2016 Ford Explorer Photo Gallery (51 Photos)

By Jennifer Geiger
March 5, 2015
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Ford made over its three-row SUV for 2016 with blockier styling in-line with its new F-150 pickup truck. A more squared-off grille up front is complimented by new LED headlights and fog lights.

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Inside, buttons make their triumphant return to the Explorer’s control panel, and the new top Platinum trim (pictured) gets classed-up materials like real ash wood and aluminum along with Nirvana leather.

Check out the gallery below; Cars.com photos by Evan Sears.

2016 Ford Explorer: First Look

2016 Ford Explorer: Up Close

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Jennifer Geiger

News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.

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