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2006 Ford Explorer SUV
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,440 - 4,777
Weight distribution: 53 / 47 (RWD)
54 / 46 (AWD)
Max. towing capacity: 5,140 - 7,300
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 22.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 36.8
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.0 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.85 x 0.5 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 4,009
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 100.4 x 84.4
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Power [hp]: 210 at 5,100
Torque [lb-ft]: 254 at 3,700
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 15
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20 - 21 (RWD)
 
Type: V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 3-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 4,606
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 90.2 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 292 at 5,750
Torque [lb-ft]: 300 at 3,950
Redline: 6,250
Mileage City [mpg]: 14 - 15 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20 - 21 (RWD)
Available with: except XLS
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.22, 2.29, 1.54, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: V6
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: V8
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 193.4
Width [in.]: 73.7
Height [in.]: 72.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 113.7
Front Track [in.]: 60.9
Rear Track [in.]: 61.8
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.2
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.2
Departure Angle [in.]: 23.8
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 5 - 7
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.8
2. Row Headroom [in.]: 38.7
3. Row Headroom [in.]: 37.4
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.4
2. Row Legroom [in.]: 36.9
3. Row Legroom [in.]: 34.9
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 59.0
2. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.9
3. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.1
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.4
2. Row Hiproom [in.]: 55.5
3. Row Hiproom [in.]: 45.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 13.6
43.9 (third row folded)
45.1 (without third row)
83.7 - 85.8 (behind first row)