Cars sold by Ford Philippines, impressive as they are, all depend on whoever is taking the driver’s seat. It’s this principle that fuels the automaker’s efforts to promote road safety, as it launched the 14th year of its Ford Driving Skills For Life Program or DSFL.
Ford Philippines brings the 14th edition of its Ford Driving Skills For Life road safety program
DSFL is a corporate social responsibility program by Ford Philippines, teaching nearly 30,000 participants on various aspects of road safety since 2008. In 2021, it became a fully-virtual training program, with instructional videos used to teach online participants about car care and maintenance during the pandemic.
With mobility restrictions easing, DSFL shifts gears once again as a hybrid training program that combines in-person and virtual training sessions. Long-time Ford partner Tuason Racing School, headed by founder & CEO JP Tuason, returns for this year’s edition.
Motoring journalists and LGU representatives attended the kick-off sessions
“The launch of this year’s DSFL is part of our Global Caring Month that we celebrate every September,” said Ford Philippines President & Managing Director Mike Breen. “The DSFL Program brings to life our long-standing advocacy around road safety. This is our way of showing how we care for others, as we commit to educate drivers on road safety that will hopefully eliminate road mishaps and accidents.”
Not even COVID-19 was enough to deter those willing to learn about safer driving practices, according to Ford Philippines Communications Manager and DFSL Program Co-Lead Herbert Haber. “Last year, we had a total of 1,600 participants, all virtual…there were still a lot of people interested to participate and make our roads safer.”
Ford even set up a practical driving course for participants
The September 29 kick-off event held saw members of the motoring media, representatives of local government units, and even private chauffeurs attending the road safety seminar that discussed aspects such as vehicle checks, responsible driving, and even relevant government traffic regulations.
But theories and slide shows are more easily understood with practical applications, which is why Ford Philippines set up an outdoor driving course at The Levels by Filinvest, giving participants an opportunity to experience road safety with the new Everest midsize SUV, Ranger midsize pickup, and Territory compact crossover.
Participants had to accelerate then brake to avoid hitting a prepositioned traffic cone
There was a Hard Braking course, where drivers accelerate the Everest to 50 kilometers per hour over a short distance then slam on the brakes, demonstrating the vehicle’s anti-lock brakes. A Distracted Driving course tests users behind the wheel of the Territory by having them use their phones to text while weaving in and out of a slalom course, emphasizing the need to focus on the road.
Meanwhile, a Parking Exercise course teaches participants how to execute a parallel parking maneuver using the Everest’s 360-degree camera and exterior mirrors. Lastly, a Fuel Economy course shows them the most efficient method of driving a vehicle especially in urban conditions.
Texting while navigating a slalom course, even if slowly, was still a tall order
Ford Philippines and Tuason Racing School want to mount more DFSL training sessions for other interested sectors, whether in-person or online. This is to drive home the automaker’s point that, despite the multitude of modern safety features on its models, the most important one remains the proverbial nut behind the wheel.
Learn more about how carmakers are working for safer roads at Philkotse.com.
Know more about Ford Everest 2024
The Ford Everest 2024 is a ladder-frame, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive, midsize, seven-seater SUV. In the Philippine market, this model has four different variants. The Trend 4x2 AT, Sport 4x2 AT, Limited 4x2 AT, Wildtrak 4x2 AT, Titanium+ 4x2 AT, and the Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT. Locally, its price ranges from Php 1,829,000 to Php 2,640,000.
Size-wise, the 2024 Everest is 4,904mm long, 2,201 mm wide, and 1,884mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,900mm and a ground clearance of 223mm.
Powering the all-new Everest are two engines. For the Titanium+ 4x4, it uses a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine four-banger capable of outputting 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The rest meanwhile uses a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can dish out 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque. Only the top-spec trim gets a 10-speed automatic gearbox paired with a 4x4 drivetrain. The rest then gets a 4x2 drivetrain and a six-speed automatic transmission.
Locally, the 2024 Ford Everest Philippines competes against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Terra, Isuzu mu-X, Mitsubishi Montero Sport, among others.
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Ford Everest Launch
The all-new 2024 Everest was launched in the Philippine market in July 2022. It has a total of four different trims.
Of note, this is third-generation Everest and it is still based on the Ford Ranger. It also shares a platform with the Volkswagen Amarok MK2. The model's 2nd-generation version was introduced initially back in 2015, and the 1st-generation model debuted back in 2003.
Ford Everest Exterior
On the outside, the all-new Everest is equipped with LED lighting all around. All trims also come with auto on/off headlamps with a follow-me-home function, front fog lamps, splash guards, and daytime running lights. All variants also feature power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors.
Depending on the trim, this Ford model also gets puddle lamps, a panoramic moonroof, roof rails, and a power liftgate, among others.
Ford Everest Interior
Inside, the 2024 Everest can seat up to seven. Its occupants are kept comfortable with a combination of leather and synthetic leather seats, as well as a dual-zone automatic climate control system except for the Trend which gets a single-zone manual air-conditioner.
The top-spec trim also gets power-folding third-row seats. Some variants also get ambient lighting. All however, are provided with a 230-volt inverter, a 12-volt power outlet, an electro-chromatic rearview mirror, a 60:40 split-folding second row, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, smart keyless entry, a push-to-start button.
Technology & Safety Features
For entertainment, the Everest 2024 either gets a 12-inch touchscreen or a 10-inch touchscreen. Both come with the Ford Sync 4 software, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both are also linked to an eight-piece speaker system.
For the driver, the top-spec Titanium+ provides a 12-inch digital gauge cluster, while the rest comes with a smaller eight-inch digital gauge cluster.
All trims also come with cruise control, though only the top-spec Titanium+ comes with adaptive cruise control. Moreover, only the top-spec variant gets a pre-collision alert system, autonomous emergency braking, evasive steer assist, hill-descent control, lane keep assist, lane centering, a 360-degree camera, and a tire pressure monitor.
All variants do come with ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, hill launch assist, and rollover mitigation. All variants except the entry-level Trend are kitted with front parking sensors.
Platform & Chassis
The new 2024 Ford Everest Philippines uses the Ford T6 platform which it currently shares with the all-new Ford Ranger and the Volkswagen Amarok.
For suspensions, the rear gets a live rear axle with Watt's linkage. The front in turn is an independent-type suspension. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The 2024 Ford Everest has two engine options. For the top-spec variant, it uses a 2.0-liter biturbo diesel that can make up to 210 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
The rest of the variants then get a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that can produce 170 horsepower and 405 Nm of torque.
Only the top-spec model uses a 10-speed automatic gearbox and a 4x4 drivetrain. For that matter, it is the only trim that gets an electronic locking rear differential. The other Everest variants then come with a six-speed automatic tranny, and a 4x2 drivetrain.
Ford Everest 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Trend 4x2 AT | ₱1,829,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Sport 4x2 AT | ₱2,139,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Sport 4x2 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,154,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Titanium+ 4x2 AT | ₱2,259,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Titanium+ 4x2 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,274,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT | ₱2,555,000 |
| Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT (Snowflake White Pearl) | ₱2,570,000 |
Ford Everest FAQs
1. What is the towing capacity of the Ford Everest 2024?
The towing capacity is 3500kg.
2. In terms of safety features, how many airbags does the Ford Everest 2024 have?
Like the Ranger, the Ford Everest 2024 has the same number of airbags - 9 airbags.
3. How much does the Ford Everest 2024 cost?
The price of Ford Everest in the Philippines ranges from P1,829,000 to P2,640,000, depending on the variants.
4. How big will the Ford Everest 2024 measure?
The dimensions of the Ford Everest 2024 will be 4,904 mm in length, 2,201 mm in width, and 1,884 mm in height, besides a 2,900mm wheelbase.
5. What type of drive is the Ford Everest 2024?
Except for the Ford Everest 2.0L Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4 AT, which will have four-wheel drive, and the rest will have rear-wheel drive.
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