2015 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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MSRP
FWD 4dr Base
$30,700
4WD 4dr Base
$32,700
FWD 4dr XLT
$33,000
4WD 4dr XLT
$35,000
FWD 4dr Limited
$38,200
4WD 4dr Limited
$40,200
4WD 4dr Sport
$43,100
$30,700
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2015 Ford Explorer Base

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 7 seats
  • 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 20 combined MPG
  • 197.1" length, 70.4" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Medium Light Stone

Packages

  • EQUIPMENT GROUP 100A

    $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
240 hp
290 hp
Seating Capacity
7

Brakes

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
175
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P245/60HR18
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Tire Size
Compact

Weight & Capacity

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

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