2015 Ford Explorer

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: 90.2 in
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 78.9 in
  • Length: 197.1 in
  • Height: 70.4 in
  • Wheelbase: 112.6 in

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.

Interior

2015 Explorer - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 43.1 inHip Room: 57.3 inHead Room: 41.4 inShoulder Room: 61.3 in
2015 Explorer - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.8 inHip Room: 56.7 inHead Room: 40.5 inShoulder Room: 61.0 in

Trunk Volume

21.0 ft3

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.

Full Specifications

Trim

2015 Explorer Base

2015 Explorer XLT

2015 Explorer Limited

2015 Explorer Sport

Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP$30,700$33,000$38,200$43,100
Engine3.5L V-63.5L V-63.5L V-63.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
HP290 hp290 hp290 hp365 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
City17 MPG17 MPG17 MPG16 MPG
Highway24 MPG24 MPG24 MPG22 MPG
Combined20 MPG20 MPG20 MPG18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

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

Safety

2015 Ford Explorer Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2015 Ford Explorer Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2015 Ford Explorer Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 1211
  • Recalls: 7

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.

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Last updated on Jul 13, 2018 - 19:00:26 ET
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