Key Features
Vehicle Details
- Fuel Consumption: City: 17 mpg
- Fuel Consumption: Highway: 24 mpg
- Remote, digital keypad power door locks
- Power windows
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- Cruise control
- 4-wheel ABS Brakes
- Front Ventilated disc brakes
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd row head airbags
- Passenger Airbag
- Side airbag
- Rear air conditioning with separate controls
- 50-50 Third Row Seat
- Manual Folding Third Row Seat
- Rear spoiler: Lip
- Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity
- Digital Audio Input
- SYNC
- SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM)
- Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control
- Total Number of Speakers: 6
- Braking Assist
- ABS and Driveline Traction Control
- Stability controll with anti-roll
- Privacy glass: Deep
- Silver aluminum rims
- Wheel Diameter: 18
- Wheel Width: 7.5
- Passenger knee airbags
- Leather steering wheel trim
- Leather/chrome shift knob trim
- Metal-look dash trim
- Metal-look door trim
- Metal-look center console trim
- Roof rails
- Video Monitor Location: Front
- Trip computer
- External temperature display
- Tachometer
- Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 7.0 s
- Power remote driver mirror adjustment
- Heated driver mirror
- Heated passenger mirror
- Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Compass
- Daytime running lights
- Rear heat ducts with separate controls
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- 911 Assist
- Front and rear reading lights
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Premium cloth seat upholstery
- Bucket front seats
- Split rear bench
- Tumble forward rear seats
- Rear seats center armrest
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Suspension class: Regular
- Interior air filtration
- Manual front air conditioning
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire specific
- Cargo area light
- Max cargo capacity: 81 cu.ft.
- Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Fuel Capacity: 18.6 gal.
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
- Clock: In-dash
- Headlights off auto delay
- Dusk sensing headlights
- Coil front spring
- Regular front stabilizer bar
Model Highlights
The Explorer is offered in base, XLT, Limited, Sport and Platinum models, but no matter the model, it comes with three well-designed rows of seating and room for up to seven (the second row comes with two bucket seats for adults). While the third row is kid-sized, it's easier to fold than those on just about any other model, thanks to the simple, single-button power-folding system. Parents will also note that LATCH fasteners for child seats are included in the second-row outboard positions. Both the second and third rows flip forward, giving a cavernous 81 cubic-feet of cargo space. The base engine is a 3.5L V6 that produces 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque, with EPA ratings of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The optional 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder makes a healthy 280 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and fuel economy is best in class at 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. The 4-wheel-drive system in the Explorer is available with both engines, and it is designed with the urban driving done by most Explorer owners in mind. The system includes a Terrain Management system that cleverly recalibrates itself for snow, sand or mud when needed. With 4-wheel drive, there's also Hill Descent Control, to help maintain composure on steep, slippery slopes. Standard equipment on the Explorer is more extensive than what's found in most mainstream-brand vehicles. Cruise control, a media hub system, four 12-volt powerpoints, capless fuel-filling and the MyKey control/monitoring feature are all standard on the base model, while optional or standard goodies on the upper XLT or Limited trims include dual-zone climate control; remote start; power-folding, heated side-view mirrors; reverse sensing; ambient lighting, adjustable pedals, a rearview camera system, push-button start and a 110-volt AC outlet. The top-of-the-line Platinum trim includes quilted leather seating, brush aluminum accents and ash wood inlays. MyFord Touch combines a host of vehicle, information and entertainment functions in an interface that appears a bit like that of iPads or other tablet computers. The system works together with Ford's Sync interface to interact seamlessly -- and with voice commands -- with media players, smartphones and music on USB sticks. All Explorers include both Roll Stability Control and Curve Control sophisticated stability control systems. Safety Canopy side-curtain airbags also cover all three rows and an SOS Post-Crash System helps alert authorities if the airbags deploy. Safety-related tech features on the Explorer include adaptive cruise control with a collision warning system that includes brake support as well as a Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert.
Equipment
- Comfort Package
- Driver Connect Package
- Equipment Group 202A
- XLT Sport Appearance Package
- XLT Technology Feature Bundle
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- AM/FM Stereo
- FordPass Connect
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/7 Speakers
- SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
- SYNC Communication & Entertainment System
- Air Conditioning
- Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Ctrl
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- 8-Way Power Passenger Seat
- Forward Sensing System
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: 911 Assist
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear Bumper Step Pad
- Remote Start System
- Lower Front & Rear Bumper Covers
- Power Liftgate
- BLIS Blind Spot Information System
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- EXPLORER Badge on Hood
- Heated door mirrors
- LED Fog Lamps
- LED Signature Lighting
- Lower Bodyside Cladding Insert
- Lower Door Trim
- Magnetic Met-Painted Grille Bars w/Mesh Insert
- Power & Heated Glass Sideview Mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Sideview Mirror Caps
- Spoiler
- 2 Driver Configurable 4.2 Color LCD Displays
- ActiveX Seating Material Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Ebony Black Unique Door-Trim Panel Insert
- EXPLORER Unique Branded Front Floor Mats
- Front reading lights
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel