The Ford Explorer Timberline Is Ford s Latest Off-Road Play Thing
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Ford has so many off-road signaling trims now Ranger Tremor, F-150 Tremor, Super Duty Tremor, Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-150 Raptor that I’m beginning to lose track. But here is another one: the Ford Explorer Timberline.
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As with most new trims, Explorer Timberline can come in a new color, called Forged Green Metallic. There is also a specialized LED lamp situation, which can be two-and-a-half times the brightness of the high beams. Here is more of the meat of it, according to Ford:
A new addition for Explorer Timberline is a Torsen® limited-slip rear differential, which automatically sends torque to the wheel with the best traction and prevents the other wheel from spinning to help keep the vehicle moving.
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The 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline is a slightly more off-road-ready variant of Ford s family crossover. It s got a little more ground clearance, a little more traction, and a little more underbody protection. It also has grille-mounted LED fog lights that, dear God, are going to give me a mild heart attack whenever I see them in my rear-view mirror, because they look so much like the grille-mounted low-profile LED lights you see in basically every Explorer-based police car. Ford
Ford says the Timberline is the seventh new off-roady model the company has introduced since 2019 alongside the two- and four-door Bronco, the Bronco Sport, the new F-150 Raptor, and the Tremor variants of the Ranger, F-150, and Super Duty. But an Explorer Raptor this is not: the Timberline spec brings a 0.8-inch lift with heavy-duty shock absorbers from the Explorer Police Interceptor, 265/65 Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires on unique 18-inch wheels, and unique front and rear fascias to add cl
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2022 Ford Explorer Timberline Spied Showing Jagged Mountain Emblem
Jan 05, 2021 at 4:12pm ET ++ Here s the Explorer that s more capable of going on an adventure.
The Ford Explorer Timberline is on the way to offer buyers a more rugged version of the SUV. These new spy shots catch its latest development, including some previously unseen details.
The Timberline model gives the Explorer a different front fascia with a red accent and matching tow hooks. The lower section is metallic to look like a skid plate. Look closely in the upper part of this area and note the embossed mountain logo, which is under cover in the last spy shots.
Thanks to two brand-new trim levels.
Ford has enthusiasts covered with its upcoming Bronco and Bronco Sport models, both of which are built to handle off-road elements. Though it won t be as capable as the Bronco family, Ford has another capable SUV on the way. Car And Driver reports that the 2022 Ford Explorer will offer a new off-road package, rumored to be called the Explorer Timberline. Ford trademarked the Timberline name back in 2018 with the Maverick name, though we were unsure what the former would be used for until now.
Maverick is still expected to go on an upcoming compact pickup truck model, while the Timberline should grace the back of the most off-road-ready Explorer. This new Explorer option was formerly rumored to be called the FX4, but Ford s recent introduction of the Tremor name shows that it s willing to use other names for its off-road packages.