2018 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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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

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Medium Light Stone

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Equipment Group 100A

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Specifications

Rear Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Cruising Range - City	297.60 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	16 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	409.20 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	18 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	22 MPG

First Gear Ratio (:1)	4.48
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.84
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.87
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.88
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.74
Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.65
Trans Type	6
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.41

Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.8 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.8 in
Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel

Maximum Trailering Capacity	2000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	2000 lbs

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	N/A in
Third Leg Room	32 in
Second Head Room	40.6 in
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	80.7 ft³
Front Shoulder Room	61.5 in
Length, Overall	198.3 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	N/A in
Track Width, Front	67 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	N/A in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	21 ft³
Passenger Capacity	7
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	N/A in
Passenger Volume	151.7 ft³
Liftover Height	N/A in
Third Shoulder Room	50.8 in
Track Width, Rear	67 in
Second Hip Room	56.8 in
Third Hip Room	40.7 in
Second Shoulder Room	61 in
Front Hip Room	57.3 in
Wheelbase	112.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	43.8 ft³
Height, Overall	70 in
Third Head Room	37.8 in
Second Leg Room	39.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	78.9 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Min Ground Clearance	8.3 in
Front Head Room	41.4 in
Front Leg Room	42.9 in

SYNC Communication & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 911 Assist, 4.2" LCD screen in center stack, AppLink and 1 smart-charging multimedia USB port in the Media Hub	Optional
Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: MP3 capability, 6 speakers and speed-compensated volume	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity	Standard
Integrated Roof Antenna	Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Streaming Audio	Standard

Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround	Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only	Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim	Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW	Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster	Standard
Black Door Handles	Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim	Standard
LED Brakelights	Standard
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding	Standard
Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum	Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers	Standard
Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Deep Tinted Glass	Standard
Laminated Glass	Standard
Lip Spoiler	Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard

Passenger Seat	Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
Air Filtration	Standard
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats	Standard
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box	Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
Rear Cupholder	Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature	Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer	Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Carpet Floor Trim	Standard
Systems Monitor	Standard
Cloth Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar and manual recline, 4-way manual front passenger seat w/manual recline and 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints	Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls	Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage	Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material	Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down	Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Standard
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints	Standard
Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material	Standard
Front Cupholder	Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination	Standard
4 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror	Standard
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest	Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts	Standard
Compass	Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows	Standard
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft	Standard
Manual Air Conditioning	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button	Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights	Standard
Driver Seat	Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents	Standard
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Analog Appearance	Standard

Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (STD)	Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering	Standard
GVWR: 6,160 lbs	Standard
175 Amp Alternator	Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control	Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control	Optional
Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive	Optional
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
Auto Locking Hubs	Optional
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher	Standard
58-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
3.65 Axle Ratio	Optional
Engine: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (FFV) -inc: Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles w/the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 engine shipped to Federal Emissions States or Cross Border State dealers and is only available w/a Federal emissions system, (FFV system not available w/code 422 and requires code 936 or 423 if applicable for California Emissions State dealer destinations).Cross border states include AZ, DC, ID, NH, NV, OH, VA, WV (STD) Not standard equipment in CA Emissions States.	Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard

Passenger Knee Airbag	Standard
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)	Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks	Standard
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags	Standard
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute	Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners	Standard
Back-Up Camera w/Washer	Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags	Standard
Terrain Management System ABS And Driveline Traction Control	Optional
Airbag Occupancy Sensor	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Standard

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SAE Net Torque @ RPM	255 @ 4000
Displacement	3.5 L/213
Engine Type	Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	290 @ 6500

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.6 gal

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Type	Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	38.9 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A

Rear Tire Size	P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size	Compact
Front Tire Size	P245/60HR18

Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight	4629 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs

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

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

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