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Compare 2006 Ford Explorer specifications by trim levels

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Explorer is a 5-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $26,530 to $35,940, the Ford Explorer faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Durango.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of 3230 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Ford Explorer boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 20 to 21 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 73.70mm x 193.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2006 Ford Explorer

  • Fuel Tank: 22.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 113.7 in

  • MPG: 15 city/21 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec

  • Towing: 3110 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 3110 lbs

  • Curb: 4440 lbs

  • Tires: P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 45.1 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 193.4 x 73.7 x 72.8



2006 Ford Explorer Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Ford Explorer is offered in 14 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Ford Explorer safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Ford Explorer specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 210 hp @ 5100 –
      292 hp @ 5750

    • Torque 254 lb-ft. –
      300 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.8 - 8.7 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.4 - 16.8 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 193.4 in

    • Width 73.7 in

    • Height 72.8 in

    • Wheelbase 113.7 in

    • Curb Weight 4440 lbs

    • GVWR 6110 lbs

    • Towing capacity 3110 lbs

    • Turning radius 18.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 22.5 gal

    • City 14 - 15 mpg

    • Combined 17 - 18 mpg

    • Highway 20 - 21 mpg

    • Highway range 450 - 472.5 mi



Specifications

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2
Exterior length
193.40 in 193.40 in 193.40 in 193.40 in
Exterior body width
73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in
Exterior height
72.80 in 72.80 in 72.80 in 72.80 in
Horsepower
210 210 292 210
Torque
254 254 300 254
Fuel economy - city
15 mpg 15 mpg 15 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.70 seconds 8.70 seconds 7.20 seconds 8.70 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.80 seconds 16.80 seconds 15.70 seconds 16.80 seconds
1/4 mile speed
80 mph 80 mph 88 mph 80 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
Slalom speed
56 mph 56 mph 55 mph 56 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 "
Curb weight
4440.00 lbs 4440.00 lbs 4531.00 lbs 4440.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6110.00 lbs 6110.00 lbs 6110.00 lbs 6110.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
3110.00 lbs. 3110.00 lbs. 3020.00 lbs. 3110.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
113.70 in 113.70 in 113.70 in 113.70 in
Front track
60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 "
Rear track
61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 "
Turning radius
18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40
Front legroom
42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in
Rear legroom
36.90 in 36.90 in 36.90 in 36.90 in
Front headroom
39.80 in 39.80 in 39.80 in 39.80 in
Rear headroom
38.90 in 38.90 in 38.90 in 38.90 in
Front hip room
55.40 in 55.40 in 55.40 in 55.40 in
Rear hip room
55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in
Front shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Rear shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Luggage volume
45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
22.50 gal. 22.50 gal. 22.50 gal. 22.50 gal.
Payload
1414 lbs. 1414 lbs. 1414 lbs. 1414 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
7700.00 lbs. 7700.00 lbs. 7700.00 lbs. 7700.00 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41
Third row legroom
34.90 " 34.90 " 34.90 " –
Third row headroom
37.40 " 37.40 " 37.40 " –
Third row hip room
45.30 " 45.30 " 45.30 " –
Third row shoulder room
53.10 " 53.10 " 53.10 " –

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Exterior length
193.40 in 193.40 in 193.40 in 193.40 in
Exterior body width
73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in
Exterior height
72.80 in 72.80 in 72.80 in 72.80 in
Horsepower
292 210 292 210
Torque
300 254 300 254
Fuel economy - city
15 mpg 15 mpg 15 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.20 seconds 8.70 seconds 7.20 seconds 8.50 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.70 seconds 16.80 seconds 15.70 seconds 16.50 seconds
1/4 mile speed
88 mph 80 mph 88 mph 79 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
Slalom speed
55 mph 56 mph 55 mph 56 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 "
Curb weight
4531.00 lbs 4440.00 lbs 4531.00 lbs 4615.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6110.00 lbs 6110.00 lbs 6110.00 lbs 6280.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
3020.00 lbs. 3110.00 lbs. 3020.00 lbs. 3230.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
113.70 in 113.70 in 113.70 in 113.70 in
Front track
60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 "
Rear track
61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 "
Turning radius
18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40
Front legroom
42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in
Rear legroom
36.90 in 36.90 in 36.90 in 36.90 in
Front headroom
39.80 in 39.80 in 39.80 in 39.80 in
Rear headroom
38.90 in 38.90 in 38.90 in 38.90 in
Front hip room
55.40 in 55.40 in 55.40 in 55.40 in
Rear hip room
55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in
Front shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Rear shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Luggage volume
45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
22.50 gal. 22.50 gal. 22.50 gal. 22.50 gal.
Payload
1414 lbs. 1414 lbs. 1414 lbs. 1520 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
7700.00 lbs. 7700.00 lbs. 7700.00 lbs. 8000.00 lbs.
Third row legroom
34.90 " 34.90 " 34.90 " –
Third row headroom
37.40 " 37.40 " 37.40 " –
Third row hip room
45.30 " 45.30 " 45.30 " –
Third row shoulder room
53.10 " 53.10 " 53.10 " –
Drag coefficient
0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Exterior length
193.40 in 193.40 in 193.40 in 193.40 in
Exterior body width
73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in 73.70 in
Exterior height
72.80 in 72.80 in 72.80 in 72.80 in
Horsepower
210 292 210 292
Torque
254 300 254 300
Fuel economy - city
15 mpg 14 mpg 15 mpg 14 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
20 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.50 seconds 6.80 seconds 8.50 seconds 6.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 15.40 seconds 16.50 seconds 15.40 seconds
1/4 mile speed
79 mph 86 mph 79 mph 86 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
Slalom speed
56 mph 55 mph 56 mph 55 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 "
Curb weight
4615.00 lbs 4706.00 lbs 4615.00 lbs 4706.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6280.00 lbs 6280.00 lbs 6280.00 lbs 6280.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
3230.00 lbs. 3140.00 lbs. 3230.00 lbs. 3140.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
113.70 in 113.70 in 113.70 in 113.70 in
Front track
60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 " 60.90 "
Rear track
61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 " 61.80 "
Turning radius
18.40 18.40 18.40 18.40
Front legroom
42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in
Rear legroom
36.90 in 36.90 in 36.90 in 36.90 in
Front headroom
39.80 in 39.80 in 39.80 in 39.80 in
Rear headroom
38.90 in 38.90 in 38.90 in 38.90 in
Front hip room
55.40 in 55.40 in 55.40 in 55.40 in
Rear hip room
55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in 55.50 in
Front shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Rear shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in 59.00 in
Luggage volume
45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
22.50 gal. 22.50 gal. 22.50 gal. 22.50 gal.
Payload
1520 lbs. 1520 lbs. 1520 lbs. 1520 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
8000.00 lbs. 8000.00 lbs. 8000.00 lbs. 8000.00 lbs.
Third row legroom
34.90 " 34.90 " 34.90 " 34.90 "
Third row headroom
37.40 " 37.40 " 37.40 " 37.40 "
Third row hip room
45.30 " 45.30 " 45.30 " 45.30 "
Third row shoulder room
53.10 " 53.10 " 53.10 " 53.10 "
Drag coefficient
0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Exterior length
193.40 in 193.40 in
Exterior body width
73.70 in 73.70 in
Exterior height
72.80 in 72.80 in
Horsepower
210 292
Torque
254 300
Fuel economy - city
15 mpg 14 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
20 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.50 seconds 6.80 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 15.40 seconds
1/4 mile speed
79 mph 86 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.70 0.70
Slalom speed
56 mph 55 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.55/3.54 "
Curb weight
4615.00 lbs 4706.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6280.00 lbs 6280.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3240.00 lbs. 3240.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3600.00 lbs. 3600.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
3230.00 lbs. 3140.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
113.70 in 113.70 in
Front track
60.90 " 60.90 "
Rear track
61.80 " 61.80 "
Turning radius
18.40 18.40
Front legroom
42.40 in 42.40 in
Rear legroom
36.90 in 36.90 in
Front headroom
39.80 in 39.80 in
Rear headroom
38.90 in 38.90 in
Front hip room
55.40 in 55.40 in
Rear hip room
55.50 in 55.50 in
Front shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in
Rear shoulder room
59.00 in 59.00 in
Luggage volume
45.10 cu.ft. 45.10 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
85.80 cu.ft. 85.80 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
22.50 gal. 22.50 gal.
Payload
1520 lbs. 1520 lbs.
Maximum GCWR
8000.00 lbs. 8000.00 lbs.
Third row legroom
34.90 " 34.90 "
Third row headroom
37.40 " 37.40 "
Third row hip room
45.30 " 45.30 "
Third row shoulder room
53.10 " 53.10 "
Drag coefficient
0.41 0.41

Interior Features

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2825 2820 2820 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Overhead console
2879 2879 2879 –
Programmable garage door opener
2908 2908 2908 –
Illuminated vanity mirrors
2939 2939 2939 –
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –
Air conditioning, rear
3944 3944 3944 –
Adjustable pedals
4178 4178 4178 –

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2

Exterior Features

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT
Wheels
16" silver styled steel 16" machined aluminum 16" machined aluminum 17" painted aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass –

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445 3445 –
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Heated door mirrors
3478 3479 3479 –
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass –
Front tires
P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
17" painted aluminum 17" aluminum 17" aluminum 16" silver styled steel
Running boards
3803 3803 3803 –
Fender flares
4014 4014 4014 –

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT
Wheels
16" machined aluminum 16" machined aluminum 17" painted aluminum 17" painted aluminum

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Antenna
3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT
Wheels
17" aluminum 17" aluminum

Seats

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Heated front seats
3030 3030 3030 –
Memory
3034 3034 3034 –
3rd row seats
3952 3952 3952 –
3rd row fold into floor
3961 3961 3961 –

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Front seat type
2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2
Speakers
4 4 4 4
2nd row LCD screen
1 1 1 –
1st row LCD screen
1 – – –

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Steering wheel audio controls
3191 3192 3192 –
Speakers
4 7 7 4
Navigation system
3207 3207 3207 –
1st row LCD screen
1 1 1 –
Rear seat audio controls
3980 3980 3980 –
Entertainment system
3987 3987 3987 –
2nd row LCD screen
1 1 1 –
Cassette player
4057 4057 4057 –

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
4 4 4 4
2nd row LCD screen
1 1 1 1
1st row LCD screen
1 1 – –

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Radio
3131 3131
Speakers
7 7
1st row LCD screen
1 1
2nd row LCD screen
1 1

Safety and Security Features

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Delay-off headlamps
3269 3269 3269 –
Parking assist
3767 3767 3767 –

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214

Mechanical Features

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2
Axle ratio
3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Engine
4814 4803 4814 4803
Axle ratio
3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Engine
4803 4814 4803 4814
Axle ratio
3.55 3.55 3.55 3.55

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Engine
4803 4814
Axle ratio
3.55 3.55

Other Specs

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2
Maximum towing capacity
3110 lbs. 3110 lbs. 3020 lbs. 3110 lbs.

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4
Horsepower rpm
5750 5100 5750 5100
Maximum towing capacity
3020 lbs. 3110 lbs. 3020 lbs. 3230 lbs.

XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4

XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Horsepower rpm
5100 5750 5100 5750
Maximum towing capacity
3230 lbs. 3140 lbs. 3230 lbs. 3140 lbs.

Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4
Horsepower rpm
5100 5750
Maximum towing capacity
3230 lbs. 3140 lbs.