Ford makes a weekend SUV getaway extraordinary
There is no feeling quite like hitting the road and getting out of town. Whatever activity you favor — offroading or heading into the desert to camp and stargaze around the fire — you are in for a treat with Ford.
Any extraordinary journey requires the right vehicle, but driving off the beaten track without fully understanding how to approach different conditions can be intimidating — and even dangerous. So here are some tips to help you get the most out of your journey:
As Robert Frost once opined, sometimes it is taking the road less traveled that makes all the difference. But the trouble with roads less traveled is that they are often also less paved, less comfortable, and sometimes covered in — or entirely made of — sand. If you are in an Explorer 4x4, you have a head start with Intelligent 4WD and Terrain Management, plus Hill Decent Control, which will give you the confidence you need to tackle the toughest off-road environments with ease.
What good is a boat, jet ski, or quad bikes parked in a driveway? Before planning any trips with a heavy trailer, make sure you have a vehicle up for the job — and double check your owner’s manual to make sure your trailer is within the recommended towing limits. Also get to know any helpful tech your vehicle comes with. The Ford Explorer, for example, can tow more than 2,250 kg and uses advanced Trailer Sway Control technology to give you con- trol and confidence at any speed.
There are few better ways than star gazing to end a day of tough offroading after escaping the city. The Explorer’s available dual-panel moonroof with power sunscreen covers the first and second rows, brightens up the interior giving you and your family their own personal skylight and a window to the stars — the ultimate HD display.
The Intelligent 4WD Terrain Management System helps provide surefootedness in a variety of road conditions, while AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and Curve Control enhances confidence in slippery conditions. The strong unibody structure of Explorer helps to protect occupants in case of a collision.