Marketplace Ford Announcing the Arrival of the New Ford Explorer

Online, March 12, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Local Devils Lake Ford Dealer, Marketplace Ford, is pleased to announce that the New Ford Explorer has arrived at its Devils Lake, North Dakota dealership. Customers can now experience the Explorer's attractive exterior, upgraded cabin, and excellent driving dynamics right at Marketplace Ford.

Fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, the 2012 Explorer achieves 290-horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The EPA has estimated its fuel economy at 17 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

The 2012 Explorer offers three rows of seats and 80 cubic feet of cargo space. The interior is well-built, with quality materials and an upscale design. An abundance of standard features makes this crossover ultra-convenient to drive. These include keyless ignition, remote start, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and seats, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

In addition to these great features, the 2012 Explorer also provides top of the line entertainment systems. Buyers will enjoy either an eight-speaker stereo or a 12-speaker Sony sound system, HD radio, two USB ports, and Sirius satellite radio. Owners will also experience the convenience of MyFord Touch, which delivers two display screens, turn-by-turn navigation, and traffic updates.

Standard safety features found on the 2012 Ford Explorer include trailer sway control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, traction control, MyKey, a post-crash alert system, and stability control with Curve Control.

Marketplace Ford is excited to offer the 2012 Ford Explorer to Devils Lake and its surrounding cities. Stop by the dealership to test drive the 2012 Explorer or call (888) 875-6557 for more information. Marketplace Ford's inventory can also be viewed online at http://bit.ly/y8m5DX.

In order to find out about all new models being sold at the dealership as well as any dealership sales and specials, like Marketplace Ford on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MarketplaceFord and follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/marketplaceford.