The Explorer ST is a performance SUV unlike any other, and DePaula Ford is the best place in the Albany area to find one. At DePaula Ford, we have a large amount of experience with Explorers of all types and know that the Explorer ST is likely a future classic. We are Albany’s premier Ford Explorer ST dealer and are here to get you behind the wheel of this powerful and stylish SUV.
Our knowledgeable and helpful staff can promptly answer any question you may have and assist you in procuring the perfect Explorer ST for you. Not only will we help you through the purchase process, but we can walk you through financing as well through our finance center. Getting a competitive rate on a practical performance machine is a challenging proposition to beat. We also have an excellent service facility on-site to help keep that machine in peak condition for years to come. The Explorer ST is highly adept at putting smiles on faces, and we at DePaula Ford are adept at putting STs in driveways.
Taking a name from a former trim level of the F-series pickups, the Explorer came into being as its own model in the 1990s. Ford’s first four-door SUV, the Explorer replaced the Bronco II. Ford expected it to do well but had no idea just how market-shatteringly popular their new light SUV would almost instantly become. The public loved the combination of good looks, large amounts of cargo space, and easy passenger-carrying practicality. The Explorer was originally built on the Ranger pickup frame and carried with it that pickup’s reliability and general toughness. Off-road ability was also very much a part of the first generation Explorer’s forte, and the combination of family practicality and the cool off-roading factor guaranteed that the Explorer would be an immediate hit.
In fact, the Explorer is often credited with starting the modern SUV boom, which led to the dominance of crossovers in the modern automotive market. As the Explorer matured through its generations, the SUV got its own dedicated platform and became less focused on off-road glory and more specialized to make the daily commute as comfortable and practical as possible.
This evolution would eventually lead to the Explorer leaving the ladder-frame truck-like type of construction behind entirely, in favor of a lighter and far more efficient unibody design. In addition to the lighter weight of a unibody structure improving gas mileage and reducing maintenance costs over time, the new underpinnings also enhanced ride comfort and drivability.
These days the Explorer is easily one of the best crossover SUVs in the midsize segment, with a modern design, powerful engines, surprisingly low cost, and more than enough room for all the family, friends, and cargo one would expect to bring along for the ride. And now, this excellent crossover SUV brings with it some extra excitement and fun via the brand new ST trim level.
The Explorer ST is much more than an appearance package. Equipped with intelligent all-wheel drive and powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, this SUV makes muscle car power but channels it through the incredibly grippy all-wheel drive. With 400 horsepower on tap, the Explorer is plenty fast but is far easier to drive and much safer in bad weather than rear-wheel drive performance cars.
The Explorer ST comes with a slick set of twenty-inch wheels, sleek blacked-out trim, and highly useful Ford Co-Pilot 360. That suite of driver assistance features and safety capabilities help keep the Explorer ST planted, but the extra-wide available 275-width tires add not just grip but real cornering ability. Even without options, the Explorer ST will dramatically outperform any other SUV in its price class on a twisty road, thanks to both performance-oriented suspension tuning and that intelligent all-wheel drive system.
Inside, the Explorer ST is far from a stripped-down race car. A 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system is standard, while a further upgraded 14-speaker system can be equipped. The intuitive yet feature-rich SYNC 3 infotainment system is standard, with a large 10.1-inch tablet-style touchscreen available. Voice recognition is also standard, which is a joy to use with the entertainment system. A heated steering wheel is standard, as are heated front seats. Overall, the Explorer ST makes for an excellent all-around performance SUV that is far less expensive than its sometimes less-powerful European rivals.
Here at DePaula Ford, we focus on providing a complete experience for our customers through a complete set of services. We help our customers find their ideal vehicle, assist them with financing, and provide full maintenance and servicing operations for the life of their vehicles.
No matter what you need, at any point in Ford ownership, DePaula can supply that need, from sales to maintenance to trading into a new vehicle down the road. Our specialty is everything a customer needs. We support drivers throughout the greater Capital Region with all of these services and cannot wait to extend them to you.
Our large inventory and knowledgeable staff make finding the right vehicle easy, even if what you’re searching for is less common. There are many kinds of Explorers, for instance, but for DePaula Ford, it’s not a challenge to get a customer into the far less common Explorer ST. This goes for many cars in the Ford range, from the new Maverick to the higher specification variants of the F-150.
Once we have found the perfect vehicle per a customer’s request, work on financing can begin. Every vehicle in our inventory is eligible to be financed through our finance center with very competitive rates. We even have online features that can give you a Kelley Blue Book-powered cash offer for your vehicle and give an accurate valuation of your trade. Furthermore, we also offer protection for vehicles beyond the factory warranty and online payment calculators to determine how far your dollar can go with the affordable vehicles of DePaula Ford.
Our service center is very capable, not just in terms of routine maintenance and minor repairs, but even for rebuilding your vehicle after a significant accident. The DePaula collision center is well equipped and staffed with experienced technicians, and our service department can provide your vehicle with worry-free routine maintenance, from brake service to oil changes and more.
DePaula Ford is the best place in the greater Capital Region to find an Explorer ST. Our experienced staff makes every step of the process smooth and easy until the best performance SUV under six figures is sitting in your driveway. Our extensive inventory makes finding the perfect vehicle for you a snap, whether that vehicle is an Explorer ST or something different. We can even help advise you in selecting features and options packages based on your needs and lifestyle.
When it comes to financing, you can count on our financing center to offer highly competitive terms and rates for your purchase. Our online services make shopping and planning extremely convenient, with online trade-in and payment calculators, not to mention a Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer calculator. Service, inventory, servicing, and more are all available at DePaula Ford. We look forward to furnishing you with everything you need and more.
