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2017 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

MSRP
Base FWD
$31,660
XLT FWD
$33,775
Base 4WD
$33,810
XLT 4WD
$35,925
Limited FWD
$41,675
Limited 4WD
$43,825
Sport 4WD
$45,355
Platinum 4WD
$53,235
$31,660
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2017 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

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
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
Displacement
3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4000
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

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18
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
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

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

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