The Timberline is identifiable thanks to its black high-gloss painted wheels that feature a Timberline logo, blacked-out headlamps and taillamps, a black Ford oval logo and badging on the C-pillars and rear hatch. Related: 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline: Ford’s Off-Pavement Answer to Cabin FeverĢ021 Ford Explorer Timberline | photo by Aaron Bragman
But are they any good to drive? Have the mods made them any more capable, or are these visual trim packages only? We had a long spin behind the wheel of the new 2021 Ford Explorer Timberline, and came away with mixed feelings. This has led to spikes in camping, state park attendance, travel trailer sales and interest by customers in vehicles that can get them there while towing these trailers.įord has responded with the new Timberline trim for the Explorer and Expedition SUVs, upping the off-road ability of its stalwart SUVs a bit while adding a dash of pine-scented outdoorsy style. Some of that has been driven by the coronavirus pandemic, as we’ve been told that the safest places for recreation are out in the wilderness, away from other people. Half a dozen new trims have appeared in the past few years catering to a new push by millenials and zoomers to get outside and into the woods. If you’re noticing that a lot of automakers are up with outdoorsy-themed trim levels for what were previously on-road-focused SUVs, then kudos to you for paying attention.