You can see what I use in my signature below. I have the same engine. My 2008 Explorer had the exact same regimen, and took me to 80K with 0 issues prior to turning it in. Even though I took it in for oil changes every 5K, I would always check the oil somewhere between the 3K-4K interval. It never burned oil and the oil always looked very clean on the dipstick.
If it were not a company car and I were doing it myself, I would most likely use the MC synblend oil and filters, or maybe a Bosch Premium or P1.
I spend a little more money on my wife's car because we will keep it for 10+ years, it gets short tripped a lot, and the maintenance on my company car is taken care of with no cost to me.
Coming from a 2008, the only things I really don't like about the 2013 is the fact that it is unibody FWD as opposed to truck body RWD. It drives nicely, but a little more minivan like and a little less truck like. Also, the outward visibility, especially the blind spot is VERY BAD, in comparison to almost everything else I have driven. The 2008 had a lower cowl, more glass, and less thick A,B, and C pillars, so the visibility was very nice. Also, the front air dam is stupid low for an SUV, even a crossover like the Explorer. Overall though, the driving experience is better than my 2008; quieter, faster, better MPG, more (and nicer) interior space, with a more compliant ride.
