{"id":1242,"date":"2025-12-08T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2025-12-12T10:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:21:59","slug":"the-ford-explorer-just-got-a-makeover-you-wont-see-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/the-ford-explorer-just-got-a-makeover-you-wont-see-in-america\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ford Explorer Just Got A Makeover You Won\u2019t See In America"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.midborodocuments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bgvrft-dvc-fdb-vc-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ford is working on a facelifted Explorer for the Chinese market.<\/li>\n<li>It features an all-new front end along with other minor updates.<\/li>\n<li>The 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine returns, still producing 286 hp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ford&rsquo;s Chinese lineup offers an interesting mix of vehicles we don&rsquo;t get stateside. Key among them are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/10\/new-bronco-basecamp-raises-the-roof-as-orders-open-in-china\/\">Bronco Basecamp<\/a>, Mondeo, and Edge L.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The differences don&rsquo;t end there as the Chinese Explorer is notably more interesting than what we get in America. That trend continues as the Ministry Of Industry and Technology has revealed a lightly facelifted version of the mid-size crossover is coming soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2022\/08\/2023-ford-explorer-revealed-in-china-with-overhauled-exterior-and-interior\/\">Ford&rsquo;s Chinese Explorer Revealed With A Massive Widescreen Display<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looking instantly recognizable, the updated model has a new front end with slender headlights that feature horizontal graphics. They&rsquo;re connected by an illuminated bar.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>Further below, we can see a flatter and wider grille with new detailing. It&rsquo;s joined by a new bumper, which trades soft curves and flowing surfaces for an H-like design. Designers also gave the Explorer new vertical air curtains, which appear to flow into the grille thanks to new black accents.<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p>The sides appear to carryover largely untouched, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/ford\/\">Ford<\/a> may offer a handful of newly styled wheel designs. We can also see some variants will be offered with a contrasting black roof.<\/p>\n<p>The updates to the rear end are relatively minor, but the model has been equipped with a new rear bumper, which features vertical accents. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/ford-explorer\/\">Explorer<\/a> also adopts a hidden exhaust as the tailpipes are now tucked underneath the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>On the topic of power, Ford mentions in its MIIT filling that the Explorer will have a 2.3-liter engine producing 286 hp (213 kW \/ 290 PS). This suggests the model will use a familiar 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that has 328 lb-ft (445 Nm) of torque and a top speed of 124 mph (200 km\/h). As with the current version, it&rsquo;s expected to be paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Given the timing, a full reveal and market launch in China will likely take place in the first quarter of next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Chinese Explorer<\/h5>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford is working on a facelifted Explorer for the Chinese market. It features an all-new front end along with other minor updates. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine returns, still producing 286 hp. Ford&rsquo;s Chinese lineup offers an interesting mix of vehicles we don&rsquo;t get stateside. Key among them are the Bronco Basecamp, Mondeo, and Edge L. 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