2022 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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EPA Classification Standard SUV 2WD
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size 18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Front Wheel Size 18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.3 L/140
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 3500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5500
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy 501.20 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 28 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 24 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
Cruising Range - City 375.90 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 21 MPG
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Tenth Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Trans Type 10
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.58
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.88
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.27
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.77
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Strut
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.6 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.6 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 17.9 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb N/A ft
Rear Tire Size P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size P255/65HR18
Spare Tire Size Compact
Maximum Trailering Capacity 5300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 530 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5300 lbs
Curb Weight N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 4345 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front N/A lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear N/A lbs
Cargo Box (Area) Height 32.8 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 47.9 ft³
Passenger Volume 152.7 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width N/A in
Rear Door Opening Height N/A in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 59 in
Wheelbase 119.1 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 83.9 in
Track Width, Rear 66.9 in
Second Head Room 40.5 in
Second Leg Room 39 in
Track Width, Front 66.9 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 87.8 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 78.9 in
Third Head Room 38.9 in
Front Hip Room 59.2 in
Height, Overall 70.2 in
Front Leg Room 43 in
Passenger Capacity 7
Liftover Height 32.8 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 48.1 in
Second Hip Room 59.1 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 18.2 ft³
Front Shoulder Room 61.8 in
Second Shoulder Room 61.9 in
Third Hip Room 40.9 in
Length, Overall 198.8 in
Third Shoulder Room 54.6 in
Third Leg Room 32.2 in
Min Ground Clearance 8.2 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 20.8 in
Front Head Room 40.7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 49.8 in
Integrated Roof Antenna Standard
2 LCD Monitors In The Front 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 "A" and 1 "C" USB ports in the media hub Standard
Radio: AM/FM Stereo -inc: MP3 capability, 6 speakers, speed-compensated volume and SiriusXM (if equipped) w/a 3 month prepaid subscription, Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii, All SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period, Your SiriusXM service will automatically stop at the end of your trial unless you decide to subscribe, If you decide to continue service, the subscription plan chosen will automatically renew and be charged according to your chosen payment method at the then-current rates, Fees and taxes apply, See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement & Privacy Policy at https://www.siriusxm.com/ www.siriusxm.com for full terms and how to cancel, which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349, Available in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C, and Puerto Rico (w/coverage limits and capable receiver), Visit http://www.siriusxm.com/FAQS for most current service area information, Availability of some services and features is subject to device capabilities and location restrictions, All fees, content and features are subject to change, SiriusXM, Pandora and all related logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc, and its respective subsidiaries Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Internal Memory Standard
Streaming Audio Standard
LED Brakelights Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim Standard
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Tires: P255/65R18 AS BSW -inc: mini spare Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper Standard
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo Standard
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Lip Spoiler Standard
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks Standard
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Wheels: 18" 5-Spoke Silver-Painted Aluminum Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster Standard
Black Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim Standard
Autolamp Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Black Grille Standard
Air Filtration Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Fixed 50-50 Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard
35-30-35 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Cloth Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft Standard
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Standard
Cloth Door Trim Insert Standard
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access Standard
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button Standard
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer Standard
Cargo Space Lights Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets Standard
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 5 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Bucket Front Seats w/Cloth Back Material Standard
FordPass Connect -inc: 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices (if equipped) 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
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
Front And Rear Map Lights Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Front Center Armrest Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Smart Device Remote Engine Start Standard
Locking Glove Box Standard
Passenger Seat Standard
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Standard
5 12V DC Power Outlets 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
Compass Standard
Driver Seat Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Carpet Floor Trim Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Regenerative Alternator Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 -inc: auto start-stop technology (STD) Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle Ratio Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic (STD) Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode Standard
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering Standard
Battery w/Run Down Protection 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
GVWR: TBD Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake Standard
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Ford Co-Pilot360 - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot Standard
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist Standard
Emergency Sos Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Back-Up Camera w/Washer Standard
Collision Mitigation-Front Standard
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute Standard
Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning Standard
Driver Monitoring-Alert Standard
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Ford Co-Pilot360 - Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and Cross-Traffic Alert Standard
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC) Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Reverse Sensing System Rear Parking Sensors Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard

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