2016 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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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

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$31,050

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Equipment Group 100A

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Specifications

Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Front Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

Cruising Range - City	316.20 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	20 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	17 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	446.40 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.84
First Gear Ratio (:1)	4.48
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.74
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.41
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.39
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.88
Trans Type	6
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.87

Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.8 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.8 in

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	2000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2000 lbs

Cargo Box (Area) Height	N/A in
Length, Overall	198.3 in
Second Hip Room	56.8 in
Second Leg Room	39.5 in
Second Shoulder Room	61 in
Height, Overall	70 in
Front Head Room	41.4 in
Third Hip Room	40.7 in
Third Leg Room	32 in
Second Head Room	40.6 in
Min Ground Clearance	7.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Third Shoulder Room	50.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	78.9 in
Front Leg Room	42.9 in
Wheelbase	112.8 in
Third Head Room	37.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	N/A in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	21 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	43.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	80.7 ft³
Track Width, Rear	67 in
Front Hip Room	57.3 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	N/A in
Passenger Volume	151.7 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Passenger Capacity	7
Track Width, Front	67 in
Front Shoulder Room	61.5 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in

Streaming Audio	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity	Standard
Integrated Roof Antenna	Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
SYNC -inc: enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system, 911 Assist, 4.2" LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and (1) smart-charging USB port in the Media Hub, Note: SYNC AppLink lets you control some of your favorite compatible mobile apps w/your voice, It is compatible w/select smartphone platforms, Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software	Standard
Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/Single CD/MP3 Capable -inc: 6 speakers	Standard

Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Standard
LED Brakelights	Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard
Deep Tinted Glass	Standard
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off	Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding	Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only	Standard
Lip Spoiler	Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim	Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW	Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster	Standard
Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum	Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround	Standard
Black Door Handles	Standard

Front Cupholder	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button	Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box	Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material	Standard
Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material	Standard
Air Filtration	Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets	Standard
Carpet Floor Trim	Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature	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
Manual Air Conditioning	Standard
Analog Appearance	Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts	Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Rear Cupholder	Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert	Standard
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints	Standard
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft	Standard
Cloth Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver seat w/power lumbar and manual recline, 4-way manual passenger manual passenger seat w/manual recline and 4-way adjustable driver and front-passenger head restraints	Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination	Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Standard
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
Systems Monitor	Standard
Passenger Seat	Standard
Front Center Armrest	Standard
4 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights	Standard
Driver Seat	Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage	Standard
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Compass	Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer	Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror	Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats	Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down	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
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering	Standard
18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (STD)	Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control	Standard
175 Amp Alternator	Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher	Standard
3.39 Non-Limited-Slip Axle Ratio	Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
58-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
GVWR: 6,160 lbs	Standard
Front-Wheel Drive	Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control	Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard

Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags	Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control	Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners	Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks	Standard
Back-Up Camera w/Washer	Standard
911 Assist Emergency Sos	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags	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
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags	Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor	Standard

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SAE Net Torque @ RPM	255 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	290 @ 6400
Engine Type	Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement	3.5 L/213

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.6 gal

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Steering Type	Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	39.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Front Tire Size	P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Rear Tire Size	P245/60HR18

Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	4443 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs

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

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

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