cash by taking a turn at the Planet Money Wheel, a long-standing tradition at our dealership.
Anniversaries Morieta Treat 22 Years Sheila Gressett-Mcnatt 21 Years Larry Wills 16 Years Bryan Witt 14 Years Mark Foxworth 13 Years Lauren Forgie 12 Years Eddie Fullen 11 Years Charles Tatum 9 Years Karen Witkowski 9 Years Nathaniel Gordon 8 Years Chad Jennings 7 Years Jacoby Garmon 6 Years Armando Diaz 5 Years Colton Smith 3 Years Victor Alvarez Castillo 3 Years Amber Becka 2 Years Warren Ashford 1 Year Vanessa Espinoza 1 Year Fonyia Johnson 1 Year Megan Stephens 1 Year Belinda Beatley 1 Year Chris Byrd 1 Year Terrance Chaisson 1 Year Anthony Trevino 1 Year
Birthdays Doryce Hancock Jesse Williams Rogelio Gonzales Talath Hasan Jon Martin Joseph Caccamo Clarence Green Carolyn Muskiet David Tobola Juan Gonzalez Anthony Hoyuela Rainey Sternes Oscar Rio Verde Alan Ducker-Lopez Colton Smith Keith Birkenhauer Jeremi Brookter Andrew Risner Victoria Salazar Berenice Dominguez
Thank you to all of our employees for your hard work daily to help make Planet Ford the best dealership around! To learn how to join our team, visit the hiring section of PlanetFord45.com. For great new Fords, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Fords or used cars, trucks or SUVs, visit PlanetFord45.com.
Calling all Mustang fans and Ford fanatics! It’s time to gear up for the Mustang Club of Houston’s Annual Spring Open Car Show at Planet Ford on I-45 in Spring, Texas. This is an event you won’t want to miss.
Join us for a car show like no other around town! The event is open to all makes and models. Registration is only $30, or if you’re a Veteran or Active Duty Military it’s only $25. Proceeds benefit our Veterans.
Date/Time: April 13, 2019 Registration 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Awards at 2:00 p.m.
The Mustang Club of Houston, Inc. (MCOH) is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Classic and late-model Mustangs. During 2018 MCOH celebrated 25 years of fun Mustang Club events. The group is a family-oriented, organization that promotes interest in the American icon, ranging from car shows and cruises to motorsports events and picnics. MCOH presents two major car shows each year; one in the Spring at Planet Ford and one in the Fall.
RSVP for the event today! Learn more about the Mustang Club of Houston, Inc at MCOH.org. To get your own Ford Mustang, visit Planet Ford in Spring, Texas (serving The Woodlands, Cypress, greater Houston, Conroe). Shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com!
At Planet Ford in Spring (serving greater Houston, Cypress, The Woodlands, Conroe), safety is always a top priority, especially when it is time for our teen drivers to get behind the wheel. To help newer drivers be prepared on the road, Ford Motor Company is offering a great training opportunity, and it is completely FREE!
The Ford Driving Skills for Life training is kicking off 2019 at NRG Stadium in Houston on February 2-3, 2019.
Ford Driving Skills for Life is an award winning hands-on program for teens and new drivers that allows participants to drive Ford vehicles in a closed area through different scenarios and workshops that teach drivers the skills they need to be safe on the road.
Teens will be trained on: hazard recognition, braking and stopping distance, vehicle handling, dangers of distracted and impaired driving, space management, reaction time and more!
Planet Ford customers, employees families and our entire community are all welcome to join us. Again, this is a free event Ford Fund provides that invests in driver safety for your Houston area community. Please note that space is limited to 100 spaces per session and that four sessions will be offered over the course of the weekend:
Sat. Feb 2, 7:30am-12pm
Sat. Feb 2, 1pm-5:30pm
Sun. Feb 3, 7:30am-12pm
Sun. Feb 3, 1pm-5:30pm
Learn more and register with Ford Driving Skill today here. When you’re ready for a new Ford, make sure to take the short drive on I-45 to the Louetta exit and see us at Planet Ford in Spring, TX (serving The Woodlands, Conroe, Aldine, Cypress, Tomball, greater Houston).
The Planet Ford dealership in Spring, Texas always likes to share fun, Ford news! Do you know a Ford Hall of Fan? Without Ford’tastic fans, there would be no fame. So Ford created the Ford Hall of Fans to pay respect to those who deserve to be recognized.
Cast Your Hall of Fans Vote
Meet the nominees that eat, sleep and live football. Then cast your vote for the people you think are most hall-worthy? PLUS, you can enter for a chance to join them at Super Bowl LIII.
Our Planet Ford team in Spring, Texas has been super excited for the supercharged 5.2 litter V8 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500! The most powerful street legal Ford ever produces more than 700 horsepower and is capable of mid-three-second 0-60 mph and sub-11-second quarter-mile scores. Talk about blistering muscle speeds!
“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 Heart & Soul
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.
Mustang Evolved
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.
Ford introduces new colors for the 2020 GT500: 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, Planet Ford is your dealership to make your dreams come true. We can help you place an order and fill you in with updates as we learn more about release dates, etc. When you’re ready, come see us over at Planet Ford (serving greater Houston, The Woodlands, Cypress, Conroe) on I-45 and the Louetta exit or make an appointment.
Randall Reed, the Ford Whisperer and Planet Ford in Spring, Texas believe it is key to support and give back to our community. “It is especially important to our family and our dealership to do all we can to support our youth and their educations.”
Once again, Planet Ford (serving greater Houston) is proud to support the National FFA Scholarship Program in conjunction with Ford Motor Company Fund. Our Houston area Ford dealership will be supporting $1,000 scholarships paid to students at with Dekaney FFA, Spring FFA, Wunsche FFA, Klein Forest FFA, and Klein Collins FFA. In total, the Planet Ford locations will be handing out checks for $12,000.
“We are excited to be part of helping our young people’s educational dreams come true,” Mr. Reed added.
2019 marks the 72nd year that Ford and our trucks have been a part of supporting the FFA. In fact, Ford is one of the largest corporate sponsors of scholarships in the National FFA scholarship program. Since 1997, Ford and participating Ford dealers have awarded more than $11.8 Million in scholarships to FFA members.
Make sure to follow our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and watch our websites and blogs to learn more. If you’re in the market for a great truck for your own family of FFA members, take the short drive on I-45 or shop online anytime at PlanetFord45.com.
Everyone here at Planet Ford in Spring is super excited about the highly anticipated all-new Ford Explorer, which was revealed last night at Ford Field in Detroit with all the grandeur and hype. 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.
Explore(r) 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.”
Innovative 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.
Powerfully Equipped
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 Planet 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 PlanetFord45.com (serving Greater Houston, Cypress, The Woodlands, Conroe) to view our entire inventory, and then come see us off I-45 in Spring, Texas.
The all-new Explorer is manufactured right here in the heart of the United States and arrives this summer.
At Planet Ford in Spring, Texas, we know how much our customers rely on and appreciate their hard-working Ford vans. So it comes as no surprise to us that Ford has now become America’s best-selling commercial van for 40 consecutive years. That is unmatched in the automotive industry.
Best-Selling Through & Through
From 1979 through 2018, Ford sold more than 7.1 million vans with powerhouse names like Econoline, E-series, Transit and Transit Connect. Led by Ford Transit, America’s best-selling full-size commercial van, and Ford Transit Connect, the best-selling small cargo van, Ford sold more commercial vans than any other brand last year.
Looking for your own commercial van? Head on over to Planet Ford in Spring off I-45 where we have a great selection to choose from or shop online at PlanetFord45.com.
And remember, when there’s a job to be done, the best-selling commercial vans are Built Ford Tough.
