2021 Ford Explorer Limited specs & colors
Sport Utility
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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
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony
Charcoal
Packages
$4,850
Starting MSRP
- T165/70R18 Mini Spare Tire
- Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic Modular Hybrid
- SelectShift Capability w/Paddle Shifters
Hybrid Equipment Group 310A
$4,850
Starting MSRP
- T165/70R18 Mini Spare Tire
- Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic Modular Hybrid
- SelectShift Capability w/Paddle Shifters
- High-Series Brakes
- Limited Convenience Package
- Memory Driver's Seat
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate
- 3rd Row PowerFold Seat
- Folds flat
- 110V/150W AC Power Outlet
- Replaces the powerpoint port on the rear side of the center floor console
- Sideview Mirrors w/Gloss Black Caps
- power-folding w/Autofold
- power and heated glass
- LED turn signal indicators
- security approach lamps
- driver and passenger side memory
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Pedestrian Alert Sounder
- Engine: 3.3L Hybrid
- 18 Gal
- Fuel Tank
- Wheels: 20" 10-Spoke Aluminum
$0
Starting MSRP
$935
Starting MSRP
- Yakima MegaWarrior w/Yakima large stretch net
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior
$935
Starting MSRP
- Yakima MegaWarrior w/Yakima large stretch net
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
- Cargo Mat
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
- Roof-Rail Crossbars
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
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$935
Starting MSRP
- (2) Yakima FrontLoaders w/locks
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
Outfitters Bike - FrontLoader
$935
Starting MSRP
- (2) Yakima FrontLoaders w/locks
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
- Cargo Mat
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
- Roof-Rail Crossbars
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
$935
Starting MSRP
- Yakima SkyBox 16
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
Outfitters Cargo - SkyBox
$935
Starting MSRP
- Yakima SkyBox 16
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
- Cargo Mat
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
- Roof-Rail Crossbars
- Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation
- These features are ordered through WBDO only
$700
Starting MSRP
- Limited Convenience Package
- Memory Driver's Seat
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Equipment Group 301A
$700
Starting MSRP
- Limited Convenience Package
- Memory Driver's Seat
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate
- 3rd Row PowerFold Seat
- Folds flat
- 110V/150W AC Power Outlet
- Replaces the powerpoint port on the rear side of the center floor console
- Sideview Mirrors w/Gloss Black Caps
- power-folding w/Autofold
- power and heated glass
- LED turn signal indicators
- security approach lamps
- driver and passenger side memory
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Standard SUV 2WD |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 20 X 8 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 20 X 8 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 310 @ 3500 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L/140 |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 300 @ 5500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 375.90 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 501.20 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 24 MPG |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.15 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.77 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.88 |
| Trans Type | 10 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.71 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.52 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.00 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Tenth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Ninth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.27 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.6 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.6 in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17.9 gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Front Tire Size | P255/55HR20 |
| Rear Tire Size | P255/55HR20 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5300 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 530 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 5300 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4345 lbs |
| Length, Overall | 198.8 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.7 in |
| Track Width, Front | 66.9 in |
| Third Leg Room | 32.2 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 32.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 59.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in |
| Third Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 18.2 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | 32.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 40.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 39 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Third Shoulder Room | 54.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | 20.8 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 48.1 in |
| Third Hip Room | 40.9 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 61.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 66.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 70.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.8 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 87.8 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 78.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | 59.1 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 59 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 83.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 47.9 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 43 in |
| Passenger Volume | 152.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 49.8 in |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and Internal Memory | Optional |
| Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen -inc: MP3 capability, 12 speakers, subwoofer, HD Radio, 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. | Optional |
| Regular Amplifier | Optional |
| Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity | Standard |
| Streaming Audio | Standard |
| Integrated Roof Antenna | Standard |
| Digital Signal Processor | Optional |
| 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 |
| Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround | Optional |
| Steel Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Deep Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Wheels: 20" Premium Painted Aluminum (STD) | Optional |
| Autolamp Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Tires: P255/55R20 AS BSW (STD) | Optional |
| Laminated Glass | Optional |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert | Optional |
| Chrome Door Handles | Optional |
| Roof Rack Rails Only | Optional |
| Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Front Fog Lamps | Optional |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert | Optional |
| Headlights-Automatic Highbeams | Standard |
| Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim | Optional |
| Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Optional |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Optional |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo | Standard |
| Lip Spoiler | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster | Standard |
| Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers | Optional |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Optional |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer | Optional |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Bucket Folding Captain Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Leather Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft | Optional |
| Heated Leather Steering Wheel | Optional |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System -inc: pinch-to-zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year prepaid subscription, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii, After your trial period ends, Sirius XM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc, See SiriusXM customer agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Trial subscriptions not available in Alaska and Hawaii | Optional |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Optional |
| Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| 8-Way Driver Seat | Optional |
| 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) | Optional |
| Compass | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go | Optional |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Optional |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls | Standard |
| Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Optional |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Rear Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets | Optional |
| 4 12V DC Power Outlets | Optional |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts | Standard |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | Optional |
| HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter | Optional |
| Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only | Optional |
| 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 |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Fixed 50-50 Bench Leather 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints | Optional |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access | Standard |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual 2nd Row Sun Blinds | Optional |
| Keypad | Optional |
| Leather Heated/Ventilated Captain's Chairs -inc: micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching, 10-way power driver's seat, power function for tilt, lumbar and recline, 8-way power front passenger seat w/power function for lumbar and recline and 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest rear seat entertainment system (50S) is ordered) | Optional |
| Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch | Standard |
| Analog Appearance | Standard |
| Seats w/Leatherette Back Material | Optional |
| Illuminated Front Cupholder | Optional |
| Rear-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Standard |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Optional |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
| 17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Regenerative Alternator | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode | 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 |
| Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic (STD) | Optional |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control | Standard |
| Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology (STD) | Standard |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| 3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle Ratio | Standard |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| GVWR: TBD | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Aerial View Camera System | Optional |
| Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Forward and Reverse Sensing System Front And Rear Parking Sensors | Optional |
| Emergency Sos | Standard |
| Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera w/Washer | Standard |
| Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 - Lane Centering | Optional |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| Left Side Camera | Optional |
| Right Side Camera | Optional |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC) | Standard |
| Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute | Standard |
| Front Camera w/Washer | Optional |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Optional |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | Standard |
| Ford Co-Pilot360 - Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Cross-Traffic Alert | Standard |
| Evasion Assist | Optional |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
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