2015 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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EPA Classification Standard SUV 2WD
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Rear Wheel Size 18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size 18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 175
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 255 @ 4000
Displacement 3.5 L/213
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
Cruising Range - City 316.20 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 446.40 mi
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88
Trans Type 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.39
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Suspension Type - Front Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.8 in
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.8 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.6 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 39.2 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Rear Tire Size P245/60HR18
Front Tire Size P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size Compact
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 2000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 2000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 200 lbs
Curb Weight - Front N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 4432 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear N/A lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Curb Weight N/A lbs
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A in
Min Ground Clearance 7.6 in
Rear Door Opening Width N/A in
Track Width, Rear 67 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 80.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 21 ft³
Length, Overall 197.1 in
Third Head Room 37.8 in
Front Head Room 41.4 in
Second Leg Room 39.8 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A in
Passenger Capacity 7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 43.8 ft³
Third Leg Room 33.2 in
Track Width, Front 67 in
Third Shoulder Room 50.8 in
Rear Door Opening Height N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A in
Second Head Room 40.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A in
Front Shoulder Room 61.3 in
Wheelbase 112.6 in
Front Leg Room 40.6 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A in
Front Hip Room 57.3 in
Passenger Volume 151.7 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 78.9 in
Height, Overall 70.4 in
Second Hip Room 56.7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 N/A in
Liftover Height N/A in
Third Hip Room 40.7 in
Second Shoulder Room 61 in
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/Single CD/MP3 Capable -inc: 6 speakers, media hub w/auxiliary jack and courtesy light Standard
Integrated Roof Antenna Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front Standard
Gray Grille Standard
Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum Standard
Lip Spoiler Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks Standard
LED Brakelights Standard
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Full Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights Standard
Leatherette Gear Shifter Material Standard
Cloth Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way power driver w/manual lumbar and recline and 4-way (fore/aft) manual passenger seat w/manual recline Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls Standard
4 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer Standard
Cargo Space Lights Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert Standard
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Cloth Rear Seat Standard
Driver Seat Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
Passenger Seat Standard
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts Standard
Air Filtration Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Standard
Carpet Floor Trim Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Front Center Armrest Standard
Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (STD) Standard
58-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering Standard
Engine: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (FFV) -inc: Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles w/the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine shipped to Federal Emissions States or Cross Border State dealers and is only available w/a Federal emissions system, (FFV system not available w/code 422 and requires code 936 or 423 if applicable for California Emissions State dealer destinations).Cross border states include AZ, DC, ID, NH, NV, OH, VA, WV (STD) Not standard equipment in CA Emissions States. Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
Front-Wheel Drive Standard
GVWR: 6,160 lbs Standard
18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
175 Amp Alternator Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher Standard
3.39 Axle Ratio (STD) Standard
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute Standard
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC) Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard

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