Specs
Research 2021 Ford Explorer specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
Base Base RWD
Brakes
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.6 |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.6 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
87.8 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
47.9 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
83.9 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
32.8 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
48.1 |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
59 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) |
20.8 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) |
49.8 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
18.2 |
Emissions
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
7.4 |
Engine
| Fuel System |
Gasoline Direct Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 5500 |
| Displacement |
2.3 L/140 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
310 @ 3500 |
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| Engine Order Code |
99H |
Exterior Dimensions
| Height, Overall (in) |
70.2 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
32.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
8.2 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
66.9 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
66.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
78.9 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
198.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
119.1 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
17.9 |
Interior Dimensions
| Third Shoulder Room (in) |
54.6 |
| Passenger Capacity |
7 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
59.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
61.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
43 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
40.7 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
152.7 |
| Third Leg Room (in) |
32.2 |
| Third Hip Room (in) |
40.9 |
| Third Head Room (in) |
38.9 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
59.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
61.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
39 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
40.5 |
Mileage
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
24 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
28 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
21 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
Summary
| Body Style |
Sport Utility |
| Vehicle Name |
Ford Explorer |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
Tires
| Front Tire Size |
P255/65HR18 |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
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| Rear Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Order Code |
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| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/65HR18 |
Trailering
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5300 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
530 |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) |
5300 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
500 |
Transmission
| Trans Type |
10 |
| Trans Order Code |
44T |
| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.85 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.58 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
4.88 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.27 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.52 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.77 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.15 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.00 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.71 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Standard SUV 2WD |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
4345 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 X 7.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 X 7.5 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
