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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
$34,290
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Ford Explorer Base

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Key specs

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

Color options

Exterior

Ruby Red Metallic

Interior
Medium Light Stone

Packages

  • Equipment Group 100A

    $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
280 hp
290 hp
Seating Capacity
7

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6500
Displacement
3.5 L/213
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
16 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,629 lbs

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