2016 Ford Explorer Specifications
Compare important 2016 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 |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Exterior length |
198.3 " |
198.3 " |
198.3 " |
198.3 " |
198.3 " |
198.3 " |
198.3 " |
198.3 " |
| Exterior height |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
70.0 " |
| Horsepower |
290 @ 6,400 rpm |
290 @ 6,400 rpm |
290 @ 6,400 rpm |
290 @ 6,400 rpm |
290 @ 6,400 rpm |
290 @ 6,400 rpm |
365 @ 5,500 rpm |
365 @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque |
255 @ 4,000 rpm |
255 @ 4,000 rpm |
255 @ 4,000 rpm |
255 @ 4,000 rpm |
255 @ 4,000 rpm |
255 @ 4,000 rpm |
350 @ 3,500 rpm |
350 @ 3,500 rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
7.0 seconds |
7.0 seconds |
7.0 seconds |
6.3 seconds |
6.3 seconds |
6.3 seconds |
5.7 seconds |
5.7 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
15.4 seconds |
15.4 seconds |
15.4 seconds |
14.9 seconds |
14.9 seconds |
14.9 seconds |
14.4 seconds |
14.4 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
95 mph |
95 mph |
95 mph |
92 mph |
92 mph |
92 mph |
96 mph |
96 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
| Slalom speed |
237 mph |
237 mph |
237 mph |
237 mph |
237 mph |
237 mph |
237 mph |
237 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.64/3.41 " |
3.64/3.41 " |
3.64/3.41 " |
3.64/3.41 " |
3.64/3.41 " |
3.64/3.41 " |
3.64/3.49 " |
3.64/3.49 " |
| Curb weight |
4,443 lbs. |
4,443 lbs. |
4,443 lbs. |
4,629 lbs. |
4,629 lbs. |
4,629 lbs. |
4,901 lbs. |
4,901 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
6,160 lbs. |
6,160 lbs. |
6,160 lbs. |
6,160 lbs. |
6,160 lbs. |
6,160 lbs. |
6,160 lbs. |
6,160 lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight |
2,000 lbs. |
2,000 lbs. |
2,000 lbs. |
2,000 lbs. |
2,000 lbs. |
2,000 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
112.8 " |
112.8 " |
112.8 " |
112.8 " |
112.8 " |
112.8 " |
112.8 " |
112.8 " |
| Front track |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
| Rear track |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
67.0 " |
| Turning radius |
19.6 '' |
19.6 '' |
19.6 '' |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
19.4 '' |
| Front legroom |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
42.9 " |
| Rear legroom |
39.5 " |
39.5 " |
39.5 " |
39.5 " |
39.5 " |
39.5 " |
39.5 " |
39.5 " |
| Front headroom |
41.4 " |
41.4 " |
41.4 " |
41.4 " |
41.4 " |
41.4 " |
41.4 " |
41.4 " |
| Rear headroom |
40.6 " |
40.6 " |
40.6 " |
40.6 " |
40.6 " |
40.6 " |
40.6 " |
40.6 " |
| Front hip room |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
| Rear hip room |
56.8 " |
56.8 " |
56.8 " |
56.8 " |
56.8 " |
56.8 " |
56.8 " |
56.8 " |
| Front shoulder room |
61.5 " |
61.5 " |
61.5 " |
61.5 " |
61.5 " |
61.5 " |
61.5 " |
61.5 " |
| Rear shoulder room |
61.0 " |
61.0 " |
61.0 " |
61.0 " |
61.0 " |
61.0 " |
61.0 " |
61.0 " |
| Luggage volume |
21.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
21.0 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
80.7 cu.ft. |
80.7 cu.ft. |
80.7 cu.ft. |
80.7 cu.ft. |
80.7 cu.ft. |
80.7 cu.ft. |
80.7 cu.ft. |
80.7 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
152 cu.ft. |
152 cu.ft. |
152 cu.ft. |
152 cu.ft. |
152 cu.ft. |
152 cu.ft. |
152 cu.ft. |
152 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
18.6 gal. |
18.6 gal. |
18.6 gal. |
18.6 gal. |
18.6 gal. |
18.6 gal. |
18.6 gal. |
18.6 gal. |
| Third row legroom |
32.0 " |
32.0 " |
32.0 " |
32.0 " |
32.0 " |
32.0 " |
32.0 " |
32.0 " |
| Third row headroom |
37.8 " |
37.8 " |
37.8 " |
37.8 " |
37.8 " |
37.8 " |
37.8 " |
37.8 " |
| Third row hip room |
40.7 " |
40.7 " |
40.7 " |
40.7 " |
40.7 " |
40.7 " |
40.7 " |
40.7 " |
| Third row shoulder room |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
50.8 " |
2016 Ford Explorer Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Explorer, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Ford Explorer comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Air conditioning, front |
manual |
manual |
dual zone automatic |
manual |
manual |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
dual zone automatic |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
in-dash |
| Compass |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leatherette |
leather/chrome |
leather/chrome |
leatherette |
leather/chrome |
leather/chrome |
leather/chrome |
leather/chrome |
| 12V DC power outlet |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Overhead console |
full with storage |
full with storage |
full with storage |
full with storage |
full with storage |
full with storage |
full with storage |
mini with storage |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
digital/analog |
analog |
analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
| Driver information centre |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
auto-dimming day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/genuine wood |
| Ashtray |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Air conditioning, rear |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
with separate controls |
| Lighter elements |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Remote trunk release |
N/A |
foot sensor |
foot sensor |
N/A |
foot sensor |
foot sensor |
foot sensor |
foot sensor |
| Programmable garage door opener |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
opt |
std |
| Cargo net |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
| Adaptive cruise control |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
std |
| Adjustable pedals |
N/A |
N/A |
power |
N/A |
N/A |
power |
power |
power |
2016 Ford Explorer Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 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 |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Antenna |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
| Body material |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
galvanized steel/aluminum |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
gray |
metal-look |
silver |
gray |
metal-look |
silver |
black |
chrome |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
liftgate |
liftgate |
power liftgate |
liftgate |
liftgate |
power liftgate |
liftgate |
power liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
deep |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
| Front tires |
P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS |
P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS |
P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS |
P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
18" painted aluminum |
18" painted aluminum |
20" painted aluminum |
18" painted aluminum |
18" painted aluminum |
20" painted aluminum |
20" machined w/painted accents aluminum |
20" machined w/painted accents aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
| Roof rack |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Mud flaps |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Roof rails |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear step bumper |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Fog/driving lights |
N/A |
front |
front |
N/A |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Heated door mirrors |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
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 |
| Mirrors, auto dimming |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| 2nd row sunroof |
N/A |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
N/A |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
fixed glass with power sunshade |
| Bodyside insert |
N/A |
chrome |
chrome |
N/A |
chrome |
chrome |
chrome |
chrome |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
std |
2016 Ford Explorer Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 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 |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
7 passengers |
7 passengers |
7 passengers |
7 passengers |
7 passengers |
7 passengers |
7 passengers |
7 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
6-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
6-way power |
8-way power |
4-way |
6-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
8-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
| Rear seats |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
60-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints |
3 - fixed |
3 - fixed |
3 - fixed |
3 - fixed |
3 - fixed |
3 - fixed |
3 - fixed |
3 - fixed |
| Seat trim |
cloth |
premium cloth |
leather |
cloth |
premium cloth |
leather |
leather |
leather |
| 3rd row seats |
50-50 split-bench |
50-50 split-bench |
50-50 split-bench |
50-50 split-bench |
50-50 split-bench |
50-50 split-bench |
50-50 split-bench |
50-50 split-bench |
| 3rd row fold into floor |
manual |
manual |
power |
manual |
manual |
power |
power |
power |
| Heated front seats |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
N/A |
N/A |
driver |
N/A |
N/A |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Rear armrest |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
| Heated rear seats |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
| Cooled front seats |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
2016 Ford Explorer Entertainment System
Some 2016 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 |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Radio |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
6 |
6 |
12 Sony |
6 |
6 |
12 Sony |
12 Sony |
12 Sony Live Acoustics |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| 1st row LCD screen |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
opt |
390W |
N/A |
opt |
390W |
390W |
500W premium |
| Navigation system |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
yes with voice activation |
| Entertainment system |
N/A |
with DVD |
with DVD |
N/A |
with DVD |
with DVD |
with DVD |
with DVD |
| 2nd row LCD screen |
N/A |
2 |
2 |
N/A |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2016 Ford Explorer Safety and Security Features
Each 2016 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 |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
Safety Canopy System |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
LED low beam |
| Exterior light control |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
fully automatic |
| Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
SecuriLock |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Airbags, knee protection |
passenger |
passenger |
passenger |
passenger |
passenger |
passenger |
passenger |
passenger |
| LED taillights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Keyless access system |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
Active Park Assist |
| Blind spot sensor |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
| Lane departure warning |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
std |
2016 Ford Explorer Mechanical Features
The 2016 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 |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Recommended fuel |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
regular unleaded |
premium unleaded |
premium unleaded |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
four-wheel |
four-wheel |
four-wheel |
four-wheel |
four-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
sport |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control |
| Sequential shift control |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
SelectShift |
| Transmission |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
3.39 |
3.39 |
3.39 |
3.65 |
3.65 |
3.65 |
3.16 |
3.16 |
| Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
twin turbo |
twin turbo |
| Engine block heater |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Remote vehicle starting system |
N/A |
opt |
std |
N/A |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
| 4WD shift |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
electronic |
electronic |
electronic |
electronic |
electronic |
2016 Ford Explorer Other Specs
In general, the 2016 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 |
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Base 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
XLT 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Limited 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Sport 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
Platinum 4dr 4x4, Engine: 3.5L V-6 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
5000 |
5000 |
