2021 Ford Explorer Specs & Features
| Overview | Starting MSRP $37,075 |
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| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Total Seating | 6 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 23 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 358.0/483.3 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm |
| Valves | 16 |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Direct injection | yes |
| Towing & Hauling | |
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| Max Towing Capacity | 5,300 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
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| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Descent control | yes |
| Suspension | |
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| Four-wheel independent suspension | yes |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | yes |
| Dimensions | |
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| Length | 198.8 in. |
| Overall width with mirrors | 89.3 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 78.9 in. |
| Height | 69.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 18.2 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 87.8 cu.ft. |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in. |
| Angle of approach | 21.0 degrees |
| Angle of departure | 22.0 degrees |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 5,300 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | United States |
| Colors | |
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| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
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| Front head room | 40.7 in. |
| Front leg room | 43.0 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 61.8 in. |
| Front hip room | 59.2 in. |
| Leatherette | yes |
| Bucket front seats | yes |
| 8-way power driver seat | yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | yes |
| Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support | yes |
| 4-way power passenger seat | yes |
| 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment | yes |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | yes |
| Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support | yes |
| Multi-level heating driver seat | yes |
| Multi-level heating passenger seat | yes |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
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| Rear head room | 40.5 in. |
| Rear leg room | 39.0 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 61.9 in. |
| Rear hip room | 59.1 in. |
| Folding rear seatback | yes |
| Folding center armrest | yes |
| Manual folding split-bench third row seats | yes |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system | yes |
| Lane keep assist | yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | yes |
| Driver attention alert | yes |
| Pre-collision safety system | yes |
| Post-collision safety system | yes |
| Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags | yes |
| Front, rear and third row head airbags | yes |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | yes |
| Stability control | yes |
| Traction control | yes |
| Child seat anchors | yes |
| Rear door child safety locks | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | yes |
| Emergency braking preparation | yes |
| Emergency braking assist | yes |
| Tire pressure monitoring | yes |
| Dusk sensing headlamps | yes |
| Auto delay off headlamps | yes |
| LED headlamp | yes |
| Daytime running lights | yes |
| 2 front headrests | yes |
| Front height adjustable headrests | yes |
| 2 rear headrests | yes |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | yes |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | yes |
| Engine immobilizer | yes |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
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| AM/FM stereo | yes |
| 6 total speakers | yes |
| Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | yes |
| USB connection | yes |
| USB with external media control | yes |
| Satellite radio satellite radio | yes |
| 3 months of provided satellite radio service | yes |
| Speed sensitive volume control | yes |
| Power Feature | |
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| 2 one-touch power windows | yes |
| Hands-free entry | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
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| Keyless ignition | yes |
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | yes |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | yes |
| Electric power steering | yes |
| Rear view camera | yes |
| Rear parking sensors | yes |
| Cruise control | yes |
| Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders | yes |
| Front and rear door pockets | yes |
| Overhead console with storage | yes |
| Front seatback storage | yes |
| Manual rear seat easy entry | yes |
| Leather steering wheel | yes |
| Three zone climate control | yes |
| Rear ventilation ducts with fan control | yes |
| Interior air filtration | yes |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
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| Trip computer | yes |
| Compass | yes |
| External temperature display | yes |
| Tachometer | yes |
| Clock | yes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
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| Painted alloy wheels | yes |
| 18 in. wheels | yes |
| All season tires | yes |
| P255/65R18 tires | yes |
| Temporary spare tire | yes |
| Underbody mounted spare tire | yes |
| Telematics | |
|---|---|
| Airbag Deployment Notification | yes |
| Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation) | yes |
| Destination Download | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. |
| Mechanical Options | |
|---|---|
| Engine Block Heater | +$90 |
| Packages | |
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| Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist+ | +$895 |
| Equipment Group 200A | +$0 |
| Equipment Group 202A | +$3,540 |
| Smoker's Package | +$70 |
| Class III Trailer Tow Package | +$545 |
| XLT Sport Appearance Package | +$1,795 |
| Safety & Security Options | |
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| Daytime Running Lights (Fleet) | +$45 |
| Interior Options | |
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| All-Weather Floor Mats w/o Carpet Mats | +$160 |
| 2nd Row Bench | +$495 |
| All-Weather Floor Mats w/Carpet Mats | +$200 |
| Cargo Mat | +$150 |
| Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System | +$1,995 |
| Cargo Area Management System | +$165 |
| Exterior Options | |
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| Outfitters Cargo - MegaWarrior | +$935 |
| P255/55R20 All-Season Self Sealing Tires | +$195 |
| Outfitters Bike - Front Loader | +$935 |
| 20" Premium Painted Aluminum Wheels | +$1,295 |
| Outfitters Cargo - Skybox | +$935 |
| Dual Panel Moonroof | +$1,695 |
| Roof-Rail Crossbars | +$325 |
| Splash Guards | +$160 |
| Wheel Lock Kit | +$75 |
| License Plate Bracket | +$0 |