2021 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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EPA Classification Standard SUV 2WD
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) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3500
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 28 MPG
Cruising Range - City 375.90 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 21 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 24 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 501.20 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 10
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.27
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.58
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Tenth Gear Ratio (:1) 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 13.6 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.6 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.9 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 N/A ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size P255/65HR18
Spare Tire Size Compact
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 530 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 5300 lbs
Base Curb Weight 4345 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 152.7 ft³
Front Head Room 40.7 in
Front Leg Room 43 in
Front Shoulder Room 61.8 in
Front Hip Room 59.2 in
Second Head Room 40.5 in
Second Leg Room 39 in
Second Shoulder Room 61.9 in
Second Hip Room 59.1 in
Third Head Room 38.9 in
Third Leg Room 32.2 in
Third Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Third Hip Room 40.9 in
Wheelbase 119.1 in
Length, Overall 198.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 78.9 in
Height, Overall 70.2 in
Track Width, Front 66.9 in
Track Width, Rear 66.9 in
Min Ground Clearance 8.2 in
Rear Door Opening Height N/A in
Rear Door Opening Width N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 83.9 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 49.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 20.8 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 48.1 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 32.8 in
Liftover Height 32.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 87.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 47.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 18.2 ft³
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
Integrated Roof Antenna Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Internal Memory 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
Streaming Audio Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Standard
Black Grille Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW -inc: mini spare Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Standard
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim Standard
Wheels: 18" Painted Aluminum Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
LED Brakelights Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper Standard
Autolamp Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams Standard
Lip Spoiler Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Passenger Seat Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert 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
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch Standard
Fixed 50-50 Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints Standard
Cargo Space Lights Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Standard
Seats w/Cloth Back Material Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down 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
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer Standard
Front Center Armrest Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Standard
Compass Standard
Driver Seat Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button Standard
35-30-35 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft Standard
Air Filtration Standard
5 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Carpet Floor Trim 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
Front And Rear Map Lights Standard
Locking Glove Box Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 5 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology (STD) Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake Standard
GVWR: TBD Standard
Battery w/Run Down Protection Standard
17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering 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
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle Ratio Standard
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic (STD) Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
Regenerative Alternator Standard
Back-Up Camera w/Washer Standard
Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Emergency Sos Standard
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag Standard
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot Standard
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning Standard
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute Standard
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC) Standard
Driver Monitoring-Alert Standard
Collision Mitigation-Front Standard
Ford Co-Pilot360 - Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Cross-Traffic Alert Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard

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