

The only mechanical change to the 2016 Explorer is the addition of a new 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder powerplant in place of last year’s 2.0-liter engine. The Explorer’s interior mostly soldiers along unchanged, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as we didn’t have too many complaints about the outgoing model’s cabin. There are a few noticeable changes, including some revisions to the center control stack, for example, along with the gauge cluster, the steering wheel and a few cabin materials.

See all 2015 Ford Explorer models available near youĬompared to the 2016 Explorer’s thoroughly revised exterior, its interior doesn’t receive such a thorough overhaul. After all, this update isn’t a full redesign, but rather a thorough facelift. Other revisions are limited to new wheels and a few new paint colors. While the Explorer also makes changes in back, they don’t go as far as the updates to the crossover’s front end. The latest version offers a totally new front end with squared-off headlights, an updated grille and a new front bumper. If you see a 2016 Explorer from the front, you’ll immediately notice its major stylistic differences compared to last year’s model.
