2021 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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MSRP

Base RWD $32,925
Base 4WD $34,925
XLT RWD $35,075
XLT 4WD $37,075
Limited RWD $45,255
Timberline 4WD $46,015
Limited 4WD $47,255
ST 4WD $49,000
King Ranch RWD $52,600
Platinum RWD $52,730
Platinum 4WD $53,335
King Ranch 4WD $54,600

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Specifications

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

EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	21 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	501.20 mi
Cruising Range - City	375.90 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	28 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A

Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.52
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type	10
Reverse Ratio (:1)	4.88
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)	N/A
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.58
First Gear Ratio (:1)	4.71
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.77
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.27
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.85
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	2.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	3.00

Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.6 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	13.6 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	530 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5300 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	5300 lbs

Height, Overall	70.2 in
Second Leg Room	39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	83.9 in
Track Width, Rear	66.9 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	32.8 in
Rear Door Opening Height	N/A in
Front Leg Room	43 in
Front Head Room	40.7 in
Front Hip Room	59.2 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	78.9 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	48.1 in
Length, Overall	198.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3	20.8 in
Second Hip Room	59.1 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1	87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3	18.2 ft³
Third Leg Room	32.2 in
Second Head Room	40.5 in
Front Shoulder Room	61.8 in
Third Hip Room	40.9 in
Rear Door Opening Width	N/A in
Passenger Capacity	7
Passenger Volume	152.7 ft³
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	59 in
Wheelbase	119.1 in
Second Shoulder Room	61.9 in
Min Ground Clearance	8.2 in
Track Width, Front	66.9 in
Third Head Room	38.9 in
Third Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Liftover Height	32.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2	49.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2	47.9 ft³

Streaming Audio	Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front	Standard
Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: MP3 capability, 6 speakers, speed-compensated volume and SiriusXM radio w/a 3 month prepaid subscription, Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by Sirius XM radio inc. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM customer agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming.	Standard
SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 8" LCD capacitive touchscreen in center stack w/swipe capability, AppLink, 911 Assist, Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility and 1 smart-charging multimedia USB port in the media hub,	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity	Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Internal Memory	Standard
Integrated Roof Antenna	Standard

Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent	Standard
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim	Standard
Deep Tinted Glass	Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding	Standard
Black Grille	Standard
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access	Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim	Standard
Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo	Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers	Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels	Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks	Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper	Standard
Black Door Handles	Standard
Autolamp Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off	Standard
Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW -inc: mini spare	Standard
Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum	Standard
LED Brakelights	Standard
Steel Spare Wheel	Standard
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams	Standard
Lip Spoiler	Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster	Standard

Front Cupholder	Standard
Rear Cupholder	Standard
Driver Information Center	Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror	Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 5 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard
Carpet Floor Trim	Standard
Cargo Space Lights	Standard
Outside Temp Gauge	Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material	Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights	Standard
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch	Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting	Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down	Standard
Driver Foot Rest	Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets	Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins	Standard
Passenger Seat	Standard
35-30-35 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft	Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer	Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts	Standard
Compass	Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature	Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats	Standard
Locking Glove Box	Standard
Driver Seat	Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls	Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access	Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror	Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access	Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows	Standard
Fixed 50-50 Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints	Standard
Air Filtration	Standard
FordPass Connect -inc: 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices w/wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the trial subscription period for remote features, To activate, go to www.att.com/ford), remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle, schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle, locate parked vehicle and check vehicle status (FordPass Connect, the Ford Pass App, and Complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (see FordPass terms for details), Connected Service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability, Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features, Connected services excludes Wi-Fi hotspot.), Note: Ford Telematics and data services prep included for fleet only: FordPass Connect 4G Wi-Fi modem provides data to support telematics and data services including but not limited to vehicle location, speed, idle time, fuel, vehicle diagnostics and maintenance alerts, Device enables telematics services through Ford or authorized providers, Activate at www.fleet.ford.com or call 833-FCS-Ford, (833-327-3673)	Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert	Standard
Full Cloth Headliner	Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls	Standard
Cloth Captain's Chairs -inc: 8-way power driver's seat w/power function for tilt and recline, 4-way manual front passenger seat w/fore/aft and recline and 2-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints	Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents	Standard
Analog Appearance	Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column	Standard
Front Center Armrest	Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints	Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage	Standard
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning	Standard
5 12V DC Power Outlets	Standard

3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle Ratio	Standard
Battery w/Run Down Protection	Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
50 State Emissions System Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles with the 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 FFV engine.	Standard
Engine Oil Cooler	Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive	Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control	Standard
GVWR: TBD	Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology (STD)	Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust	Standard
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic (STD)	Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode	Standard
17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank	Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs	Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers	Standard
Regenerative Alternator	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake	Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering	Standard

Airbag Occupancy Sensor	Standard
Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags	Standard
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist	Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control	Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks	Standard
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute	Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags	Standard
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags	Standard
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)	Standard
Collision Mitigation-Front	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Standard
Back-Up Camera w/Washer	Standard
Ford Co-Pilot360 - Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Cross-Traffic Alert	Standard
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning	Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners	Standard
Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot	Standard
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag	Standard
Driver Monitoring-Alert	Standard

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Displacement	2.3 L/140
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	310 @ 3500
Engine Type	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	300 @ 5500

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	17.9 gal

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

Spare Tire Size	Compact
Front Tire Size	P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size	P255/65HR18

Curb Weight - Rear	N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight	4345 lbs
Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	N/A lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	N/A lbs

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A

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

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