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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

Color options

Interior
Medium Light Stone

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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