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2013 Ford Explorer Limited4dr 4x4 |
2013 Ford Explorer Sport4dr 4x4 |
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*Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options |
$39,391* | $40,044* | |
| MSRP | $40,100 | $40,780 | |
| Destination Charge | $895 | $895 | |
| Invoice Price | $37,393 | $38,027 | |
| Total List Price | $40,995 | $41,675 | |
| Available Engines | 290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas) | 365-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium) | |
| Available Transmissions | 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | |
| Fuel Economy City | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | |||
| Other, Overall Rollover Rating | Overall Rollover Rating | Overall Rollover Rating | |
| Side - Pole, Side - Pole | Side - Pole | Side - Pole | |
| Side - Barrier, Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | ![]() |
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| Overall, Overall | Overall | Overall | |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | |
| Front, Overall Front | Overall Front | Overall Front | |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined, Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | |
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| Side - Barrier, Side - Barrier | Side - Barrier | Side - Barrier | |
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| Side, Overall Side | Overall Side | Overall Side | |
| IIHS Crash Test Data | |||
| Side, Driver Torso | Driver Torso | Driver Torso | |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Driver Pelvis/Leg | Driver Pelvis/Leg | |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Right Leg/Foot | Right Leg/Foot | |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Driver Head and Neck | Driver Head and Neck | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Rear Passenger Head Protection | Rear Passenger Head Protection | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Restraints | Restraints | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Rear Passenger Head and Neck | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Rear Passenger Torso | Rear Passenger Torso | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Chest | Chest | |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | |
| Other, Roof Strength | Roof Strength | Roof Strength | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Left Leg/Foot | Left Leg/Foot | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Overall Front | Overall Front | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Head/Neck | Head/Neck | |
| Side, Overall Side | Overall Side | Overall Side | |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Driver Head Protection | Driver Head Protection | |
| Overview | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Safety Overview
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Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
Standard: driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer |
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| Available: rear center 3 point seatbelt |
Available: rear center 3 point seatbelt |
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Drive-Type Overview
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4 wheel drive | 4 wheel drive | |
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Audio Overview
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Standard: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 12 brand, amplifier, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 12 brand, amplifier, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
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| Available: amplifier, radio steering wheel controls |
Available: amplifier, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Interior | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Air conditioning, front
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dual zone front automatic | dual zone front automatic | |
| Air filter | Standard | Standard | |
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Air conditioning, rear
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with separate controls | with separate controls | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo net | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | |
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Clock
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in-dash | in-dash | |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive cruise control | Available | Available | |
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Cup holders
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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leather/chrome | leather/chrome | |
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12V DC power outlet
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4 | 4 | |
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Lighter elements
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Available: front |
Available: front |
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| Ashtray | Available | Available | |
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Overhead console
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Standard: full with storage |
Standard: full with storage |
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| Available: mini with storage |
Available: mini with storage |
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Floor console
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full | full | |
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Floor mats
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Standard: carpeted front & rear |
Standard: carpeted front & rear |
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| Available: rubber front & rear |
Available: rubber front & rear |
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Front windows
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power | power | |
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Rear windows
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power | power | |
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1-Touch Window Up
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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1-Touch Window Down
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
| Programmable garage door opener | Standard | Available | |
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Instrumentation
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digital/analog | digital/analog | |
| Driver information center | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water temp gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service interval warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
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Lighting - map lights
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front & rear | front & rear | |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | |
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Illuminated vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | |
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Rearview mirror
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auto-dimming day-night | auto-dimming day-night | |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Remote trunk release
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Available: power |
Available: power |
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| Retained accessory power | Standard | Standard | |
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Seatback storage pockets
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2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | |
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Steering wheel material
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leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | |
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Adjustable pedals
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power | Available: power |
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| Seats | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Front seat type
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bucket | bucket | |
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Seating capacity
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Standard: 7 passengers |
Standard: 7 passengers |
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| Available: 6 passengers |
Available: 6 passengers |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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8-way power | 8-way power | |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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Standard: 6-way power |
Standard: 6-way power |
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| Available: 8-way power |
Available: 8-way power |
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Lumbar support
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Standard: driver and passenger |
Standard: driver and passenger |
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| Available: passenger |
Available: passenger |
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Front armrests
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center | center | |
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Front head restraints
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Standard: adjustable w/tilt |
Standard: adjustable w/tilt |
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| Available: adjustable |
Available: adjustable |
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Heated front seats
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driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | |
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Cooled front seats
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Available: driver and passenger |
Available: driver and passenger |
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Memory
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driver | Available: driver |
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Rear seats
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Standard: 60-40 split-bench |
Standard: 60-40 split-bench |
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| Available: full bucket |
Available: full bucket |
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| Rear armrest | Standard | Standard | |
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Rear head restraints
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Standard: 3 - fixed |
Standard: 3 - fixed |
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| Available: 2 - fixed |
Available: 2 - fixed |
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3rd row seats
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50-50 split-bench | 50-50 split-bench | |
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Seat trim
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leather | leather | |
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3rd row fold into floor
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Standard: manual |
manual | |
| Available: power |
N/A | ||
| Entertainment | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Radio
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AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | |
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CD player
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in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | |
| MP3 capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice recognition | Standard | Standard | |
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Speakers
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12 brand | 12 brand | |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
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Entertainment system
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Available: with DVD |
Available: with DVD |
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Navigation system
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Available: with voice activation |
Available: with voice activation |
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1st row LCD screen
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3 | 3 | |
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2nd row LCD screen
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Available: 2 |
Available: 2 |
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| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | |
| Airbags, knee protection | passenger | passenger | |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | |
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Height adjustable safety belts
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front | front | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front | front | |
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Headlights
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Standard: halogen |
halogen | |
| Available: high intensity low/high beam |
N/A | ||
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Exterior light control
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fully automatic | fully automatic | |
| Delay off headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight washer | Standard | Standard | |
| Daytime running lights | Available | Available | |
| LED brakelights | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking assist | Standard | Standard | |
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Remote keyless entry
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keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | |
| Keyless access system | Standard | Available | |
| Panic alarm | Standard | Standard | |
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Door locks
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power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | |
| Lane departure | Available | N/A | |
| Blind spot sensor | Available | Available | |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Warranty | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | |
| Exterior | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Antenna
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integrated roof | integrated roof | |
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Body material
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galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | |
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Paint
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Standard: clearcoat monotone |
Standard: clearcoat monotone |
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| Available: metallic monotone |
Available: metallic monotone |
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| Available: tri-coat monotone |
Available: tri-coat monotone |
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Bodyside insert
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chrome | chrome | |
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Grille trim
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body-colored w/chrome accents | black | |
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Fog/driving lights
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front | front | |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | |
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Rear cargo door
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Standard: liftgate |
Standard: liftgate |
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| Available: power liftgate |
Available: power liftgate |
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Tinted windows
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deep | deep | |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | |
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Mirrors
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dual power remote | dual power remote | |
| Heated side mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
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Sunroof
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Available: 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Available: 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
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2nd row sunroof
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Available: fixed glass with power sunshade |
Available: fixed glass with power sunshade |
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Spoiler
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lip | lip | |
| Roof rack | Available | Available | |
| Roof rails | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear step bumper | Available | Available | |
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Tires
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P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS | Standard: P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS |
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| N/A | Available: P265/45ZR20.0 BSW performance |
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Wheels
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Standard: 20" painted aluminum |
Standard: 20" machined aluminum |
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| Available: 20" polished aluminum |
Available: machined aluminum |
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| Available: painted aluminum |
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Spare tire and wheel
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compact steel | compact steel | |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | Available | N/A | |
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Rear window wipers
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fixed interval | fixed interval | |
| Mud flaps | Available | Available | |
| Mechanical | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Engine
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3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | |
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Turbocharger
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N/A | twin turbo | |
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Recommended fuel
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regular unleaded | premium unleaded | |
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Brakes
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4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake assist | Available | N/A | |
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Drive type
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four-wheel | four-wheel | |
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4WD shift
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electronic | electronic | |
| Engine block heater | Available | Available | |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | |
| Speed sensitive steering | Standard | Standard | |
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Suspension tuning
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regular | sport | |
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Front suspension type
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strut | strut | |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | |
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Rear suspension type
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multi-link | multi-link | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | |
| Tiptronic automatic | Standard | Standard | |
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Transmission
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6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | |
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Axle ratio
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3.65 | 3.16 | |
| Remote vehicle starting system | Standard | Available | |
| Specifications | 2013 Ford Explorer Limited | 2013 Ford Explorer Sport | |
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Exterior length
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197.1 " | 197.1 " | |
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Exterior body width
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78.9 " | 78.9 " | |
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Exterior height
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71.0 " | 71.0 " | |
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Engine
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3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | |
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Horsepower
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290 @ 6,500 rpm | 365 @ 5,500 rpm | |
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Torque
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255 @ 4,000 rpm | 350 @ 3,500 rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant | Standard | Standard | |
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Fuel economy - city
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17 mpg | 16 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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23 mpg | 22 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.64 / 3.41 " | 3.64 / 3.49 " | |
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Curb weight
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Standard: 4,697 lbs. |
Standard: 4,697 lbs. |
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| Available: 4,680 lbs. |
Available: 4,680 lbs. |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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Standard: 6,160 lbs. |
Standard: 6,160 lbs. |
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| Available: 6,250 lbs. |
Available: 6,250 lbs. |
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Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
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3,080 lbs. | 3,080 lbs. | |
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Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
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3,300 lbs. | 3,300 lbs. | |
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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Standard: 2,000 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. | |
| Available: 5,000 lbs. |
N/A | ||
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GCWR
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Standard: 7,060 lbs. |
Standard: 7,060 lbs. |
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| Available: 7,050 lbs. |
Available: 7,050 lbs. |
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| Available: 10,125 lbs. |
Available: 10,125 lbs. |
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Wheelbase
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112.6 " | 112.6 " | |
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Front track
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67.0 " | 67.0 " | |
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Rear track
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67.0 " | 67.0 " | |
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Turning radius
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19.4 ' | 19.4 ' | |
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Front legroom
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40.6 " | 40.6 " | |
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Rear legroom
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39.8 " | 39.8 " | |
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Third row legroom
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33.2 " | 33.2 " | |
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Front headroom
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41.4 " | 41.4 " | |
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Rear headroom
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40.5 " | 40.5 " | |
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Third row headroom
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37.8 " | 37.8 " | |
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Front hiproom
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57.3 " | 57.3 " | |
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Rear hiproom
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56.7 " | 56.7 " | |
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Third row hiproom
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40.7 " | 40.7 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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61.3 " | 61.3 " | |
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Rear shoulder room
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61.0 " | 61.0 " | |
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Third row shoulder room
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50.8 " | 50.8 " | |
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Luggage volume
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21.0 cu.ft. | 21.0 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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80.7 cu.ft. | 80.7 cu.ft. | |
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Passenger volume
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152 cu.ft. | 152 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 18.6 gal. | 18.6 gal. | |




