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

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45+ extra comfort and tech features like Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Third Row Seat.

Premium Audio

Sony Sound System

16 city/22 hwy

Miles Per Gallon

White

Exterior Color

Tan

Interior Color

Four Wheel Drive

Drive Type

6-cyl, Turbo Gas, 3.5L

Engine

Automatic

Transmission

5,000 lbs

Towing Capacity (Max)

21 cu ft

Cargo Capacity

365

Horsepower

Vehicle Features and Specs

Features

Installed Upgrades
Quad Seats
Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Memory Seat(s)
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‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Automated Parking
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
Cross-Traffic Alert
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
Panoramic Sunroof
Power Folding Third Row
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
20 Inch Plus Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Tow Hitch
Four Wheel Drive
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Four Wheel Drive
Drive Type
6-cyl, Turbo Gas, 3.5L
Engine
White
Exterior Color
Tan
Interior Color
16 city/22 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
18.6 gal
Fuel Capacity
365
Horsepower
350 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
5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)

for the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

Specs

Installed Upgrades
Quad Seats
Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Memory Seat(s)
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‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Automated Parking
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
Cross-Traffic Alert
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
Panoramic Sunroof
Power Folding Third Row
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
20 Inch Plus Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Turbo Charged Engine
Tow Hitch
Four Wheel Drive
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Four Wheel Drive
Drive Type
6-cyl, Turbo Gas, 3.5L
Engine
White
Exterior Color
Tan
Interior Color
16 city/22 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
18.6 gal
Fuel Capacity
365
Horsepower
350 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
5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity (Max)

for the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

Standard OEM Features

These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. 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, Hill Descent Control and Hill Hold Control
  • 911 Assist Emergency Sos
  • Active Park Assist Automated Parking Sensors
  • AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • Airbag Occupancy Sensor
  • and Cross Traffic Alert
  • Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
  • Back-Up Camera w/Washer
  • BLIS Blind Spot
  • BLIS Blind Spot Sensor
  • Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • Chrome Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Class III Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
  • Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Deep Tinted Glass
  • Distance Pacing
  • 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
  • Electronic Transfer Case
  • Engine: 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
  • Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
  • Fixed Vinyl 3rd Row Seat Front, Power Fold Into Floor and 2 Fixed Head Restraints
  • FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Engine Start
  • FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate and Remote Engine Start
  • Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Leather Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
  • Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Led Low Beam Auto High-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/Genuine Wood Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
  • Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum/Genuine Wood Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum/Genuine Wood Door Panel Insert, Aluminum Console Insert, Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Leather Front Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
  • Lip Spoiler
  • Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat, 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
  • Nirvana Multi Contour Leather Cooled Bucket Seats -inc: micro-perforation, quilted bolsters, front row platinum branded embroidery, 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 adjustable driver and front-passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest DVD entertainment system (50S) is ordered)
  • Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters, Pretensioners and 2 Rear Inflatable
  • Passenger Knee Airbag
  • 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: Premium Sound from Sony -inc: 500 watts, clear phase, live acoustics, 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, Service 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
  • 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 Rain Detecting 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
  • Terrain Management System ABS And Driveline Traction Control
  • Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
  • Tires: P255/50R20 AS BSW
  • Transmission w/SelectShift Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
  • Transmission: 6-Spd SelectShift Automatic (TR-CG)
  • Trip Computer
  • Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
  • Wheels: 20" Bright Machined Face Aluminum -inc: tarnished dark painted pockets

Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Seat Heaters
Remote Start
Front Seat Heaters
Rear Air Conditioning
Memory Seat(s)
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‡
Lane Departure Warning
Automated Cruise Control
Blind Spot Monitor
Automated Parking
Rear View Camera
Parking Sensors
Cross-Traffic Alert
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

Life of this car

Multiple owners
Multiple owners
Reported by AutoCheck®
Low annual mileage
Low annual mileage
Less than 9,000 miles per year

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$25,998

Est. WA tax, title, fees

$2,750

Total

$28,748†

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  • Deep cleaned interior

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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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Fuel Economy

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