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All New Explorer on Sale in November
Staff, Thursday September 13, 2001.
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"The 2002 Explorer is completely new from the ground up," said Ford's SUV and Light Commercial Marketing Manager, Kevin Lillie. "We drove the prototypes when they first arrived in Australia for the local development program and were very impressed by the general refinement and vehicle dynamics. Once the unique local suspension settings were finalised, we had a product that was even better suited to our local conditions."
Longer wheelbase
While the length and width of the new Explorer remains unchanged, the wheelbase of the new car is substantially longer. The chassis of the new car is 350 per cent stiffer, with a 26 per cent improvement in vertical and lateral bending. This has enabled engineers to fine tune the ride and handling package and has also lead to huge reductions in NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels. Interior room has also increased significantly.
The 2002 Explorer is fitted with a sophisticated, fully independent suspension system (IRS) that is standard on all models.
The powertrain line-up for the 2002 Explorer includes an all-new, all-aluminium, 4.6 litre V8 engine. The 4.0 litre V6 can now be teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional revised 5-speed automatic transmission.
An optional, fully integrated, factory-fitted, third row seat means the Explorer can carry seven adults in comfort.
The automatic transmission, V8 engine and third row seat are all standard on the top-of-the-range Limited model.
The safety package for the new Explorer boasts several new generation features, including an optional, roof-moulded, 'air curtain' that deploys to cover about 75 per cent of the side glass area to protect front and middle row outboard occupants in the event of a side impact. Dual front airbags and pyrotechnic seatbelt pre-tensioners for the front seats are also standard.
Local Development
Heavily disguised prototypes of the new car first visited Australia in 1998 to ensure the new car would thrive in the harsh conditions of the Australian market. Unique suspension settings, designed to cope with a high degree of dirt road usage, were developed during thousands of kilometres travelled during a number of development trips.
Changes to the local Explorer include unique bushes, spring settings and sway bars.
The all-new Explorer will be seen at the 2001 Sydney International Motorshow and go on sale in November.
For further information contact:
Ford Australia Communications
Phone: 03-9359 8491
