2018 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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EPA Classification Standard SUV 4WD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Streaming Audio Standard
Integrated Roof Antenna Standard
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 w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: MP3 capability, 6 speakers and speed-compensated volume Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Standard

Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround Standard
Tires: P245/60R18 AS BSW Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Roof Rack Rails Only Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Laminated Glass Standard
Lip Spoiler Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster Standard
Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum Standard
LED Brakelights Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks 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
Front Cupholder Standard
Carpet Floor Trim Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Illuminated Locking Glove Box Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights Standard
Air Filtration Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert 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
Cargo Space Lights Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Driver Seat Standard
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
Compass Standard
Passenger Seat Standard
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest Standard
Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material Standard
4 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage Standard
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints Standard

GVWR: 6,160 lbs Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control Standard
58-Amp/Hr 540CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
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
Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive Optional
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering Standard
Auto Locking Hubs Optional
3.65 Axle Ratio Optional
Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (STD) Standard
18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
175 Amp Alternator 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
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers Standard

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

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