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Ford Explorer
2021 Ford Explorer
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$32,225
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Ford Flex
2019 Ford Flex
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$30,575
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4
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Toyota FJ Cruiser
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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$27,680
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Overview

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Explorer
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Driving Back View
2020-2021 Ford Explorer Front Seats
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Ford Flex
2013-2019 Ford Flex Rear Three-Quarter Right Side View
2013-2019 Ford Flex Steering Wheel Controls
58
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Toyota FJ Cruiser
2009-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Rear View Driving
2009-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Dashboard
47
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
4.0L V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
287 hp @ 6500 rpm
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
271 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,345 lbs
4,439 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
5,300 lbs
2,000 lbs
4,700 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
19 MPG
18 MPG
City
21 MPG
16 MPG
16 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
23 MPG
20 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr
10.2 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
18.6 gallons
19 gallons
Cruising Range City
390.6 miles
297.6 miles
304 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.8 miles
427.8 miles
380 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
198.8 in
N/A
N/A
Height
70.2 in
68 in
71.3 in
Max Width
78.9 in
75.9 in
75 in
Front Width
66.9 in
65.4 in
63.2 in
Rear Width
66.9 in
65.4 in
63.2 in
Wheelbase
119.1 in
117.9 in
105.9 in
Ground Clearance
8.2 in
5.9 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
43 in
40.8 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.7 in
41.8 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.8 in
58.4 in
58.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
59.2 in
55.5 in
55.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39 in
44.3 in
31.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.5 in
40.5 in
40.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61.9 in
58.1 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
59.1 in
55 in
51 in
Third Row Leg Room
32.2 in
33.3 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.9 in
38.7 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
54.6 in
50.8 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
40.9 in
41.1 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
87.8 ft³
83.2 ft³
66.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.9 ft³
43.2 ft³
27.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
18.2 ft³
20 ft³
27.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
40.7 ft
40.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/60TR17
P265/70SR17
Rear Tire
P255/65HR18
P235/60TR17
P265/70SR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Agate Black
  • Blue Metallic
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic
  • Oxford White
  • Army Green
  • Black
  • Cement
  • Iceberg
  • Magma
  • Quicksand

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
N/A
  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Optional
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Optional
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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