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2018 Ford Explorer Limited 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
$42,090
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Ford Explorer Limited

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Captiva White

Interior
Medium Light Stone
Graphite Grey

Packages

  • Equipment Group 300A

    $0

    Starting MSRP

  • Equipment Group 301A

    $3,240

    Starting MSRP

    • Ford Safe & Smart Package
    • Auto High-Beam Headlights
    • Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
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    • Ford Safe & Smart Package
    • 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
    • Inflatable Rear Safety Belts
    • second row outboard seating positions
    • Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
    • Enhanced Active Park Assist w/Parallel Park
    • park out assist
    • reverse perpendicular parking and forward and reverse and side sensing systems
  • Ford Safe & Smart Package

    $1,295

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto High-Beam Headlights
    • Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
    • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
    See more detail
    • 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
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
280 hp
290 hp
Seating Capacity
6

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
2.3 L/140
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 5600
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
19 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
Optional

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P255/50HR20
Rear Tire Size
P255/50HR20
Front Wheel Size
20 X 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
20 X 8.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Tire Size
Compact

Weight & Capacity

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

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