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2017 Ford Explorer XLT 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
$35,925
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2017 Ford Explorer XLT

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 6 seats
  • 290.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 19 combined MPG
  • 198.3" length, 70" height
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Mystic Gold Metallic

Interior
Black
Charcoal black
Medium Light Stone
Ecru

Packages

  • Equipment Group 201A

    $2,110

    Starting MSRP

    • Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate
    • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Ctrl
    • Driver Connect Package
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    • Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate
    • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Ctrl
    • Driver Connect Package
    • SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
    • enhanced voice recognition
    • 8" LCD capacitive touchscreen in center stack w/swipe capability
    • pinch-to-zoom capability included when equipped w/available voice-activated touchscreen navigation system
    • AppLink
    • 911 Assist
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • 2 smart-charging multimedia USB ports (1 replaces the front center floor console powerpoint port)
    • 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
    • 2 Driver Configurable 4.2" Color LCD Displays
    • Located in instrument cluster
    • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
    • Radio: Premium Audio System
    • 9 speakers and SiriusXM satellite radio
    • Note:
    • a 6-month prepaid subscription
    • Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii,Note: Subscriptions to all SiriusXM services are sold by SiriusXM after trial period
    • If you decide to continue service after your trial
    • the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates
    • Fees and taxes apply
    • To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349
    • See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com
    • All fees and programming subject to change
    • Sirius
    • XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
    • Remote Start System
  • XLT Technology Feature Bundle

    $1,095

    Starting MSRP

    • Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System
    • pinch-to-zoom capability
    • SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
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    • Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System
    • pinch-to-zoom capability
    • SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
    • Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year prepaid subscription
    • Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii
    • SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately
    • or as a package
    • by Sirius XM Radio Inc
    • If you decide to continue service after your trial
    • the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates
    • Fees and taxes apply
    • To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349
    • See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com
    • All fees and programming subject to change
    • Sirius
    • XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
    • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
    • cross-traffic alert
    • Auto-Dimming Driver's Sideview Mirror
  • Equipment Group 200A

    $0

    Starting MSRP

  • Cold Weather Package

    $650

    Starting MSRP

    • Heated Front Seats
    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Forward Sensing System
  • XLT Appearance Package

    $1,595

    Starting MSRP

    • liftgate applique
    • Magnetic Met-Painted Grille Bars w/Mesh Insert
    • EXPLORER Unique Branded Front Floor Mats
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    • liftgate applique
    • Magnetic Met-Painted Grille Bars w/Mesh Insert
    • EXPLORER Unique Branded Front Floor Mats
    • Black Roof Rack Side Rails
    • Wheels: 20" x 8.5" Magnetic Met Painted 10-Spoke
    • Tires: 20"
    • Lower Front & Rear Bumper Covers
    • Dark Earth Gray Unique Door-Trim Panel Insert
    • Umber contrasting stitching
    • EXPLORER Badge on Hood
    • Lower Bodyside Cladding Insert
    • Lower Door Trim
    • Sideview Mirror Caps
  • Equipment Group 202A

    $4,680

    Starting MSRP

    • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Ctrl
    • Driver Connect Package
    • SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
    See more detail
    • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Ctrl
    • Driver Connect Package
    • SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
    • enhanced voice recognition
    • 8" LCD capacitive touchscreen in center stack w/swipe capability
    • pinch-to-zoom capability included when equipped w/available voice-activated touchscreen navigation system
    • AppLink
    • 911 Assist
    • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • 2 smart-charging multimedia USB ports (1 replaces the front center floor console powerpoint port)
    • 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
    • 2 Driver Configurable 4.2" Color LCD Displays
    • Located in instrument cluster
    • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
    • Forward Sensing System
    • Radio: Premium Audio System
    • 9 speakers and SiriusXM satellite radio
    • Note:
    • a 6-month prepaid subscription
    • Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii,Note: Subscriptions to all SiriusXM services are sold by SiriusXM after trial period
    • If you decide to continue service after your trial
    • the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates
    • Fees and taxes apply
    • To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349
    • See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com
    • All fees and programming subject to change
    • Sirius
    • XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
    • Remote Start System
    • Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate
    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Comfort Package

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
280 hp
290 hp
Seating Capacity
6

Brakes

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
200
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650

Engine

Displacement
3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6500
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4000
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,629 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs

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