Ford expects that demand for off-road-capable vehicles will last well after pandemic restrictions lift.
In keeping with the Timberline’s bid for off-road credibility, Ford calls it four-wheel drive, but the system is otherwise mechanically the same as the one Ford bills as all-wheel drive in other Explorers.
New front and rear fascias — the bumpers’ cosmetic covers — along with the increased ride height, new wheels and tires contribute to greater approach, breakover and departure angles than other Explorers.