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2011 Ford Explorer Goes Green With More Recycled, Renewable Materials and Increased Fuel Efficiency

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 2011 Ford Explorer is 85 percent recyclable. The reinvented SUV leverages Ford's industry-leading use of bio foam and recycled fabric in its interior, as well as recycled steel in select exterior partsFord is reducing its use of virgin...

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2011 Ford Explorer Goes Green With More Recycled, Renewable Materials and Increased Fuel Efficiency

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