2018 Ford Explorer XLT specs & colors

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$34,175

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Key specs

4-door
6 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

Captiva White

Interior

Black

Charcoal black

Medium Light Stone

Ecru

Packages

Equipment Group 202A

$4,900

Starting MSRP
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Ctrl
- Driver Connect Package
- SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
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$4,900

Starting MSRP
- 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 compatibility
- 2 smart-charging multimedia USB ports (1 replaces the front center floor console powerpoint port)
- 2 Driver Configurable 4.2" Color LCD Displays
- Located in instrument cluster
- SYNC Connect
- remotely start
- lock and unlock vehicle (includes service for 5 years from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer)
- schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle
- locate parked vehicle
- check vehicle status (includes service for 5 years from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer) and Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices (includes a trial subscription of 3 months or 3 gigabytes,whichever comes first
- Wireless Service Plan required after trial subscription ends)
- Note: Ford Telematics Prep Package Included for Fleet ONLY: SYNC Connect provides data to support telematics services including vehicle location
- speed and idle time w/optional vehicle diagnostics and maintenance reports
- Requires Ford Telematics Powered by Telogis Service (requires subscription for Telogis service
- Activate at www.fleet.ford.com)
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Power Liftgate
- Forward Sensing System
- Rear Bumper Step Pad
- Molded in color black w/surround
- Engine Block Heater (Regional)
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/7 Speakers
- MP3 capability and speed-compensated volume
- Remote Start System
- Power & Heated Glass Sideview Mirrors
- manual-folding
- LED turn signal indicators
- security approach lamps
- integrated blind spot mirrors and gloss shadow black caps
- Note: Integrated blind spot mirrors not included when equipped w/BLIS
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Comfort Package
- LED Fog Lamps
Cold Weather Package

$650

Starting MSRP
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Forward Sensing System
Equipment Group 201A

$2,330

Starting MSRP
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Ctrl
- Driver Connect Package
- SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
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$2,330

Starting MSRP
- 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 compatibility
- 2 smart-charging multimedia USB ports (1 replaces the front center floor console powerpoint port)
- 2 Driver Configurable 4.2" Color LCD Displays
- Located in instrument cluster
- SYNC Connect
- remotely start
- lock and unlock vehicle (includes service for 5 years from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer)
- schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle
- locate parked vehicle
- check vehicle status (includes service for 5 years from the vehicle sale date as recorded by the dealer) and Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices (includes a trial subscription of 3 months or 3 gigabytes,whichever comes first
- Wireless Service Plan required after trial subscription ends)
- Note: Ford Telematics Prep Package Included for Fleet ONLY: SYNC Connect provides data to support telematics services including vehicle location
- speed and idle time w/optional vehicle diagnostics and maintenance reports
- Requires Ford Telematics Powered by Telogis Service (requires subscription for Telogis service
- Activate at www.fleet.ford.com)
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Power Liftgate
- Rear Bumper Step Pad
- Molded in color black w/surround
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/7 Speakers
- MP3 capability and speed-compensated volume
- Remote Start System
- Power & Heated Glass Sideview Mirrors
- manual-folding
- LED turn signal indicators
- security approach lamps
- integrated blind spot mirrors and gloss shadow black caps
- Note: Integrated blind spot mirrors not included when equipped w/BLIS
- LED Fog Lamps

Equipment Group 200A

$0

Starting MSRP
XLT Technology Feature Bundle

$935

Starting MSRP
- Single-CD Player
- Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System
- pinch-to-zoom capability
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$935

Starting MSRP
- Single-CD Player
- 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
- Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO)
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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$1,595

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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: P255/50R20 AS BSW
- Lower Front & Rear Bumper Covers
- Ebony Black Unique Door-Trim Panel Insert
- Fire Orange contrasting stitching
- EXPLORER Badge on Hood
- Lower Bodyside Cladding Insert
- Lower Door Trim
- Sideview Mirror Caps
Ford Safe & Smart Package

$1,295

Starting MSRP
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
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$1,295

Starting MSRP
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
- cross-traffic alert
- Note: replaces standard integrated blind spot mirrors feature
- Adaptive Cruise Control & Fwd Collision Warning
- brake support
- Lane-Keeping System
- lane-keeping assist
- lane-keeping alert and driver alert

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 255 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 290 @ 6500
Displacement: 3.5 L/213
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

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

Safety

Backup Camera: Standard
Stability Control: Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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