Used 2021 Ford Explorer Limited | Sunroof | Heated & Cooled Leather

2021 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD

The 2021 model year represents a highly advanced and mature chapter for the sixth-generation Ford Explorer. Moving to a highly advanced, longitudinal rear-wheel-drive biased CD6 platform architecture, this Canadian family cruiser features extensive structural optimization. It uses high-strength boron steel tubes inside the A-pillars and hydroformed safety cages to maximize passenger cell protection while significantly reducing dead weight.

Equipment Group Packages Explained

When auditing pre-owned 2021 Explorer Limited models in the Canadian marketplace, you will typically encounter two primary build configurations:

• Equipment Group 300A (Standard Limited Base): Fully loaded out of the gates, this baseline configuration establishes high-end premium features as standard equipment. It includes a 12-speaker B&O® sound system, ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, and standard factory remote starting.

• Equipment Group 301A (Limited Convenience Package Upgrade): Heavily requested by Canadian buyers, this upgraded group layers on an elite suite of electronic convenience hardware designed to completely automate daily tasks. It adds a PowerFold® third-row seat configuration that folds completely flat at the touch of a button, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a hands-free foot-activated power liftgate, memory driver settings conjoined with power-folding side mirrors, and a household-style 110V/150W AC power outlet in the center console.

Quick Specifications

AttributeSpecificationEngine Core2.3L EcoBoost® Direct-Injection Intercooled Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve I-4Output300 hp @ 5,500 RPM / 310 lb-ft of torque @ 3,500 RPM (High-Output Core)Transmission10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission with Rotary Gear ShifterDrivetrainIntelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ (7 Selectable Modes)Fuel Economy11.7 L/100 km City / 8.6 L/100 km Highway / 10.3 L/100 km Combined (EnerGuide)Total Seating6 Passengers (Standard 2+2+2 Executive Captain's Chair Layout)Max Towing2,404 kg (5,300 lbs) Standard factory heavy-duty hitch receiver packageCargo Capacity515 Litres (Behind 3rd Row) / 1,356 Litres (3rd Row Down) / 2,486 Litres (Max Flat)

Technical Package Breakdowns

1. High-Torque 2.3L EcoBoost Core & 10-Speed Transmission

The mechanical core of the 2021 Explorer Limited drops lazy atmospheric engines, deploying a high-performance, quick-spooling forced-induction power system engineered to maximize real-world capability:

• Muscular 2.3T Engine Block: The advanced 2.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine pushes out a robust 300 horsepower. Because its full 310 lb-ft of torque peaks early at 3,500 RPM, it completely eliminates off-the-line lag under heavy passenger loads while guaranteeing rapid cabin heater warm-up cycles on freezing sub-zero winter mornings.

• SelectShift® 10-Speed Automatic: Power moves through a smooth conventional 10-speed automatic transmission. Utilizing closely stacked ratios to find the optimum gear step immediately under load, this multi-gear automatic minimizes transmission hunting while securing a stellar 8.6 L/100 km provincial highway cruise rating.

• Intelligent 4WD with 7 Drive Modes: Operating as a proactive traction shield, this full-time all-wheel drive system monitors real-world wheel speed metrics. It pairs with a console rotary dial allowing the driver to instantly modify vehicle stability controls across seven profiles: Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, Slippery (slush/ice), Sport, Tow/Haul, and Eco mode.

2. Tailored "Limited Luxury" Premium Passenger Sanctuary

Step past the heavy-duty structural door seals to experience an exceptionally clean, minimal driver command station highlighted by ambient lighting accents and premium acoustic insulation panels:

• Micro-Perforated Leather Climate Seating: The front row features premium leather-trimmed captain's chairs with multi-stage heated and ventilated (cooled) adjustments. It includes a 10-way power driver's seat and an 8-way power passenger seat. The second row standardizes executive heated captain's chairs with an E-Z Entry tip-forward mechanism for quick access to the rear rows.

• 12-Speaker Bang & Olufsen® Sound Stage: Premium-loads your daily soundtrack by standardizing an immersive, high-power 12-speaker B&O® Premium Acoustic Sound System, delivering studio-quality acoustic clarity through all three passenger rows.

• SYNC® 3 Connected Media Center: Anchors the center dashboard stack with an 8-inch color touchscreen display audio hub. It features standard wired Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ smartphone projection, voice-activated standalone GPS navigation, a smartphone wireless device charging pad, and dual front/rear high-speed USB data charging panels.

3. Tailored "Canadian Climate" Cold-Weather Infrastructure

Explicitly engineered to turn freezing northern sub-zero morning transits into an effortless routine, the Canadian-market Limited package leaves vital cold-weather conveniences standard right out of the box:

• Standard Heated Steering Wheel: Features a premium leather-wrapped, heated multi-function steering wheel to keep your hands warm without bulky winter gloves, beautifully supported by integrated media and cruise controls.

• Intelligent Tri-Zone HVAC & Remote Start: Packages a fully automatic tri-zone electronic climate control loop with isolated second-row auxiliary controls, a factory-installed Remote Engine Starting system integrated onto the proximity key fob, and body-colour power side-view mirrors with integrated electronic heating elements to dissolve morning frost instantly.

4. Ironclad Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ Radar Armor

Drive with the absolute peace of mind that comes from an advanced high-tensile structural safety cell, energy-absorbing front and rear crumple fields, and a comprehensive airbag defensive capsule. The Limited trim standardizes Ford's top-tier Co-Pilot360 active radar surveillance networks:

• 360-Degree Split-View Camera: Heavily upgrades low-speed visibility by utilizing a multi-camera array to stitch together a crisp, aerial 360-degree bird's-eye view of your surroundings directly on the central screen, complete with a dedicated front lens washer jet to clear away road salt, winter slush, and mud.

• Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ Driving Network: Employs an extensive active radar shield to run Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering, Evasive Steering Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane-Keeping Assist.

• Massive Pass-Through Cargo Cavern: Yields a practical 515 litres of space when all rows are occupied. Dropping the 50/50 split third row reveals a generous 1,356 litres of space. Folding the second and third rows completely flat unleashes a staggering, class-competitive 2,486-litre flat-loading floor to effortlessly accommodate lifestyle travel luggage, multiple full-size hockey bags, or heavy occupational tools.

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