Ford Explorer is a seven-seat large-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2015 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with two different flex-fuel , gas engines that produce from 290 to 365 horsepower. Ford Explorer has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2015 Explorer has a relatively short wheelbase ( 112.6 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4557 - 4859 lbs.
2015 Explorer seats seven adults. It has class-leading first-row room across all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Explorer ia a class-leader on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and hips.
Trim | 2015 Explorer Base | 2015 Explorer XLT | 2015 Explorer Limited | 2015 Explorer Sport |
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Starging MSRP | $30,700 | $33,000 | $38,200 | $43,100 |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo |
HP | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 365 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 17 MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG | 16 MPG |
Highway | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 22 MPG |
Combined | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
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2015 Explorer SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $3,313 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Explorer
2015 Explorer SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one thousand two hundred and eleven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also seven recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.