While not a truck architecture, strictly speaking, Explorer's skeleton is heavier duty than some car platforms repurposed to look like SUVs. Among the engineering updates to the new three-row model, Ford said, is a sliding second row of seats that improves access to the third row. Another, reverse brake assist, prevents the vehicle from accidentally hitting an object when backing up at low speed. Adaptive cruise control with speed sign recognition, combined with navigation, adjusts speed settings to changes in speed limit. With the 2.3-liter turbo and Class III trailer package, the new model can tow up to 5,300 pounds, versus the 3,000 pounds in the outgoing model.

Source: Forbes January 10, 2019 00:22 UTC