What's new on the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

Engineering the Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Sport Chief Engineer Bill Gubing talked to Lou Ann Hammond, CEO, www.drivingthenation.com, about the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport.

What was done differently for the Sport compared to the regular 2013 Ford Explorer?

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The 2013 Ford Explorer Sport comes with 4WD, Navigation System, Keyless Entry, Fog Lights, Leather Seats, Heated Seats, Bucket Seats, Alloy Wheels. For 2013, a new Sport trim joins the Explorer fleet, offering a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, standard 4-wheel drive, 20-inch sport alloy wheels and two-tone leather. The 2013 Ford Explorer sits near the bottom of our rankings due to its poor reliability.

2013 Ford Explorer Sport specs

Model: 2013 Ford Explorer
Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs
Horsepower: 365 hp
Tire size: P255/50R20
Engine: 3.5 L V6
MPG: 16 city / 22 highway
Curb weight: 4,697 lbs
Wheel size: 20″ diameter, 8.5″ width

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Lou Ann Hammond

Lou Ann Hammond is the CEO of Carlist and Driving the Nation. She is the co-host of Real Wheels Washington Post carchat every Friday morning and is the Automotive, energy correspondent for The John Batchelor Show and a Contributor to Automotive Electronics magazine headquartered in Korea. Hammond is a founding member of the Women's World Car of the Year #WWCOTY, and board member of the Women in Automotive.