2016 Ford Explorer
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Ford Explorer highlights
Customer reviews
4 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 24 highway, 20 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Ford Explorer years
New for 2016
- The Explorer is available in a new trim called the Platinum.
- Explorer trims have been upgraded with Sunroof(s), Heated Steering Wheel, A/C Seat(s), Automated Cruise Control, Automated Parking, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, Panoramic Sunroof, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
- Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
- The XLT trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Memory Seat(s) and Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
- The Limited trim now comes with Vinyl Seats and Power Folding Third Row as standard equipment.
Explore Ford Explorer details
Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Sync System
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
Optional Features
- Bluetooth Technology
- DVD Video System
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
- Turbo Charged Engine
Drive type
2WD
Engine size
2.3L
Horsepower
280
Torque (ft-lbs)
310
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
18.6
Wheelbase
112.8"
Overall length
198.3"
Width
78.9"
Height
70"
Leg room
F 42.9"/M 39.5"/R 32"
Head room
F 41.4"/M 40.6"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P245/60HR18
Rear tires
P245/60HR18
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
200/2000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
Above Average
RepairPal gave the Ford Explorer an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Explorer 20th out of 30 among Midsize SUVs.
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