Stock brake pads on the 2013-2019 Explorer 3.5L EcoBoost 4WD were engineered around average use, average loads, and average tire sizes. EBC's ED+ Extra Duty compound addresses the real-world mismatch between factory friction levels and the heavier demands placed on large SUV brake systems.
Higher friction where it counts. The ED+ compound delivers more friction and greater heat capability than standard OEM pads, reducing the pedal effort and caliper pressure required to bring a heavy SUV to a stop. Larger rolling diameters multiply the thermal and kinetic energy the brake system must absorb, and ED+ handles that elevated load without fade.
Made from aramid fiber in the UK. EBC manufactures ED+ pads entirely at its factory in the United Kingdom, using an aramid fiber and minimal steel fiber formulation. That composition keeps rotor wear low and brake dust minimal, extending the service life of both the pads and the rotors they contact.
A cost-effective first upgrade before going bigger. Before committing to a big brake kit or larger rotors, a premium pad swap frequently resolves the spongy pedal feel, extended stopping distances, and heat fade that drivers notice under hard deceleration. ED+ pads are a direct replacement that installs without modifications to calipers, brackets, or brake lines.
Product Benefits
- Extra-Duty Compound: Higher friction rating than standard OEM pads for improved stopping force.
- High Heat Capability: Formulated for fade resistance under the elevated thermal loads of heavy SUV braking.
- Aramid Fiber Construction: Made in the UK with aramid and minimal steel fiber for rotor-friendly performance.
- Low Dust: Minimal brake dust keeps wheels cleaner between service intervals.
- Rotor-Kind Formulation: Gentler on rotor surfaces compared to higher-metallic compounds.
- Direct Fitment: Front pads fit the 2013-2019 Explorer 3.5L EcoBoost 4WD with no modifications.
- Cost-Effective Upgrade: Delivers a meaningful braking improvement without the cost of a big brake kit.
About EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes manufactures friction products entirely in the United Kingdom and supplies pads, rotors, and brake kits for a wide range of passenger, truck, and performance applications worldwide. The ED+ range represents EBC's current-generation aramid-fiber compound, developed as a direct evolution of the well-established orange-grade ED pads.
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Product Specifications & Vehicle Fitment
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Trim | Base, Limited, Sport, XLT, Platinum |
| Vehicle Fitment | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| FMSI Pad No. | D1611 |
