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2011 Ford Explorer Base FWD 4dr

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
17 (est) mpg city / 25 (est) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

151.7

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4557

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

17 (est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

25 (est)

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.5L/213

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

290 @ 6500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

255 @ 4100

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-link

Front Tire Size:

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Size:

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size:

T165/80D17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

18.6

Wheelbase (in):

112.6

Length, Overall (in):

197.1

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

112.6" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3080

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3300

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2278

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2279

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6160

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

6880

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

300

Engine Order Code:

998

Trans Order Code:

44J

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.48

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.41

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.74

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.88

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.16

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:

1.00

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

650

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

9.3

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

175

Frame Type:

Unibody

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-link

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.16

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.26

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.87

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Mini

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.8

Brake Type:

Pwr

Fuel Tank Location:

Right Side

Front Head Room (in):

41.4

Front Leg Room (in):

40.6

Front Shoulder Room (in):

61.3

Front Hip Room (in):

57.3

Second Head Room (in):

40.5

Second Leg Room (in):

39.8

Second Shoulder Room (in):

61.0

Second Hip Room (in):

56.7

Third Head Room (in):

37.8

Third Leg Room (in):

33.2

Third Shoulder Room (in):

50.8

Third Hip Room (in):

40.7

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

197.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.9

Height, Overall (in):

70.4

Track Width, Front (in):

67.0

Track Width, Rear (in):

67.0

Overhang, Front (in):

38.0

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

46.5

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.6

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.6

Rear Door Type:

Liftgate

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

80.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

43.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

21.0

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