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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Starting MSRP
$29,100
$30,700
Towing Capacity
N/A
2,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Gas V6
Regular Unleaded V-6
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 240 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 240 hp
  • 290 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
7
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Engine Type
Gas V6
Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement
3.5L/213
3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6500
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4100
255 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17
P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Passenger Volume
152 ft³
152 ft³
Front Head Room
41 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
61 in
61 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
57 in
Second Head Room
41 in
41 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
61 in
61 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
57 in
Third Head Room
38 in
38 in
Third Leg Room
33 in
33 in
Third Shoulder Room
51 in
51 in
Third Hip Room
41 in
41 in
Wheelbase
113 in
113 in
Length, Overall
197 in
197 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
79 in
Height, Overall
70 in
70 in
Track Width, Front
67 in
67 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
67 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
8 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
81 ft³
81 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
44 ft³
44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
21 ft³
21 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Base Curb Weight
4,534 lbs
4,432 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
300 lbs
200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
2,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
175
175

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2013 Ford Explorer2015 Ford Explorer
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
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