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2018 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

MSRP
Base FWD
$32,140
XLT FWD
$34,175
Base 4WD
$34,290
XLT 4WD
$36,325
Limited FWD
$42,090
Limited 4WD
$44,240
Sport 4WD
$45,950
Platinum 4WD
$53,940
$32,140
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Ford Explorer Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Medium Light Stone

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
290 hp
280 hp
290 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

3.5 L/213
Displacement
290 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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