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
$595
Starting MSRP
- Inflatable Rear Seatbelts
- 2nd row outboard seating positions
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
$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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$0
Starting MSRP
$570
Starting MSRP
- 4.7 Pin Wiring Harness
- Engine Oil Cooler
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Standard SUV 4WD |
| Front Wheel Size | 20 X 8.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 20 X 8.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 200 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L/213 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 290 @ 6500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 255 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 316.20 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 19 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 427.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.48 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.87 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.84 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.41 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.74 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.88 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.65 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 38.9 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P255/50HR20 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/50HR20 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 2000 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4610 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Passenger Volume | 151.7 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 41.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 40.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 57.3 in |
| Second Head Room | 40.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39.8 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 61 in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.7 in |
| Third Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Third Leg Room | 33.2 in |
| Third Shoulder Room | 50.8 in |
| Third Hip Room | 40.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 197.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 78.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 71 in |
| Track Width, Front | 67 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 67 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 80.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 43.8 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 21 ft³ |
| Streaming Audio | Optional |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Voice Activation | Optional |
| Integrated Roof Antenna | Standard |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity | Optional |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | Standard |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Lip Spoiler | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Deep Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Optional |
| Chrome Door Handles | Optional |
| Roof Rack Rails Only | Standard |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Optional |
| Front Fog Lamps | Optional |
| Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | Standard |
| Steel Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster | Standard |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | Standard |
| Tires: P255/50R20 AS BSW | Optional |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers | Standard |
| Body-Colored Grille w/Chrome Accents | Optional |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim | Optional |
| Wheels: 20" Painted Aluminum (STD) | Optional |
| Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Vinyl 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints | Optional |
| 4 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Full Overhead Console w/Storage, 4 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet | Optional |
| Keypad | Optional |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | Optional |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Leather Rear Seat | Optional |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Pedals | Optional |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | Optional |
| Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Optional |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Optional |
| Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls | Standard |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Seats w/Leatherette Back Material | Optional |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | Optional |
| Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Optional |
| Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional |
| Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer | Standard |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Optional |
| 4 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet | Optional |
| Driver Information Center | 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 |
| Perimeter Alarm | Optional |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material | Optional |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter | Optional |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Power Adjustable Pedals | 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 |
| 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 |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Optional |
| Valet Function | Optional |
| Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows | Standard |
| Compass | Optional |
| Fixed Rear Head Restraints | Optional |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Driver Seat | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Remote Start | Optional |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| 18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (STD) | Standard |
| 72-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | Optional |
| Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive | Optional |
| 3.65 Axle Ratio | Optional |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| 200 Amp Alternator | Optional |
| Auto Locking Hubs | Optional |
| GVWR: 6,160 lbs | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | 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 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control | Optional |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control | Standard |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Optional |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Terrain Management System ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Optional |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC) | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
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