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America's all-time best-selling SUV just got even better. The 2021 Ford Explorer is now available with the iconic King Ranch trim level. This new trim gives customers a rugged, premium appearance with what Ford calls uncompromising quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity of the iconic Texas ranch. It's slated to come out in the spring of 2021! McLarty Daniel Ford wants to give you a little sneak peek of what you can expect in the beautiful 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch edition. STYLING: Some of the differences you'll notice right away include the special exterior styling that the King Ranch Ford Explorer comes loaded with. A gray grille insert, chrome exhaust tips, iconic king ranch badging and beautiful 20-inch wheels are just a few. On the inside is where you'll see the main features of the King Ranch Ford Explorer in all their glory. With a dash that is trimmed with Sapele wood, beautiful mahogany leather seats and steering wheel, the iconic King Ranch logo throughout the cabin, and optional massaging front seats, a 10.1-inch vertical touchscreen and Bang and Olufsen sound system. POWER: Ford will be offering both two-wheel and four-wheel-drive models of the 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch. These beauties will be powered by Ford's twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter Ecoboost V6 which is capable of 365 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. The 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch ranch starts at $53,595 for its rear-drive models, while its four-wheel-drive models will be priced at $55,595. If you're interested in the 2021 Ford Explorer King Ranch Edition, we invite you to like us on Facebook so you can be the first to know when they arrive at our dealership. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Of course, you can't wait for the King Ranger Edition, we have several other great 2021 Ford Explorer models here at McLarty Daniel Ford in Bentonville. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT CURRENT 2021 FORD EXPLORER INVENTORY

These days, we're all busier than ever, with most of us spending a significant portion of our day staring into a screen of one form or another. For anybody who ever went to be with bloodshot eyes after a day packed with screen time, the engineers behind the 2020 Ford Explorer have a partial solution. Ford recently announced that the all-new 2020 Ford Explorer will feature "Calm Screen" function -- A.K.A. "Mindful Mode" -- which reduces the information delivered by the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster to a minimum. With Calm Screen mode activated, the gauge cluster directly in front of the steering wheel will display only speed and fuel level, allowing drivers to focus on the road ahead without distractions. "We live in a world of ubiquitous screens, and the information can be overwhelming," said Ford Explorer Marketing Manager Lee Newcombe. "The new 'Mindful Mode' in the all-new Explorer offers a break from the constant stream of information and alerts bombarding us by giving drivers the option to disengage and take a moment for themselves away from the chaos technology can wreak." In announcing the function, Ford cited a recent Nielsen Media study that found the average American spends half their day processing information from a screen. A study by Ford Trends Report, meanwhile, found that half of all adults would appreciate a mandatory, daily "time out" from their devices. "It's no secret many people are tethered to their devices - engaging with screens at all hours day and night," said Sheryl Connelly with Ford Global Trends. "People are increasingly aware of and alarmed by their device dependency. Yet if there's one opportunity throughout the day to reduce your exposure to digital demands, it's when you're driving. Ford's new Explorer can serve as a sanctuary from chaos and distraction." The break from the digital noise that "Mindful Mode" can provide will pair well with the 2020 Ford Explorer, which features an exceptionally quiet cabin thanks to advanced door sealing, sound deadening, and acoustic glass, as well as an available 14-speaker premium sound system by B&O, supportive multi-contour seats with available heat and ventilation, and the new Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance technologies. Want to find your happy place? The all-new 2020 Ford Explorer will arrive at McLarty Daniel Ford this summer. If you want to be one of the first in Northwest Arkansas to own this beautiful new SUV from Ford, stop in at McLarty Daniel Ford, talk to our finance professionals, and get pre-approved today!