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SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
Ford Explorer $31,050
Ford Explorer 4WD $33,050
Ford Explorer XLT $33,400
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD $35,400
Ford Explorer Limited $41,300
Ford Explorer Limited 4WD $43,300
Ford Explorer Sport 4WD $43,500
Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD $52,970
ENGINES
Type:
3,497cc V6
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 290 at 6,500
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 255 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.5 x 86.7
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 / 23
 
Type:
2,261cc Inline-4 turbocharged
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp at rpm]: 280 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 310 at 3,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 87.5 x 94.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 18 / 26
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.65
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.58, 2.96, 1.91, 1.45, 1.00, 0.75
Final Drive: 3.51
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Four-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.9 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,571 - 4,633 (V6)
GVWR [lbs]:
6,160
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 3,000 - 5,000 (V6)
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.6
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
38.9
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Automatic headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • LED headlights
  • P245/60 HR18 all-season tires
  • Rear parking assist with camera
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
198.3
Width [in.]:
78.9
Height [in.]:
71.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.8
Front Track [in.]: 67.0
Rear Track [in.]: 67.0
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Power remote, folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rack rails
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
150.3
Seating Capacity:
7
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
41.4
Second Row Headroom [in.]: 40.6
Third Row Headroom [in.]: 37.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.9
Second Row Legroom [in.]: 39.5
Third Row Legroom [in.]: 33.3
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
61.5
Second Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 61.0
Third Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 50.8
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
57.3
Second Row Hiproom [in.]: 56.8
Third Row Hiproom [in.]: 40.7
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
21.0 - 81.7 (behind first row)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 12V power outlets
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way part-power driver bucket seat with lumbar support
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, MP3 capability, voice activation, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning with separate rear controls
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light and tie-down anchors
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • Driver footrest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • LCD monitors in front
  • Leather shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console
  • Power windows
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear reclining, 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear window defogger
  • Satellite radio capability
  • Smart Key
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Third row fold-into-floor 50/50 split folding bench seat
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • USB input jack
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Wireless device connectivity
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Anti-roll control
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable and tilting head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Knee airbag
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front, second and third row
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Third row head restraints
  • Traction control