2016 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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2016 Ford Explorer Base

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EPA Classification Standard SUV 2WD
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
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 175
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 255 @ 4000
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 24 MPG
Cruising Range - City 316.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 446.40 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Front 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) 3.39
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 39.2 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Size P245/60HR18
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 4443 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 42.9 in
Front Shoulder Room 61.5 in
Front Hip Room 57.3 in
Second Head Room 40.6 in
Second Leg Room 39.5 in
Second Shoulder Room 61 in
Second Hip Room 56.8 in
Third Head Room 37.8 in
Third Leg Room 32 in
Third Shoulder Room 50.8 in
Third Hip Room 40.7 in
Wheelbase 112.8 in
Length, Overall 198.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 78.9 in
Height, Overall 70 in
Track Width, Front 67 in
Track Width, Rear 67 in
Min Ground Clearance 7.8 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 Standard
Integrated Roof Antenna Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Standard
Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/Single CD/MP3 Capable -inc: 6 speakers 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
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
LED Brakelights Standard
Lip Spoiler Standard
Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Standard
Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim Standard
Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Standard
Compass Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts Standard
Driver Seat Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard
Air Filtration Standard
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets 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
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Cargo Space Lights Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material Standard
Front Center Armrest Standard
4 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls Standard
Passenger Seat Standard
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft Standard
Carpet Floor Trim Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Standard
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down 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 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Standard
58-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection Standard
Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (STD) Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode Standard
GVWR: 6,160 lbs Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
175 Amp Alternator Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Multi-Link Rear 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
3.39 Non-Limited-Slip Axle Ratio Standard
Front-Wheel Drive Standard
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC) Standard
Back-Up Camera w/Washer Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
911 Assist Emergency Sos Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard

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