2018 Ford Explorer

United StatesGasoline4WDSUV

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2018
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Body Style
SUV
Generation
5th Generation 2nd Facelift (U502)
Seats
6
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.5 V6 Ti-VCT 4WD SelectShift
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
249 hp
Power (kW)
183 kW
Displacement
3,496 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,037 mm (198.3 in)
Width
2,004 mm (78.9 in)
Height
1,778 mm (70.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,865 mm (112.8 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Service Intervals
Air Filter
48,000 km (29,826 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

Fuel

General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,291 mm (90.2 in)
Ground Clearance
198 mm (7.8 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,052 mm (41.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
1,031 mm (40.6 in)
Head Room, Third Row
960 mm (37.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Leg Room, Third Row
846 mm (33.3 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Hip Room, Third Row
1,035 mm (40.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,562 mm (61.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Third Row
1,292 mm (50.9 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
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
Yes
Turning Signal
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Speed Sensing Intermittent
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
  • Passenger
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Optional
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Side Steps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Tow Hook
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Side Steps
Stationary
Optional

Lights

Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Headlight Range Adjustment
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
135 Nm
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Temporary

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
4.2"
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
App-Connect
Optional
Cellular Network
Optional
WiFi
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
XM
Optional
HD Radio
Optional
CD
Optional
MP3
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Rear
Optional
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network
4G
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network › 4G
3G
Optional
Displays
Center Display
4.2 - 8"
Center Display Controls
Buttons
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
6 - 12 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
500 W
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
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
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Ambient Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Rear
  • Trunk
110V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Other Equipment › 110V Outlet
Front
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
Mute Audio
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Yes
Telescope
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Cover
Optional
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
595 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,313 litres
Volume (third seat row)
595 litres
Volume (Opt. third seat row, Collapsed seat)
1,243 litres
Automatic Open
Button on Trunk Door
Optional
Motion Activated
Optional

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Standard

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
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
Yes
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
  • Height Adjustment
  • Tilt Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
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
Split Fold Ratio
50/50

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Voice Control
Media
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
View Location
Center Display
Voice Control
Navigation
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

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
  • Centre Rear Seat

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
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Side
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
  • Remote
  • Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
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 JD-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV

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