2016 Ford Explorer SUV

2016 Explorer

Overview
Exterior
Interior
Trims
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Competition

$31,050 MSRP From
19 mpg AVG, Comb.
7 Max. Occupancy
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Ford Explorer is a seven-seat large-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different flex-fuel , gas engines that produce from 290 to 365 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,850 to $3,150, which over the course of five years will cost you $5,250 in extra fuel spending. Ford Explorer has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Ford Explorer XLT

2016 Ford Explorer Limited

2016 Ford Explorer Sport

2016 Ford Explorer Platinum

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 90.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 78.9 in
Length: 198.3 in
Height: 70.0 - 71.0 in
Wheelbase: 112.8 in

2016 Explorer has a relatively short wheelbase ( 112.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4443 - 4901 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.9 inHip Room: 57.3 inHead Room: 41.4 inShoulder Room: 61.5 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.5 inHip Room: 56.8 inHead Room: 40.6 inShoulder Room: 61.0 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

43.8 ft³

2016 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. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 43.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Explorer Base	2016 Explorer XLT	2016 Explorer Limited	2016 Explorer Sport	2016 Explorer Platinum
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	3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$31,050	$33,050	$33,400	$35,400	$41,300	$43,300	$43,500	$52,970
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 Twin-Turbo	3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
HP	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	365 hp	365 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	17 MPG	16 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG
Highway	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG
Combined	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,850	$3,000	$2,850	$3,000	$2,850	$3,000	$3,150	$3,150

2016 Explorer SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $734 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Explorer

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 1701
Recalls: 11

2016 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 seven hundred and one complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also eleven recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.