Ford Explorer vs. Mercury Mountaineer
Highlights
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$38,465
Starting MSRP
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$29,480
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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210 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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7
Seating Capacity
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7
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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310 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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254 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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300 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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210 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.3 L/140
Displacement
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4.0L/245
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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12.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/65R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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P235/65R18
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Variable Assist Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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41 in
Third Hip Room
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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33 in
Liftover Height
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34 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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39 in
Third Head Room
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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21 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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199 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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59 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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41 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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62 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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153 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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67 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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119 in
Wheelbase
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114 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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70 in
Height, Overall
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73 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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65 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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6
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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32 in
Third Leg Room
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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55 in
Third Shoulder Room
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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46 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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62 in
Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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67 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Weight & Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,344 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,525 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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121
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2027 Ford Explorer is more fuel efficient than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer with 24 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is cheaper than the 2027 Ford Explorer with a $29,480 starting MSRP versus a $38,465 starting MSRP.
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