The is riding the current SUV boom, with sales approaching 250,000 in 2015, a 19-percent increase over the previous year. But Ford seemingly will not rest until there s an Explorer in every driveway. For the, Ford already added a new, top-tier
В and gave it the muscular 365-hp EcoBoost V-6 that previously was exclusive to. Now it s making the Sport s blackout grille and other visuals available on the lower-spec XLT model, with the new Sport Appearance Package.
The package gives the workingman XLT the bad-boy look of the Sport, with that grille and other black exterior trim, a black roof rack, and 20-inch wheels in dark gray. The interior gets a bit of visual spice, too, its gray seats boasting contrast stitching, leather bolsters, and microsuede insertsвthe latter on the door panels, as well.
That spice doesn t extend to the mechanicals, however. The XLT makes do with the standard, 290-hp naturally aspirated V-6 or, optionally, the more-economical, 280-hp 2. 3-liter EcoBoost inline-four. If you want the 3. 5-liter EcoBoost or the firmer suspension, you ll have to spring for the genuine Sport.
Ford hasn t released pricing for the packageвwhich arrives this fall with the 2017 modelвbut expect it to be a lot closer to the XLT s $34,295 base price than to the nearly $10K-dearer Sport, which starts at $44,195. 28. The vehicle's electrical system (including the battery), the wireless service provider's signal and a connected mobile phone must all be available and operating for 911 Assist to function properly.
These systems may become damaged in a crash. The paired mobile phone must be connected to SYNC, and the 911 Assist feature enabled, in order for 911 to be dialed. When the feature is ON, 911 Assist uses your paired and connected mobile phone to assist occupants to contact emergency services by dialing 911 if your airbag deploys or, on certain vehicles, if the emergency fuel pump shut-off is activated.
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Aftermarket on-board diagnostic devices may interfere with various vehicle systems including Vehicle Health Report and 911 Assist. To avoid interference, remove the device or contact the device maker for more information on compatibility.
