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Emme Hall
Ford is leaning heavily into the off-road market these days, with the new dirt-specific Tremor package for the Ranger, F-150, and SuperDuty pickup trucks. Now, Ford is giving the three-row Explorer SUV the rough-road treatment with the new Timberline trim, set to go on sale this summer.
The Timberline isn't quite as robust as the Tremor package, and it can't really touch the off-road capabilities of the upcoming Bronco, but it still boasts improvements over the standard Explorer. The Timberline's all-wheel drive system gains a Torsen limited-slip differential to replace the open rear differential. It doesn't have a low range or locking differentials, but alas, it's an improvement. This keeps the power going to the wheel that has the most traction for better off-road grip and performance, especially when paired with the Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires measuring 265/65 on 18-inch wheels. Read the full article here.
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