2018 Ford Explorer Overview

Ford Explorer Limited FWD
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EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

MSRP $42,090

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Ford Explorer Limited FWD
Standard Equipment

Mechanical

Engine: 2.3L I-4 EcoBoost
Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic (446)
3.39 Non-Limited-Slip Axle Ratio
GVWR: 6,160 lbs
Front-Wheel Drive
72-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
200 Amp Alternator
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control

Exterior

Wheels: 20" Premium Luster Nickel-Painted Aluminum
Tires: P255/50R20 AS BSW
Steel Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Clearcoat Paint
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Colored Rear Step Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Chrome Door Handles
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
Deep Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Roof Rack Rails Only
Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
LED Brakelights
Front Fog Lamps
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Laminated Glass

Entertainment

Radio: Sony Audio System w/CD Player -inc: AM/FM, MP3 capability, 12 speakers, 390 watt, HD Radio, SiriusXM radio and voice-activated navigation system w/pinch-to-zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, Note: SiriusXM includes a 6-month prepaid subscription, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is not available in Alaska or Hawaii, Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year prepaid subscription, SYNC services are not available in Alaska and Hawaii, Note: 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 subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
Streaming Audio
Integrated Roof Antenna
SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 8" LCD capacitive touchscreen in center stack w/swipe capability, pinch-to-zoom capability included when equipped w/available voice-activated touchscreen navigation system, AppLink, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, 2 smart-charging multimedia USB ports (1 replaces the front center floor console powerpoint port),
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity

Interior

8-Way Driver Seat
8-Way Passenger Seat
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Leather Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Vinyl 3rd Row Seat Front, Power Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
Heated Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Compass
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Keypad
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Valet Function
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access
Garage Door Transmitter
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Auxiliary Rear Heater and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Full Cloth Headliner
Leather/Chrome Gear Shifter Material
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Perforated Leather Heated/Cooled Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar and recline, memory driver's seat, 10-way power front passenger seat w/power lumbar and recline and 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest DVD entertainment system (50S) is ordered)
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, 4 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 AC Power Outlet
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Carpet Floor Trim
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Cargo Space Lights
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access, Windows and Remote Engine Start
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Systems Monitor
Trip Computer
Outside Temp Gauge
Digital/Analog Display
Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
Perimeter Alarm
4 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
4 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 AC Power Outlet

Safety

AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Passenger Knee Airbag
Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera w/Washer
Front Camera w/Washer

Ford Explorer Limited FWD
Available Options

Engine

ENGINE: 3.5L TI-VCT V6 (998)
ENGINE: 2.3L I-4 ECOBOOST (99H)

Transmission

TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC (44J)
TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC (446) (446)
TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC (44C) (44C)

Option Package

EQUIPMENT GROUP 300A (300A)
EQUIPMENT GROUP 301A -inc: Ford Safe & Smart Package, Auto High-Beam Headlights, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only), BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), cross-traffic alert, Note: replaces standard integrated blind spot mirrors feature, Adaptive Cruise Control & Fwd Collision Warning, brake support, Lane-Keeping System, lane-keeping assist, lane-keeping alert and driver alert, Inflatable Rear Safety Belts, second row outboard seating positions, Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion, Enhanced Active Park Assist w/Parallel Park, park out assist, reverse perpendicular parking and forward and reverse and side sensing systems (301A)

Wheels

WHEELS: 20" POLISHED ALUMINUM (64R)

Primary Paint

CINNAMON GLAZE METALLIC (EC)
BLUE METALLIC (FT)
SHADOW BLACK (G1)
MAGNETIC METALLIC (J7)
INGOT SILVER METALLIC (UX)
BURGUNDY VELVET METALLIC TINTED CLEARCOAT (R3)
RUBY RED METALLIC TINTED CLEARCOAT (RR)
PLATINUM DUNE METALLIC TRI-COAT (BK)
WHITE PLATINUM METALLIC TRI-COAT (UG)

Paint Scheme

STANDARD PAINT (undefined)

Seat Type

MEDIUM STONE, PERFORATED LEATHER HEATED/COOLED BUCKET SEATS -inc: 10-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar and recline, memory driver's seat, 10-way power front passenger seat w/power lumbar and recline and 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest DVD entertainment system (50S) is ordered) (CL)
EBONY BLACK PERFORATED LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (CW)

Additional Equipment

FORD SAFE & SMART PACKAGE -inc: Auto High-Beam Headlights, Rain-Sensing Wipers (Front Only), BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), cross-traffic alert, Note: replaces standard integrated blind spot mirrors feature, Adaptive Cruise Control & Fwd Collision Warning, brake support, Lane-Keeping System, lane-keeping assist, lane-keeping alert and driver alert (65S)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM -inc: Required on units for California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington registration, Optional for Cross-Border States (Arizona, District of Columbia, Idaho, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia) (422)
CALIFORNIA EMISSION EXEMPTION -inc: For public service and emergency vehicles, The exemption may only apply in certain California Emission states, Ordering dealer is responsible to contact the proper state authorities for clarification on qualifying exempted vehicles for registration, Only available on units sold for authorized public service or emergency service use (936)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED -inc: Dealers ordering a vehicle without a California Emissions system and which is being shipped to a California Emissions State dealer are also required to use code 423 to attest either that the vehicle is not being registered in a California Emissions State or that code 936 is applicable, Note: In Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont, dealers cannot use code 423 for customers outside of California Emissions States locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles - code 936) (423)
FEDERAL-EMISSIONS STATE DEALER ORDER -inc: For California Emissions States Registration, Federal Emissions State dealers ordering a California Emissions System (code 422) are also required to use code 93N to attest that the vehicle is to be registered in a California Emissions State, Note: It is a violation of federal law for a Federal Emissions State dealer to sell a vehicle w/a California Emissions System for registration in a Federal Emissions State, unless the vehicle also meets EPA standards (i.e, 50-state emissions) (93N)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (41H)
CLASS II TRAILER TOW PACKAGE (52R)
CLASS III TRAILER TOW PACKAGE (52T)
WHEEL LOCK KIT (DEALER INSTALLED) (60W)
SPLASH GUARDS (DEALER INSTALLED) (50M)
CARGO MAT (DEALER INSTALLED) (85W)
INTERIOR CARGO COVER (DEALER INSTALLED) (60T)
ROOF-RAIL CROSSBARS (DEALER INSTALLED) (50N)
SMOKER'S PACKAGE (DEALER INSTALLED) (60X)
TWIN PANEL MOONROOF (439)
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET (153)
RUNNING BOARDS - BLACK (96R)
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (NON-CONFIGURABLE) (942)
COV REQUIRED (79V)
PRICED DORA (C09)
2ND ROW BUCKET SEATS (173)
FRONT & SECOND ROW FLOOR LINERS (16N)
DUAL-HEADREST DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (50S)
2ND ROW CONSOLE (51D)
INFLATABLE REAR SAFETY BELTS -inc: second row outboard seating positions (90R)
FLEET ADVERTISING CREDIT (undefined)
EQUIPMENT GROUP 301A SAVINGS (undefined)

Ship Thru Codes

SHIP-THRU: AUTO TRUCK (31A)
SHIP THRU: CROWN NORTH AMERICA (31L)
BUILT: PLANT (D9G)

Ford Explorer Limited FWD
Warranties

Basic Years - 3
Basic Miles/km - 36,000
Drivetrain Years - 5
Drivetrain Miles/km - 60,000
Corrosion Years - 5
Corrosion Miles/km - Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years - 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km - 60,000

Ford Explorer Limited FWD
Safety

Overall Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ (Male)
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Female)
Overall Side Crash Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Side Barrier Rating Driver - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Male)
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Female)
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Female)
Male/Female Dummy Note - Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Combined Side Rating Front Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result - No Tip
Risk of Rollover - 16.40%
Rollover Note - Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.

Ford Explorer Limited FWD
Technical Specifications

Summary

Vehicle Name - Ford Explorer
Body Style - Sport Utility

Transmission

Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code - 44C (998-1&44C), 44C (998-2&44C), 44C (44C), 44J (998-1&44J), 44J (44J), 446
Trans Type - 6
Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again -
First Gear Ratio (:1) - 4.48 (998-1&44J), 4.48 (998-2&44C), 4.48 (998-1&44C), 4.48 (44J), 4.48 (44C), 4.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.87 (998-1&44J), 2.87 (998-2&44C), 2.87 (998-1&44C), 2.87 (44J), 2.87 (44C), 2.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.84 (998-1&44J), 1.84 (998-2&44C), 1.84 (998-1&44C), 1.84 (44J), 1.84 (44C), 1.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.41 (998-1&44J), 1.41 (998-2&44C), 1.41 (998-1&44C), 1.41 (44J), 1.41 (44C), 1.45
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.74 (998-1&44J), 0.74 (998-2&44C), 0.74 (998-1&44C), 0.74 (44J), 0.74 (44C), 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 3.39

Vehicle

EPA Classification - Standard SUV 2WD
Model Group -
Vehicle Segment -
Vehicle Type -

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity - 7, 6 (173-0)
Passenger Volume - 151.7 ft³
Front Head Room - 41.4 in
Front Leg Room - 42.9 in
Front Shoulder Room - 61.5 in
Front Hip Room - 57.3 in
Second Head Room - 40.6 in
Second Leg Room - 39.5 in
Second Shoulder Room - 61 in
Second Hip Room - 56.8 in
Third Head Room - 37.8 in
Third Leg Room - 32 in
Third Shoulder Room - 50.8 in
Third Hip Room - 40.7 in

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight - 4443 lbs

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined - 20 MPG (998-1&44J), 20 MPG (998-2&44C), 20 MPG (998-1&44C), 22 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 17 MPG (998-1&44J), 17 MPG (998-2&44C), 17 MPG (998-1&44C), 19 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 24 MPG (998-1&44J), 24 MPG (998-2&44C), 24 MPG (998-1&44C), 27 MPG

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs, 3000 lbs (52R), 5000 lbs (52T)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs, 300 lbs (52R), 500 lbs (52T)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs, 3000 lbs (52R), 5000 lbs (52T)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs, 300 lbs (52R), 500 lbs (52T)
Maximum Trailering Capacity - 2000 lbs, 3000 lbs (52R), 5000 lbs (52T)

Engine

Engine Order Code - 998 (998-1), 998 (998-2), 998 (998-1&44C), 998 (998-2&44C), 998 (998-1&44J), 99H
Engine Type - Regular Unleaded V-6 (998-1&44J), Regular Unleaded V-6 (998-2&44C), Regular Unleaded V-6 (998-1&44C), Regular Unleaded V-6 (998-1), Regular Unleaded V-6 (998-2), Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement - 3.5 L/213 (998-1&44J), 3.5 L/213 (998-2&44C), 3.5 L/213 (998-1&44C), 3.5 L/213 (998-1), 3.5 L/213 (998-2), 2.3 L/140
Fuel System - Sequential MPI (998-1&44J), Sequential MPI (998-2&44C), Sequential MPI (998-1&44C), Sequential MPI (998-1), Sequential MPI (998-2), Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 290 @ 6500 (998-1&44J), 290 @ 6500 (998-2&44C), 290 @ 6500 (998-1&44C), 290 @ 6500 (998-1), 290 @ 6500 (998-2), 280 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 255 @ 4000 (998-1&44J), 255 @ 4000 (998-2&44C), 255 @ 4000 (998-1&44C), 255 @ 4000 (998-1), 255 @ 4000 (998-2), 310 @ 3000
Engine Displacement Units - 2.3 undefined, 2.3 undefined (99H), 3.5 undefined (998)
Engine Camshaft - DOHC undefined, DOHC undefined (998), DOHC undefined (99H)
Engine Block Type - aluminum undefined, aluminum undefined (998), aluminum undefined (99H)
Engine Cylinder Count - 4 undefined (99H), 4 undefined, 6 undefined (998)
Engine Valve Count - 4 undefined, 4 undefined (99H), 4 undefined (998)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 200

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year - 8.8 (998-1&44J), 8.8 (998-2&44C), 8.8 (998-1&44C), 8.1

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front - Strut
Suspension Type - Rear - Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire Order Code -
Rear Tire Order Code -
Spare Tire Order Code -
Front Tire Size - P255/50HR20
Rear Tire Size - P255/50HR20
Spare Tire Size - Compact

Wheels

Front Wheel Size - 20 X 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size - 20 X 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Size - Compact in
Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material - Steel

Steering

Steering Type - Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 39.2 ft

Brakes

Brake Type - 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 12.8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 12.8 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) -
Rear Drum Diam x Width -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 18.6 gal

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase - 112.8 in
Length, Overall - 198.3 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors - 78.9 in
Height, Overall - 70 in
Track Width, Front - 67 in
Track Width, Rear - 67 in
Min Ground Clearance - 7.8 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 - 80.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 - 43.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 - 21 ft³