Sharing its car-based platform with the Taurus sedan, the Ford Explorer sits squarely in the crossover realm, pitting it against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse. Front-wheel drive is standard, and the Explorer can seat up to seven people in three rows. All-wheel drive with Ford's Terrain Management System is optional.
The MyFord Touch system, with touch-sensitive and voice-activated controls similar to those in the Edge crossover, is also optional. Base, XLT, Limited and new-for-2013 Sport trim levels are offered. All three come with V-6 power; the turbo four-cylinder is optional on front-wheel-drive models.
- 16 premium speakers
- 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Audio theft deterrent
- Automatic temperature control
- Cold Weather Package
- Lane departure
- Smart device integration
Engine | |
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Layout / number of cylinders | 6 |
Displacement | 3.4 l |
Engine Layout | Mid-engine |
Horespower | 315 hp |
@ rpm | 6,700 rpm |
Torque | 266 lb.-ft. |
Compression ratio | 12.5 : 1 |
Performance | |
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Top Track Speed | 173 mph |
0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s |
Transmission | |
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Manual Gearbox | 6-speed with dual-mass flywheel and self-adjusting clutch |
Fuel consumption | |
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City (estimate) | 20 |
Highway (estimate) | 28 |
Body | |
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Length | 172.2 in. |
Width | 70.9 in. |
Height | 50.4 in. |
Wheelbase | 97.4 in. |
Maximum payload | 739 lbs |
Curb weight | 2910 lbs |
Capacities | |
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Luggage compartment volume | 5.3 cu. ft. (front) / 4.6 cu. ft. (rear) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal. |
Newly available features include a heated steering wheel and high-intensity-discharge headlights that automatically dim when oncoming traffic is present. The front-seat passenger gets a new knee airbag, too.
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The Ford Explorer is a full-size sport utility vehicle produced by the American manufacturer Ford.