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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Starting MSRP
$31,050
$31,660
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 290 hp
  • 280 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 280 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
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Displacement
3.5 L/213
3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6400
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4000
255 @ 4000
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Regular Gasoline V-6
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
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
18 X 7.5 in
Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P245/60HR18
P245/60HR18
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
18 X 7.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
39 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Length, Overall
198 in
198 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
61 in
61 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Third Hip Room
41 in
41 in
Third Head Room
38 in
38 in
Track Width, Rear
67 in
67 in
Second Head Room
41 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
43 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
57 in
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
62 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Third Leg Room
32 in
32 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
8 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Third Shoulder Room
51 in
51 in
Passenger Volume
152 ft³
152 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
44 ft³
44 ft³
Front Head Room
41 in
41 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
79 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
67 in
67 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
21 ft³
21 ft³
Height, Overall
70 in
70 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
57 in
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
113 in
113 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
40 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
81 ft³
81 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,443 lbs
4,443 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
200 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
19 gal
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
175
175
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540
540

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Ford Explorer2017 Ford Explorer
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
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