Ford Delivers One-Off Hybrid Explorer to the Pope, Built in Chicago
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Ford CEO Jim Farley gifted the Pope Leo XIV a custom 2026 Explorer Platinum hybrid built in Chicago, sporting two-tone leather with Chicago flag details, vanity plates reading DA POPE and LEO XIV, and a Europe-ready audio system; the 3.3-liter hybrid V6 reportedly delivers about 318 hp and marks Ford’s latest one-off gift for the Vatican, following an earlier Bronco charity build.
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