2015 Ford Explorer Limited specs & colors
Sport Utility
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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
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Light Stone
Graphite Grey
Black
Ecru
Pecan
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
$2,600
Starting MSRP
- Power Liftgate
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Luxury Seating Package
Equipment Group 301A
$2,600
Starting MSRP
- Power Liftgate
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Luxury Seating Package
- PowerFold 3rd Row Seat
- Voice Activated Navigation System
- in-dash screen
- single CD/MP3 player
- SD card for map and POI storage and integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
- Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year pre-paid subscription 48 contiguous states
- Service not available in Alaska/Hawaii
- Heated Steering Wheel
$5,460
Starting MSRP
- BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
- Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
- 2nd row outboard seating positions
Equipment Group 302A
$5,460
Starting MSRP
- BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
- Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
- 2nd row outboard seating positions
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
- Cross Traffic Alert
- Power Liftgate
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Active Park Assist
- Lane Departure Warning & Lane Keep Assist
- Luxury Seating Package
- PowerFold 3rd Row Seat
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Voice Activated Navigation System
- in-dash screen
- single CD/MP3 player
- SD card for map and POI storage and integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
- Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year pre-paid subscription 48 contiguous states
- Service not available in Alaska/Hawaii
- HID Headlamps w/Auto High Beams
- Heated Steering Wheel
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$6,455
Starting MSRP
- BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
- Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
- 2nd row outboard seating positions
Equipment Group 303A
$6,455
Starting MSRP
- BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package
- Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
- 2nd row outboard seating positions
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
- Cross Traffic Alert
- Power Liftgate
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Active Park Assist
- Lane Departure Warning & Lane Keep Assist
- Luxury Seating Package
- PowerFold 3rd Row Seat
- Tires: P245/50R20 AS BSW
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Voice Activated Navigation System
- in-dash screen
- single CD/MP3 player
- SD card for map and POI storage and integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
- Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year pre-paid subscription 48 contiguous states
- Service not available in Alaska/Hawaii
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Ecoboost
- Engine: 2.0L I4 EcoBoost
- HID Headlamps w/Auto High Beams
- Heated Steering Wheel
$595
Starting MSRP
- Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
- 2nd row outboard seating positions
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
$570
Starting MSRP
- 4.7 Pin Wiring Harness
- Engine Oil Cooler
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Standard SUV 2WD |
| Rear Wheel Size | 20 X 8.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 20 X 8.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 200 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L/213 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 290 @ 6500 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 255 @ 4000 |
| Cruising Range - City | 316.20 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 446.40 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 20 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.48 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.84 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.87 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.39 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 in |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.2 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/50HR20 |
| Front Tire Size | P255/50HR20 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4432 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 80.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.6 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 70.4 in |
| Second Head Room | 40.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 151.7 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 40.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 67 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 61 in |
| Front Head Room | 41.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 67 in |
| Third Leg Room | 33.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 197.1 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.3 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 43.8 ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Third Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Front Hip Room | 57.3 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 21 ft³ |
| Third Shoulder Room | 50.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 78.9 in |
| Third Hip Room | 40.7 in |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Voice Activation | Optional |
| Radio: Sony Audio System w/12-Speakers -inc: HD Radio, and SiriusXM satellite radio, Note: SiriusXM satellite radio includes 6 month prepaid subscription (48 contiguous states), Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii | Optional |
| Integrated Roof Antenna | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity | Optional |
| Streaming Audio | Optional |
| Tires: P255/50R20 AS BSW | Optional |
| Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim | Optional |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | Standard |
| Body-Colored Grille w/Chrome Accents | Optional |
| Front Fog Lamps | Optional |
| Steel Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Optional |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | Standard |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | Standard |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Optional |
| Roof Rack Rails Only | Standard |
| Chrome Door Handles | Optional |
| Wheels: 20" Painted Aluminum (STD) | Optional |
| Lip Spoiler | Standard |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster | Standard |
| Deep Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel | Optional |
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Optional |
| Keypad | Optional |
| Seats w/Leatherette Back Material | Optional |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Valet Function | Optional |
| FOB Controls -inc: Remote Start | Optional |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | Optional |
| Leather-Trimmed Heated Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver seat w/power recline, lumbar and memory, 6-way power front-passenger seat w/manual recline and lumbar and 4-way driver and front-passenger head restraints (2-way when DVD headrest are ordered 50S) | Optional |
| 4 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Vinyl 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints | Optional |
| Driver Seat | Standard |
| Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material | Optional |
| 4 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet | Optional |
| Cargo Net | Optional |
| Compass | Optional |
| 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Leather Rear Seat | Optional |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Optional |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Head Restraints | Optional |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Optional |
| Perimeter Alarm | Optional |
| Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| SYNC w/MyFord Touch -inc: 2 driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in instrument cluster, 8" LCD color touch-screen in center stack, 2 USB ports, SD card reader, 5-way controls located on steering wheel, 911 assist, Vehicle Health Report (VHR) and SYNC services (traffic reports, GPS based turn-by-turn directions and information services), Note: SYNC services include a complimentary one year prepaid subscription (one phone/primary account) | Optional |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Pedals | Optional |
| Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents | Optional |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | Optional |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | Optional |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Optional |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter | Optional |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Optional |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Optional |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Full Overhead Console w/Storage, 4 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet | Optional |
| 72-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | Optional |
| Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (STD) | Standard |
| 3.39 Axle Ratio (STD) | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| 200 Amp Alternator | Optional |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| 18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank | 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 |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Standard |
| GVWR: 6,160 lbs | Standard |
| Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC) | Standard |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Optional |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
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