2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch edition introduces a rugged, premium appearance and brings the King Ranch name to America’s all-time best-selling SUV line Explorer King Ranch features a refined interior with rich Mesa Del Rio leather, real wood appliqués and meticulous attention to detail Explorer King Ranch is the latest addition to the Explorer lineup and celebrates 20 years of Ford’s collaboration with the legendary south Texas cattle ranch DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 24, 2021 – Ford Explorer, America’s all-time best-selling SUV1, adds the first-ever King Ranch edition to its stable, giving midsize SUV customers an all-new rugged, premium appearance with the uncompromising quality, craftsmanship and authenticity of the iconic Texas ranch.
Ford has given a boost to the Explorer lineup with the addition of a King Ranch Package. The King Ranch Package has been a stand out for the F-150 line where it has stood for quality, workmanship, workability, and it has stood out in those roles and more since Ford and the fabled ranch joined forces over the original King Ranch F-150 20 years ago.
With a premium look and luxury interior, this is the most refined Explorer yet.
Ford has long used the King Ranch to signify its most luxurious F-150 pickup line, but a little more than a year ago, the Blue Oval decided to apply the same fancy treatment to the Expedition model too. Thanks to a teaser that Ford released yesterday, we knew that a third King Ranch model would be added to the lineup, and now it s arrived. Meet the 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch edition. Billed as the most refined Explorer yet , this should be just the ticket for those with families who want a little something special from their SUV.
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Introduced for the 2001 model year with the F-150 SuperCrew, the King Ranch trim level is now available for the Explorer mid-size utility vehicle. Priced from $52,350 for rear-wheel drive or $54,350 for the all-wheel-drive option, the luxed-up SUV will arrive at dealers this spring. 23 photos
Not as luxurious as the Platinum nor as sporty as the ST, this fellow takes its name from a ranch founded by Captain Richard King in 1853 in Texas.
“Explorer families can now enjoy a piece of the King Ranch’s renowned craftsmanship and the multigeneration legacy that still thrives 168 years after its founding,” declared Explorer marketing manager Lee Newcombe.