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2016 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

MSRP
FWD 4dr Base
$31,050
4WD 4dr Base
$33,050
FWD 4dr XLT
$33,400
4WD 4dr XLT
$35,400
FWD 4dr Limited
$41,300
4WD 4dr Limited
$43,300
4WD 4dr Sport
$43,500
4WD 4dr Platinum
$52,970
$31,050
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2016 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
  • 198.3" length, 70" 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 Gasoline V-6
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
280 hp
290 hp
Seating Capacity
7

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
175
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540

Engine

Displacement
3.5 L/213
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6400
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
17 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,443 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs

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