After releasing details about the upcoming 2016 Ford Explorer, it is clear that the design team at Ford Motor Company has outdone themselves once again. This midsize SUV has been redesigned from bumper to bumper, and the result is a sleeker, more aerodynamic silhouette that oozes style and sophistication. A wealth of brand-new features and safety systems, a more spacious cabin, and new engine choices combine to form the most attractive Explorer model yet. We here at Planet Ford can’t wait to be able to offer this
brilliantly designed SUV to Houston drivers, and you’re about to find out why!
Ford continues to push the limits of their engine design, and the three available engine options for the 2016 Explorer prove that a glass ceiling only exists to be broken. The highlight of the lineup is undoubtedly the new 2.3L EcoBoost I-4, which boasts more torque than the standard 3.5L V6. The enhanced power of the four-cylinder EcoBoost means that for the first time, a four-cylinder Explorer can be equipped with 4-wheel-drive and a Class II trailer tow package! The availability of four-cylinder efficiency and V6-level power in a single package makes the EcoBoost-equipped Explorer an ideal choice for Houston-area families gearing up for summer.
The biggest news surrounding the 2016 Explorer is the introduction of the Explorer Platinum. Nirvana leather adorns the major surfaces such as the seats, dashboard, and door inserts, while authentic wood accents and brushed aluminum inserts add a feeling of 
luxury and sophistication throughout the cabin. Standard rearview and available front cameras provide a 180-degree view and proximity alerts, and they also feature an integrated lens-washing system unique to the 2016 Explorer. Ford’s suite of active safety systems, including the Blind Spot Information System, Lane Keep Assist, and Enhanced Active Park Assist are all standard. The dual-panel moonroof also comes standard on the Explorer Platinum, offering a breathtaking view for everyone in the vehicle to enjoy.
Nearly every feature that is optional on the lower trim levels comes standard in the Platinum. Its 3.5L EcoBoost V6 uses twin turbochargers and direct fuel injection to achieve impressive fuel efficiency, which is aided by the new body design’s aerodynamic improvements and active grille shutters. The V6 EcoBoost is paired with a SelectShift automatic transmission and a 4WD configuration that allows your new Explorer to handle difficult terrain and adverse road conditions with ease. Additionally, the standard Class III Trailer Tow package means your new Explorer will be ready and able to handle anything you need it to do.
At every level, the new 2016 Ford Explorer is built to impress, and it surely does. The continuous innovation and drive to excel displayed by Ford’s design team is a big reason why more people stick with Ford than any other brand year after year. The 2016 Explorer hits Ford dealerships this summer, so why not trade in that used Ford Explorer for the latest in comfort, luxury, and utility? Whether you’re coming from Houston, Crosby, Conroe, or Humble itself, visit Planet Ford in Humble, TX and find out just how much the 2016 Explorer has to offer.
ird year in a row, Randall and Sherry Reed along with Planet Ford family have donated a brand new Ford to Humble ISD’s District Teacher of the Year! This year’s winner was (drum roll) was 
robust Fox Racing suspension, which has been upgraded over previous generations. The highlight of this redesigned off-road beast, however, is without a doubt Ford’s ferocious new 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine. Equipped with twin turbochargers and mated to a revolutionary 10-speed automatic transmission, the new V6 will leave the 6.2L V8 present in the older Raptors in the dust. Ford has yet to release the exact numbers for the V6 EcoBoost, but those in the know have said that it will turn out around 450 horsepower, which is a significant boost over the V8 it is replacing.
Street, Weather, Mud, Baja, and Rock. Ford has been somewhat tight-lipped about other features, as they have been with the V6’s specifications, but more information will come to light as we get closer to the Raptor’s projected release in the fall of 2016. Until then, off-roaders, mudders, and truck lovers in Houston will just have to wait patiently, but the payoff will be all the sweeter. When that wonderful day does arrive, come by Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble, TX and find out what it really means to be “Built Ford Tough.”
available 50 Years Appearance Package, which includes a 50 Years grille, 19-inch Luster Nickel aluminum wheels, leather-trimmed seats with stylish custom embossing and stitching, Axle Spin aluminum accents on the instrument panel and an aluminum scuff plate. There is simply no better way to exhibit your love for America’s favorite pony car. Even without the Appearance Package, a wide selection of striking colors – including Triple Yellow and Ruby Red multi-coat tones ripped straight from the pages of hot rod history – and ten different wheel designs allow plenty of choices to make your new Mustang fit your exact tastes and turn heads all over Houston.
efficiency, offering 300 horsepower and 22 combined MPG. The GT’s lean and mean 5.0L V8 returns with a number of enhancements over previous generations, with 435 horsepower, 400 lb.-ft. of torque, and 19 combined MPG. The headlining addition to this year’s lineup of Mustangs, however, is the all-new 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine. While traditionalists may not like the idea of a four-cylinder power plant in a Mustang, a quick test drive will change your minds. This engine, the first EcoBoost ever offered in a Mustang, clocks a jaw-dropping 310 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. of torque while offering stellar fuel economy at 25 combined MPG. The scrappy 2.3L EcoBoost actually generates more power at half the displacement than the 2005 Mustang GT’s 4.6L V8!
most popular in fifteen other states as well! With the next most popular vehicle only holding twelve states, the Ford F-Series is the most beloved car or truck in more states than any other make or model.
