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2006 Ford Explorer Trim Levels & Specs

2006 Ford Explorer Specifications

Compare important 2006 Ford Explorer technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
Exterior length 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40 193.40
Exterior body width 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70 73.70
Exterior height 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80 72.80
Horsepower 210 210 292 210 292 210 292 210 210 292 210 292 210 292
Torque 254 254 300 254 300 254 300 254 254 300 254 300 254 300
Fuel economy - city 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 14 15 14 15 14
Fuel economy - highway 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 8.70 8.70 7.20 8.70 7.20 8.70 7.20 8.50 8.50 6.80 8.50 6.80 8.50 6.80
1/4 mile time 16.80 16.80 15.70 16.80 15.70 16.80 15.70 16.50 16.50 15.40 16.50 15.40 16.50 15.40
1/4 mile speed 80 80 88 80 88 80 88 79 79 86 79 86 79 86
Lateral acceleration (g) 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
Slalom speed 56 56 55 56 55 56 55 56 56 55 56 55 56 55
Bore-and-Stroke 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 "
Curb weight 4440.00 4440.00 4531.00 4440.00 4531.00 4440.00 4531.00 4615.00 4615.00 4706.00 4615.00 4706.00 4615.00 4706.00
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 6110.00 6110.00 6110.00 6110.00 6110.00 6110.00 6110.00 6280.00 6280.00 6280.00 6280.00 6280.00 6280.00 6280.00
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00 3240.00
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00 3600.00
Maximum Trailer Weight 3110.00 3110.00 3020.00 3110.00 3020.00 3110.00 3020.00 3230.00 3230.00 3140.00 3230.00 3140.00 3230.00 3140.00
Wheelbase 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70 113.70
Front track 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90 60.90
Rear track 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80 61.80
Turning radius 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40
Front legroom 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40 42.40
Rear legroom 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90 36.90
Front headroom 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80
Rear headroom 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90 38.90
Front hip room 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40 55.40
Rear hip room 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50 55.50
Front shoulder room 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00
Rear shoulder room 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00
Luggage volume 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10 45.10
Luggage volume (max) 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80 85.80
Fuel tank 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50
Payload 1414 1414 1414 1414 1414 1414 1414 1520 1520 1520 1520 1520 1520 1520
Maximum GCWR 7700.00 7700.00 7700.00 7700.00 7700.00 7700.00 7700.00 8000.00 8000.00 8000.00 8000.00 8000.00 8000.00 8000.00
Drag coefficient 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41
Third row legroom N/A 34.90 34.90 34.90 34.90 34.90 34.90 N/A 34.90 34.90 34.90 34.90 34.90 34.90
Third row headroom N/A 37.40 37.40 37.40 37.40 37.40 37.40 N/A 37.40 37.40 37.40 37.40 37.40 37.40
Third row hip room N/A 45.30 45.30 45.30 45.30 45.30 45.30 N/A 45.30 45.30 45.30 45.30 45.30 45.30
Third row shoulder room N/A 53.10 53.10 53.10 53.10 53.10 53.10 N/A 53.10 53.10 53.10 53.10 53.10 53.10

2006 Ford Explorer Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Explorer, however, is its roomy interior. The 2006 Ford Explorer comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
12V DC power outlet 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets N/A 2 2 2 2 2 2 N/A 2 2 2 2 2 2

2006 Ford Explorer Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2006 Ford Explorer trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
Door count 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Front tires P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT
Wheels 16" silver styled steel 16" machined aluminum 16" machined aluminum 17" painted aluminum 17" painted aluminum 17" aluminum 17" aluminum 16" silver styled steel 16" machined aluminum 16" machined aluminum 17" painted aluminum 17" painted aluminum 17" aluminum 17" aluminum
Sunroof N/A 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass N/A 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass

2006 Ford Explorer Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2006 Ford Explorer trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
Standard seating 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

2006 Ford Explorer Entertainment System

Some 2006 Ford Explorer trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
Speakers 4 4 4 4 4 7 7 4 4 4 4 4 7 7
Amplifier N/A opt opt opt opt std std N/A opt opt opt opt std std
2nd row LCD screen N/A 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A 1 1 1 1 1 1
1st row LCD screen N/A N/A N/A 1 1 1 1 N/A N/A N/A 1 1 1 1

2006 Ford Explorer Safety and Security Features

Each 2006 Ford Explorer trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
Rear child safety door locks std std std std std std std std std std std std std std
                             

2006 Ford Explorer Mechanical Features

The 2006 Ford Explorer will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
Axle ratio 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55

2006 Ford Explorer Other Specs

In general, the 2006 Ford Explorer lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2, Engine: XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4, Engine: Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4, Engine:
Maximum towing capacity 3110 3110 3020 3110 3020 3110 3020 3230 3230 3140 3230 3140 3230 3140

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2006 Ford Explorer specs

Wheel Offset 20 - 35 mm
Lug Nut Size M12 x 1.5
Horsepower 210 - 292 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 5x114.3
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