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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
2018 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Light Stone
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
| 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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