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With its sleek lines and elegant styling, the Explorer is a welcome escape from the ordinary. Set your sights on the 2024 Ford Explorer, where style meets capability. Power and Performance Driven by a turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine, the Ford Explorer has the power to meet the challenges of the modern lifestyle. The Explorer can achieve a robust 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque to navigate urban jungles and perform challenging tasks with ease. When equipped with the available Class IV Trailer Tow Package, this versatile mid-size SUV can tow up to 5,600 pounds, perfect for trailering a small camper or a bass fishing boat. With a sophisticated 10-speed automatic transmission and an advanced suspension system featuring MacPherson struts in the front and independent multi-link in the rear, the Ford Explorer delivers a luxuriously smooth ride for life's tranquil moments. Adapting to unpredictable road conditions and uncertain driving needs is as simple as turning a dial thanks to the Explorer's Terrain Management System. Choose from these Selectable Drive Modes: Normal Eco Sport Trail Slippery Tow/Haul more Designed for the Modern Lifestyle The Ford Explorer is infused with modern amenities designed to keep you and your passengers engaged throughout your travels. The Explorer's SYNC 3 Technology features an intuitive touchscreen display with built-in connectivity to compatible Android and Apple smartphones. USB ports and 12-volt Powerpoints help keep your devices charged and running. Advanced technology is also used to keep you and your passengers safe, with automatic safety features that include Lane-Keeping Assist, Rear Parking Sensors, and Auto High Beams. Comfort and Convenience With room to seat seven, the mid-size Ford Explorer has plenty of space to comfortably accommodate friends and family in its spacious cabin. For everyday tasks or whenever adventure beckons, the Explorer offers flexible cargo solutions to suit your needs. The standard cargo volume of 18.2 cubic feet is ideal for groceries but can be quickly expanded up to 87.8 for large loads or bulky items. Easily open and close the power liftgate with the push of a button. Inside the Explorer's cabin, thoughtfully designed details enhance comfort and convenience for you and your passengers. The driver's seat features 8-way power-adjustable settings for a glove-like fit and the front passenger seat can be adjusted four ways. The Explorer's automatic climate control system can maintain three temperature settings inside the cabin and rear-seat passengers have direct access to an auxiliary control panel. The Ford Explorer is an all-around performer combining style and capability to suit the modern lifestyle. Explore the thoughtfully engineered features of the Explorer and chart a course to Steet Ponte Ford in Yorkville, NY to connect with their knowledgeable sales team.

Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 While most people in Yorkville, NY recognize safety as being an important aspect of car ownership, not many recognize just how safety-focused technology has come over the years. One of America’s most iconic SUVs, the 2022 Ford Explorer, is packed full of some incredibly advanced new safety features. One lifesaving safety feature available to Ford Explorer drivers, Automatic Emergency Braking, acts to detect oncoming frontal impacts and apply the vehicle’s brakes on your behalf in order to prevent a crash. Another, more popular safety feature of the 2022 Ford Explorer here at Steet-Ponte Ford is called Cross-Traffic Alert. While safely reversing out of parking spots, the Cross-Traffic Alert feature will act to alert you through audible and visual cues when other cars are driving past you. Last, as one of the most convenient highway driving safety features, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control lets 2022 Ford Explorer drivers follow the car in front of them at a safe distance without the need to constantly accelerate and decelerate. Browse Our New Ford Explorer Inventory Today!

Thursday, 26 May, 2022 The Ford Maverick pickup truck at Steet-Ponte Ford has some very practical and valuable safety features that can help keep drivers safe while driving in Yorkville, NY. Some of the safety features included in the Ford Maverick truck are the rear parking sensors, the rear-view camera, and the adaptive cruise control. The rear parking sensors can help to ensure that the driver of the Ford Maverick can park safely without having to look behind the vehicle. This allows the driver to stay focused on the road ahead and not have to be looking at where they are going to park the vehicle. Additionally, the rear-view camera helps the driver see behind the vehicle when they can't look out of the side window due to traffic or parked cars. This feature enables the driver to monitor what is happening behind the vehicle to see if there are any other vehicles or hazards.Take a Look at Our New Ford Inventory Take a Look at Our New Ford Inventory

Tuesday, 12 April, 2022 If you are looking for a large SUV that has exceptional technology features, check out the Ford Expedition. The Ford Expedition not only has premium safety technology, but this SUV also has great in-vehicle features. Some of the premium safety technology includes intersection assist, which lets you know if there is a vehicle coming your way when you need to go through an intersection and make a turn. Also, the Ford Expedition has pre-collision assistance with AEB. This feature scans the road ahead so that you are aware of any potential collisions. The in-vehicle technology for the Ford Expedition starts with a large 15.5-inch display. The display allows you to easily see and access most of the technology features that come with this SUV. There is also a dynamic digital instrument cluster that is 12.4 inches and has a productivity screen as well as customizable features. Browse New Ford Expedition

Thursday, 10 February, 2022 The Ford Bronco is designed to make off-roading more accessible to anyone in Yorkville, NY who wants to experience it. At Steet-Ponte Ford, we are happy to point out the performance features that make off-roading so easy in a Ford Bronco. The first major performance benefit that you'll notice is the incredible ground clearance you'll have. If you opt for standard tires, you'll still have eight inches of ground clearance. If you want to upgrade your tires to 35 inches, you'll add three extra inches of ground clearance. This type of clearance can navigate rocky terrains, overgrown grass, and other dry landscapes that may give other cars difficulty. If it's wet terrain that has you worried, the Ford Bronco can help you safely travel over shallow bodies of water. You'll have up to 33.5 inches of water fording capability. Additional features that you can choose to add include skid plates, sway bar, and trail turn assist. Check Out Our New Ford Bronco Inventory Today! Check Out Our New Ford Bronco Inventory Today!

Thursday, 30 September, 2021 If you want an electric SUV with iconic styling and state-of-the-art features, the Ford Mustang Mach-E at Steet-Ponte Ford is a great catch. The Ford Mustang Mach-E helps you stay safe with Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 and Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0. In addition, Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 comes with the Comfort/Technology Package. With Ford Co-Pilot360, you get a host of driver-assist features that include a Blind Spot Information System that helps you stay aware of vehicles in your blind zones, and this system comes with Cross-Traffic Alert. The Lane-Keeping System provides you with warnings if you start to sway out of your lane, and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking is included with Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0. Additional features of this package include a rearview camera, Post-Collision Braking, Reverse Brake Assist, and a Reverse Sensing System. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 has Intersection Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-n-Go. With Ford Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0, you get Active Park Assist 2.0. Check Out Our New Ford Mustang Mach-E Inventory Today!