2011 Ford Explorer

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Vehicle Details

Year
2011
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Body Style
SUV
Generation
5th Generation (U502)
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 EcoBoost Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
243 hp
Power (kW)
179 kW
Torque
366 Nm (270 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,999 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,040 mm (198.4 in)
Width
2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height
1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,860 mm (112.6 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.4 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
87.5 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
83.1 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Service Intervals
Air Filter
48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Fuel Filter
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Brake Fluid
3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
16,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
160,000 km / 6 years
Interior Filter
16,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Ground Clearance
210 mm (8.3 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Sides
Bottom-Strip
Wheel Arches
Yes
Colour
Non-Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Ford Motor Company
D3 Platform (D4)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Optional
Turning Signal
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
One-touch up/down
Driver
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
135 Nm
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Coolant Temperature
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Square
Secondary Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Back Seat Controls
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
  • CD
  • MP3
Connectivity › Radio
XM
Optional
HD Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
Memory Card Reader
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format › Memory Card Reader
SD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
USB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › AUX
Front
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Front
Optional
USB-A
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dial
Entertainment Screens
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Displays › Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Optional
Displays › Entertainment Screens
Back of Headrest
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
12 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Armrest
Optional
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Ambient Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Rear
  • Trunk
110V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Adjustments
Tilt
Yes
Telescope
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
595 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,315 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Yes
Third/Fourth Seat Row › Third Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Seat Angle
Front Facing
Third/Fourth Seat Row › Third Seat Row › Collapsible
Fold Type
Manual
Split Fold Ratio
50/50

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Media
Optional
Navigation
Optional
Phone
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
  • Remote
  • Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Frontal Crash
Front Driver Side
4/5 stars
Front Passenger Side
4/5 stars
Side Crash
Side Crash, Driver
5/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger
5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Combined Rear Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Pole Star Rating
5/5 stars
Rollover
Rollover Resistance
16.9 %
Overall Safety Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Side Rating
5/5 stars
Rollver
4/5 stars
IIHS
Test Year
2014
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Marginal
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Poor
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Basic
Headlight
Poor
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV

Awards

North American
Truck of the Year
2011

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