Friendly Ford sees great success with 2018 Explorer

In a region of the country that has a multitude of recreational activities, the 2018 Ford Explorer at Friendly Ford answers the call for outdoor enthusiasts.

Now, the Explorer features a new grille, seating up to seven people, hands-free liftgate, a choice of three engines and the responsive performance of SYNC 3 voice-activated technology.

Engines in the ’18 Explorer include the 3.5-liter VCT V-6 with 290 horsepower, the 2.3-liter Ecoboost with 280 horsepower and the 3.5-liter Ecoboost best-in-class V-6 with 365 horsepower.

Fuel mileage ratings include a combined 20 mph in the V-6, combined 22 in the 2.3-liter and combined 18 in the 3.5-liter Ecoboost.

Suspension packages include Normal for everyday driving on wet or dry paved roads; Mud/rut for backgrounds that can get muddy after a good monsoon rainstorm; Sand, which covers the day at the beach or a trip to Dumont Dunes southwest of Las Vegas; and Snow, Gravel, Grass that