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2018 Ford Explorer
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PricesOriginal MSRP
Ford Explorer$32,140
Ford Explorer 4WD$34,290
Ford Explorer XLT$34,175
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD$36,325
Ford Explorer Limited$42,090
Ford Explorer Limited 4WD$44,240
Ford Explorer Sport 4WD$45,950
Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD$53,940
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2018 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD - Specifications & Features
Engines
TypeV6 twin-turbocharged; aluminum block and headsDisplacement [cc]3,496
ValvetrainDOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Power [hp @ rpm]365 @ 5,500 rpmBore & Stroke [cm]92.5 x 86.7
Torque [lb-ft @ rpm]350 @ 3,500 rpmCompression10.0:1
Mileage City (mpg)16Mileage Hwy (mpg)22
Transmissions
Type 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)
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.] 198.3
Width [in.] 78.9
Height [in.] 70.0
Wheelbase [in.] 112.8
Front Track [in.] 67.0
Rear Track [in.] 67.0
Exterior Features
4 doors
Approach lights
Body color front and rear bumper
Chrome door handles, exhaust tip and grille
Fixed second row glass sunroof
Fog lights in front
Hands-free opening rear liftgate
Power rear liftgate
Power remote, heated and folding right door mirror with indicator lights
Power remote, heated, folding and auto-dimming left door mirror with indicator lights
Power sliding and tilting glass sunroof with one-touch open / close and tilt
Rear step bumper
Rear window wiper
Spoiler in rear
Trailering hitch with harness
Variable intermittent, rain-detecting and speed-sensitive wipers
Weights & Capacities
Weight [lbs.] 4,901
GVWR [lbs.] 6,160
Towing Capacity [lbs.] 5,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.] 18.6
Technical Features
Automatic headlights
Automatic parking assist
Daytime running lights
Four-wheel-drive
LED headlights
P255/50 HR20 all-season tires
Remote vehicle starter system
Security system
Spare wheel
Theft-deterrent system
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV II)
Steering
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.] 39.8
Suspension
Front macpherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front 13.9 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear 13.5 x 0.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Safety Features
3-point rear seat belts in all positions
Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Blind spot sensor
Brake assist
Child safety rear door locks
Electronic Stability Control
Emergency communication system
Forward Collision Warning
Front adjustable and tilting head restraints
Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
Knee airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Rear head restraints
Side-curtain airbags in front, second and third row
Side-impact airbags in front
Side-impact bars
Third row head restraints
Traction control
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] 151.5
Seating Cap. 6 - 7
Front Headroom [in.] 41.4
Front Legroom [in.] 42.9
Front Shoulderroom [in.] 61.5
Front Hiproom [in.] 57.3
Rear Headroom [in.] 40.6
Rear Legroom [in.] 39.5
Rear Shoulderroom [in.] 61.0
Rear Hiproom [in.] 56.8
Third Row Headroom [in.] 37.8
Third Row Legroom [in.] 33.3
Third Row Shoulderroom [in.] 50.8
Third Row Hiproom [in.] 40.7
Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] 21.0 - 81.7
Interior Features
3 12V power outlets
8-way power, heated and ventilated driver bucket seat with massaging lumbar support and memory
8-way power, heated and ventilated front passenger bucket seat with massaging lumbar support
AC power outlet
AM/FM radio with seek/scan, amplifier, RDS, MP3 capability, voice activation, single in-dash CD-player and 12 speakers
Adaptive cruise control
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Auto-locking doors
Cargo area carpeting, light and tie-down anchors
Carpeted front and rear floor mats
Clock
Compass
Cupholders in front and rear
Door bins in front and rear
Driver footrest
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with separate rear controls and voice activation
External temperature display
Floor carpeting
Front seat center console with armrest and storage
Full cloth headliner
HD radio
Hands-free remote trunk release
Heated rear reclining, 60/40 split folding bench seat
Illuminated entry
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
Internet access
Keyfob remote keyless entry
LCD monitors in front
Lane departure warning
Leather seat-upholstery
Leather steering-wheel, shift knob, dashboard and door panels
Lighted and lockable glove box
Navigation system with voice activation
Overhead console
Overhead console with storage
Power adjustable pedals
Power tilting and telescoping heated steering-wheel with auto tilt-away
Power windows
Power windows; with one-touch open in front
Reading lights in front and rear
Real-time weather information
Rear seat center armrest
Rear window defogger
Remote trunk release
Remote window and sunroof control
SiriusXM satellite radio
Smart Key
Speed-sensitive volume
Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
Tachometer
Third row 50/50 split folding bench seat
Tinted windows
Trip computer
USB input jacks
Universal garage-door opener
Variable instrument panel lighting
Vehicle information system
Wireless device connectivity
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