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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
$44,240
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)
  • 21 combined MPG
  • 198.3" length, 70" height
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Captiva White

Interior
Medium Light Stone
Graphite Grey

Packages

  • Ford Safe & Smart Package

    $1,295

    Starting MSRP

    • Auto High-Beam Headlights
    • Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only)
    • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
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    • 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
  • 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
  • Equipment Group 300A

    $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
MPG
18 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
290 hp
280 hp
290 hp
Seating Capacity
6

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3000
Displacement
2.3 L/140
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
280 @ 5600
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
18 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Backup Camera
Optional
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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