2017 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement: 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 255 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 290 @ 6500
Engine Type: Regular Gasoline V-6
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
Rear Door Opening Width: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: N/A
Second Head Room: 41 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: N/A
Third Head Room: 38 in
Liftover Height: N/A
Track Width, Rear: 67 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 21 ft³
Second Hip Room: 57 in
Third Shoulder Room: 51 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: N/A
Front Head Room: 41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: N/A
Wheelbase: 113 in
Second Leg Room: 40 in
Passenger Capacity: 7
Front Hip Room: 57 in
Front Leg Room: 43 in
Third Leg Room: 32 in
Third Hip Room: 41 in
Front Shoulder Room: 62 in
Min Ground Clearance: 8 in
Rear Door Opening Height: N/A
Passenger Volume: 152 ft³
Height, Overall: 70 in
Track Width, Front: 67 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 44 ft³
Length, Overall: 198 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 81 ft³

Safety

Stability Control: Standard
Backup Camera: Standard

Steering

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

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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