2017 Ford Explorer
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2017 Ford Explorer - Specifications & Features
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| Engines | Base | Base 4WD | XLT | XLT 4WD | | 3.5-liter V6 | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 17 / 24 | 16 / 23 | 17 / 24 | 16 / 23 | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,497 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 290 @ 6,500 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 255 @ 4,000 rpm | Compression | 10.8:1 | | |
| | 2.3-liter Inline-4 turbocharged | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 19 / 27 | 18 / 25 | 19 / 27 | 18 / 25 | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 2,261 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 280 @ 5,600 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 87.5 x 94.0 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 310 @ 3,000 rpm | Compression | 10.0:1 | | |
| | 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged |  | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,496 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 365 @ 5,500 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 350 @ 3,500 rpm | Compression | 10.0:1 | | |
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| Transmissions | Base | Base 4WD | XLT | XLT 4WD | | 6-speed automatic (V6) | | | | |
| Ratios: |
4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74 |
| Final Drive: |
3.39 (FWD); 3.65 (4WD); 3.16 (Sport) |
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| 6-speed automatic (4-cyl.) | | | | |
| Ratios: |
4.58, 2.96, 1.91, 1.45, 1.00, 0.75 |
| Final Drive: |
3.36 (FWD); 3.51 (4WD) |
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| Exterior Dimensions | Base | Base 4WD | XLT | XLT 4WD | | Length [in.] | 198.3 | 198.3 | 198.3 | 198.3 | | Width [in.] | 78.9 | 78.9 | 78.9 | 78.9 | | Height [in.] | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 | | Wheelbase [in.] | 112.8 | 112.8 | 112.8 | 112.8 | | Front Track [in.] | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | | Rear Track [in.] | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
| Exterior Features |
| 4 doors | | | | | | Fog Lights | | | | | | Power Door Mirrors | | | | | | Folding Door Mirrors | | | | | | Heated Door Mirrors | | | | | | Auto-dimming Door Mirrors | | | | | | Power Sunroof | | | | | | Rear Liftgate | | | | | | Rear-window Wiper | | | | | | Trailering Hitch | | | | |
| Interior Dimensions | Base | Base 4WD | XLT | XLT 4WD | | Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] | 151.5 | 151.5 | 151.5 | 151.5 | | Seating Cap. | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | | Headroom Front [in.] | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | | Headroom Rear [in.] | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 | | Headroom Third [in.] | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | | Legroom Front [in.] | 42.9 | 42.9 | 42.9 | 42.9 | | Legroom Rear [in.] | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 | | Legroom Third [in.] | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | | Shoulderroom Front [in.] | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | | Shoulderroom Rear [in.] | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 | | Shoulderroom Third [in.] | 50.8 | 50.8 | 50.8 | 50.8 | | Hiproom Front [in.] | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | | Hiproom Rear [in.] | 56.8 | 56.8 | 56.8 | 56.8 | | Hiproom Third [in.] | 40.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 | | Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] | 21.0 | 21.0 | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| Interior Features |
| Air Conditioning | | | | | | Dual-Zone Air Conditioning | | | | | | Automatic Air Conditioning | | | | | | Rear Air Conditioning | | | | | | Adaptive Cruise Control | | | | | | Cruise Control | | | | | | Cupholders | | | | | | Navigation System | | | | | | Power Sunroof | | | | | | Power Windows | | | | | | Rear Window Defogger | | | | | | Remote Keyless Entry | | | | | | Tachometer | | | | | | Trip Computer | | | | | | Vehicle Information System | | | | | | Garage-door Transmitter | | | | | | Cloth Seat-Upholstery | | | | | | Leather Seat-Upholstery | | | | | | Bucket Driver's Seat | | | | | | Power Driver Seat Adjustments | | | | | | Heated Driver Seat | | | | | | Ventilated Driver Seat | | | | | | Memory Driver Seat | | | | | | Bucket Passenger Seat | | | | | | Manual Passenger Adjustments | | | | | | Power Passenger Seat Adjustments | | | | | | Heated Passenger Seat | | | | | | Ventilated Passenger Seat | | | | | | 8-way Front Seat | | | | | | 4-way Passenger Seat | | | | | | 8-way Passenger Seat | | | | | | Rear Bench Seat | | | | | | Split-Folding Rear Seat | | | | | | Heated Rear Seat | | | | | | Third Row Bench Seat | | | | | | Split-Folding Third Row Seat | | | | | | Radio | | | | | | CD-Player | | | | | | HD Radio | | | | | | Satellite-radio | | | | | | Satellite-radio capability | | | | | | Internet Access | | | | | | Wireless Connectivity | | | | | | 6 Speakers | | | | | | 12 Speakers | | | | |
| Safety Features | Base | Base 4WD | XLT | XLT 4WD | | Anti-lock Brakes | | | | | | Brake Assist | | | | | | Stability Control (ESC) | | | | | | Anti-roll Control | | | | | | Lane Departure Warning | | | | | | Front Airbags | | | | | | Front Side Airbags | | | | | | Side-Curtain Airbags | | | | | | Knee Airbag | | | | | | Traction Control | | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | | | | Emergency Communication System | | | | |
| Technical Features |
| Driveline | FWD | 4WD | FWD | 4WD | | LED Headlights | | | | | | Day-time Running-lights | | | | | | Lane Departure Warning | | | | | | Parking Assist | | | | | | Security System | | | | | | Theft Deterrent | | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | | |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Weight [lbs.] | 4,409 - 4,443 | 4,571 - 4,629 | 4,409 - 4,443 | 4,571 - 4,629 | | GVWR [lbs.] | 6,160 | 6,160 | 6,160 | 6,160 | | Towing Capacity [lbs.] | 2,000 - 5,000 | 2,000 - 5,000 | 2,000 - 5,000 | 2,000 - 5,000 | | Fuel Capacity [gal.] | 18.6 | 18.6 | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Steering |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion; power-assist | | Turning Circle [ft.] | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | | Heated Steering-Wheel | | | | | | Power Steering | | | | | | Tilting Steering-Wheel | | | | | | Telescoping Steering-Wheel | | | | |
| Suspension |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Rear Suspension | Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Front MacPherson struts | | | | | | Rear Multi-Link | | | | |
| Tires |
| Front P245/60 HR18 | | | | | | Front P255/50 HR20 | | | | | | Rear P245/60 HR18 | | | | | | Rear P255/50 HR20 | | | | |
| Brakes |
| Front Brakes | 13.9 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs | | Rear Brakes | 13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs | | Front Vented Disc Brakes | | | | | | Rear Vented Disc Brakes | | | | |
| Standard Optional |
| Engines | Limited | Limited 4WD | Sport 4WD | Platinum 4WD | | 3.5-liter V6 | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 17 / 24 | 16 / 23 | --- | --- | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,497 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 290 @ 6,500 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 255 @ 4,000 rpm | Compression | 10.8:1 | | |
| | 2.3-liter Inline-4 turbocharged | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 19 / 27 | 18 / 25 | --- | --- | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 2,261 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 280 @ 5,600 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 87.5 x 94.0 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 310 @ 3,000 rpm | Compression | 10.0:1 | | |
| | 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | --- | 16 / 22 | 16 / 22 | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT) | Displacement [cc] | 3,496 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 365 @ 5,500 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 92.5 x 86.7 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 350 @ 3,500 rpm | Compression | 10.0:1 | | |
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| Transmissions | Limited | Limited 4WD | Sport 4WD | Platinum 4WD | | 6-speed automatic (V6) | | | | |
| Ratios: |
4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74 |
| Final Drive: |
3.39 (FWD); 3.65 (4WD); 3.16 (Sport) |
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| 6-speed automatic (4-cyl.) | | | | |
| Ratios: |
4.58, 2.96, 1.91, 1.45, 1.00, 0.75 |
| Final Drive: |
3.36 (FWD); 3.51 (4WD) |
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| Exterior Dimensions | Limited | Limited 4WD | Sport 4WD | Platinum 4WD | | Length [in.] | 198.3 | 198.3 | 198.3 | 198.3 | | Width [in.] | 78.9 | 78.9 | 78.9 | 78.9 | | Height [in.] | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 | | Wheelbase [in.] | 112.8 | 112.8 | 112.8 | 112.8 | | Front Track [in.] | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | | Rear Track [in.] | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
| Exterior Features |
| 4 doors | | | | | | Fog Lights | | | | | | Power Door Mirrors | | | | | | Folding Door Mirrors | | | | | | Heated Door Mirrors | | | | | | Auto-dimming Door Mirrors | | | | | | Power Sunroof | | | | | | Rear Liftgate | | | | | | Rear-window Wiper | | | | | | Trailering Hitch | | | | |
| Interior Dimensions | Limited | Limited 4WD | Sport 4WD | Platinum 4WD | | Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] | 151.5 | 151.5 | 151.5 | 151.5 | | Seating Cap. | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | | Headroom Front [in.] | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | | Headroom Rear [in.] | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 | | Headroom Third [in.] | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | | Legroom Front [in.] | 42.9 | 42.9 | 42.9 | 42.9 | | Legroom Rear [in.] | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 | | Legroom Third [in.] | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | | Shoulderroom Front [in.] | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | | Shoulderroom Rear [in.] | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 | | Shoulderroom Third [in.] | 50.8 | 50.8 | 50.8 | 50.8 | | Hiproom Front [in.] | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | | Hiproom Rear [in.] | 56.8 | 56.8 | 56.8 | 56.8 | | Hiproom Third [in.] | 40.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 | | Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] | 21.0 | 21.0 | 21.0 | 21.0 |
| Interior Features |
| Air Conditioning | | | | | | Dual-Zone Air Conditioning | | | | | | Automatic Air Conditioning | | | | | | Rear Air Conditioning | | | | | | Adaptive Cruise Control | | | | | | Cruise Control | | | | | | Cupholders | | | | | | Navigation System | | | | | | Power Sunroof | | | | | | Power Windows | | | | | | Rear Window Defogger | | | | | | Remote Keyless Entry | | | | | | Tachometer | | | | | | Trip Computer | | | | | | Vehicle Information System | | | | | | Garage-door Transmitter | | | | | | Cloth Seat-Upholstery | | | | | | Leather Seat-Upholstery | | | | | | Bucket Driver's Seat | | | | | | Power Driver Seat Adjustments | | | | | | Heated Driver Seat | | | | | | Ventilated Driver Seat | | | | | | Memory Driver Seat | | | | | | Bucket Passenger Seat | | | | | | Manual Passenger Adjustments | | | | | | Power Passenger Seat Adjustments | | | | | | Heated Passenger Seat | | | | | | Ventilated Passenger Seat | | | | | | 8-way Front Seat | | | | | | 4-way Passenger Seat | | | | | | 8-way Passenger Seat | | | | | | Rear Bench Seat | | | | | | Split-Folding Rear Seat | | | | | | Heated Rear Seat | | | | | | Third Row Bench Seat | | | | | | Split-Folding Third Row Seat | | | | | | Radio | | | | | | CD-Player | | | | | | HD Radio | | | | | | Satellite-radio | | | | | | Satellite-radio capability | | | | | | Internet Access | | | | | | Wireless Connectivity | | | | | | 6 Speakers | | | | | | 12 Speakers | | | | |
| Safety Features | Limited | Limited 4WD | Sport 4WD | Platinum 4WD | | Anti-lock Brakes | | | | | | Brake Assist | | | | | | Stability Control (ESC) | | | | | | Anti-roll Control | | | | | | Lane Departure Warning | | | | | | Front Airbags | | | | | | Front Side Airbags | | | | | | Side-Curtain Airbags | | | | | | Knee Airbag | | | | | | Traction Control | | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | | | | Emergency Communication System | | | | |
| Technical Features |
| Driveline | FWD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | | LED Headlights | | | | | | Day-time Running-lights | | | | | | Lane Departure Warning | | | | | | Parking Assist | | | | | | Security System | | | | | | Theft Deterrent | | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | | |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Weight [lbs.] | 4,409 - 4,443 | 4,571 - 4,629 | 4,901 | 4,901 | | GVWR [lbs.] | 6,160 | 6,160 | 6,160 | 6,160 | | Towing Capacity [lbs.] | 2,000 - 5,000 | 2,000 - 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | | Fuel Capacity [gal.] | 18.6 | 18.6 | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Steering |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion; power-assist | | Turning Circle [ft.] | 38.9 | 38.9 | 40.0 | 39.8 | | Heated Steering-Wheel | | | | | | Power Steering | | | | | | Tilting Steering-Wheel | | | | | | Telescoping Steering-Wheel | | | | |
| Suspension |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Rear Suspension | Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Front MacPherson struts | | | | | | Rear Multi-Link | | | | |
| Tires |
| Front P245/60 HR18 | | | | | | Front P255/50 HR20 | | | | | | Rear P245/60 HR18 | | | | | | Rear P255/50 HR20 | | | | |
| Brakes |
| Front Brakes | 13.9 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs | | Rear Brakes | 13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs | | Front Vented Disc Brakes | | | | | | Rear Vented Disc Brakes | | | | |
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