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It's no Bronco, but the Explorer Timberline adds hardware to improve the off-road capability of Ford's three-row mid-size SUV.

Ford Reveals First-Ever Explorer Timberline Photo: Ford Ford just can’t stop beefing up the 2021 Explorer lineup. Following the addition of the iconic King Ranch and a more affordable Enthusiast ST option, Ford adds the most off-road-capable Explorer ever made in the form of the Timberline. Yes, the most off-road-capable Explorer ever. Ford makes sure that the 2021 Explorer Timberline is as advertised, giving it standard Intelligent 4WD with the Terrain Management System and Hill Descent Cont...

Ford Explorer Timberline – Most Off-Road-Capable Explorer Ever Ford delivers on promise to offer more rugged, off-road-capable SUVs and trucks by introducing the new Explorer Timberline; the first Timberline series Ford SUV gives customers more capable off-road features for memorable weekend adventures with family and friends New 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline is the most off-road-capable Explorer ever thanks to increased ground clearance, improved approach and departure angles, steel skid pla...

The new Timberline off-road trim will eventually migrate to other Ford SUVs, too

Ford Debuts Rugged 2021 Explorer Timberline with Off-Road Gear 5 May 2021, 12:20 UTC · by If youre looking for a capable off-roader, Ford has you covered with vehicles like the Bronco, the F-150 Raptor, and Tremor-badged trucks. But now you can also tackle the great outdoors in the Explorer Timberline, a more off-road capable version of the midsize SUV. 15 photos Ford says a recent survey indicates that people take part in more outdoor activities than before the health crisis, with 40% o...

Heavy-duty shocks from the Police Interceptor and A Torsen Diff Under the skin of the new 2021 Explorer Timberline, Ford has upgraded the suspension with heavy-duty shocks from the Explorer Police Interceptor, new springs, and stabilizer bars, which in combination with the all-terrain tires give it a 0.8-inch lift, for a minimum ground clearance of 8.7 inches. At the front, there’s an exclusive rebound spring to reduce sudden jarring during off-road driving. Combined with the model-specific f...

The Timberline sits 0.8 inches higher than a standard Explorer thanks to heavy-duty shocks taken from the Explorer Police Interceptor. Combined with high-sidewall Bridgestone Dueler P265/65R-18 all-terrain tires and unique front and rear fasciae, the Explorer Timberline boasts improved clearance. The approach angle is 23.5 degrees, the departure angle is 23.7 degrees, and it offers 8.7 inches of ground clearance. This added capability comes with a more rugged look, capped off with a new availab...

2021 Ford Explorer Timberline joins the likes of Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport and F-150 and Ranger Tremor as off-road ready vehicles. Ford continues to focus on rugged adventure with “most off-road capable Explorer ever.”

2021 Ford Explorer Timberline pairs off-road upgrades with double-take styling Chris Davies - May 5, 2021, 10:35am CDT Ford has launched a new series for its SUVs, with the 2021 Explorer Timberline promising more off-road ability, even if it also looks kinda like a cop car. Described by the automaker as its “most off-road-capable Explorer ever,” the special trim boosts ground clearance and improves both the approach and departure angles. Compared to a regular Explorer, t...

Ford has introduced its Explorer Timberline SUV, designed with off-road features. It will arrive in dealerships this summer.