Explore the Explorer

Made for capable hauling and long-distance travel

Why you'll love this Explorer

A practical midsize SUV that's spacious, versatile, and tech-equipped

Well equipped
Well equipped

30+ popular features like Third Row Seat, Front Seat Heaters, Remote Start.

Premium Audio

Sony Sound System

17 city/24 hwy

Miles Per Gallon

Gray

Exterior Color

Black

Interior Color

Front Wheel Drive

Drive Type

4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.3L

Engine

Automatic

Transmission

2,000 lbs

Towing Capacity (Max)

21 cu ft

Cargo Capacity

280

Horsepower

Vehicle Features and Specs

Features

Installed Upgrades
Panoramic Sunroof
Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Memory Seat(s)
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Universal Garage Door Opener
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Sony Sound System
Navigation System
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sync System
Interior
Leather Seats
Third Row Seat
Power Folding Third Row
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
20 Inch Plus Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.3L
Engine
Gray
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
17 city/24 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
18.6 gal
Fuel Capacity
280
Horsepower
310 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
21 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
198.3" x 78.9" x 70"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
41.4"
Driver Head Room
42.9"
Driver Leg Room
P255/50HR20
Front Tire Size (standard)
112.8"
Wheelbase
Trailering
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)

for the 2016 Ford Explorer Limited

Specs

Installed Upgrades
Panoramic Sunroof
Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Memory Seat(s)
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Universal Garage Door Opener
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Sony Sound System
Navigation System
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sync System
Interior
Leather Seats
Third Row Seat
Power Folding Third Row
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
20 Inch Plus Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Turbo Gas, 2.3L
Engine
Gray
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
17 city/24 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
18.6 gal
Fuel Capacity
280
Horsepower
310 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
21 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
198.3" x 78.9" x 70"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
41.4"
Driver Head Room
42.9"
Driver Leg Room
P255/50HR20
Front Tire Size (standard)
112.8"
Wheelbase
Trailering
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)

for the 2016 Ford Explorer Limited

Standard OEM Features

These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2016 Ford Explorer Limited. All available options are not listed below and may vary by car.

  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
  • 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Leather Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • 911 Assist Emergency Sos
  • ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Back-Up Camera w/Washer
  • Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
  • Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • Fixed 50-50 Split-Bench Vinyl 3rd Row Seat Front, Power Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Engine Start
  • FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate and Remote Engine Start
  • Front And Rear Parking Sensors
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Front-Wheel Drive
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Garage Door Transmitter
  • Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
  • Heated Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
  • 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
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors, Steering Wheel and Pedals
  • Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
  • Passenger Knee Airbag
  • Perf Leather-Trimmed Heated/Cooled Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver seat w/power lumbar and recline, memory driver's seat, 10-way power front-passenger seat w/power lumbar and recline and 4-way driver and front-passenger head restraints
  • Perimeter Alarm
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
  • Power Adjustable Pedals
  • Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
  • Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
  • Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
  • Radio: Sony Audio System w/Single-CD/MP3-Capable -inc: 12 speakers, HD Radio, SiriusXM radio and voice-activated navigation system w/in-dash screen, SD card for map and point of interest storage and integrated SiriusXM Traffic and TravelLink, Note:, a 6-month prepaid subscription, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is not available in Alaska and Hawaii, Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year prepaid subscription, SYNC services are not available in Alaska and Hawaii, Note: Subscriptions to all SiriusXM services are sold by SiriusXM after trial period, 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
  • Rear Child Safety Locks
  • Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
  • Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access
  • Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
  • Sony w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
  • Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • SYNC w/MyFord Touch -inc: voice-activated communications and entertainment system w/911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report (VHR), 8" LCD color touchscreen in center stack, (2) driver configurable 4.2" color LCD displays in instrument cluster, (1) smart-charging multimedia USB port, (1) powerpoint in media hub, SD card reader and (1) year SYNC services is provided complimentary (traffic reports, GPS based turn-by-turn directions and information services)
  • Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Tires: P255/50R20 AS BSW
  • Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic
  • Trip Computer
  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Wheels: 20" Premium Painted Aluminum

Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Memory Seat(s)
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Power Hatch/Deck Lid
Universal Garage Door Opener
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Sony Sound System
Navigation System
Bluetooth Technology
CD Audio
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sync System

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$16,998

Est. NY tax, title, fees

$1,900

Total

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Standard features

17 city / 24 hwy

MPG

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Customer rating

4.1/5

43 Reviews

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60%

4 star

12%

3 star

16%

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The 2016 Ford Explorer features spacious interior and strong performance, with smooth handling and advanced technology like driver aids and seat comfort features. However, concerns include poor fuel economy, reliability issues such as early check-engine lights, and high maintenance costs. Buyers should evaluate its pros and cons for their needs.

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Interior Space

Ride and Handling

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Cons

Fuel Economy

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2016 Ford Explorer Limited

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