Compare 2011 Ford Explorer specifications by trim levels
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Explorer is a 7-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $28,360 to $39,535, the Ford Explorer faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Durango.
The Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Ford Explorer boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 23 to 25 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 78.90mm x 197.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2011 Ford Explorer
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Fuel Tank: 18.6 gal
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Wheelbase: 112.6 in
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MPG: 17 city/25 hwy
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0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
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Ground clearance: 7.6 in
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Towing: 2000 lbs
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 4557 lbs
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Tires: P245/65TR17.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 21 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 7
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 197.1 x 78.9 x 70.4
2011 Ford Explorer Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Ford Explorer is offered in 6 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
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 290 hp @ 6500
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Torque 255 lb-ft.
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.4 - 7.3 sec
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1/4 mile time 15 - 15.6 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 197.1 in
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Width 78.9 in
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Height 70.4 in
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Wheelbase 112.6 in
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Curb Weight 4557 lbs
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GVWR 6160 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Ground clearance 7.6 in
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CAPACITY
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Seats 7
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Passenger volume 152
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 18.6 gal
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City 17 mpg
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Combined 20 - 21 mpg
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Highway 23 - 25 mpg
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Highway range 427.8 - 465 mi
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Specifications 
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| Exterior length | |||
| 197.10 in | 197.10 in | 197.10 in | 197.10 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 78.90 in | 78.90 in | 78.90 in | 78.90 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 70.40 in | 70.40 in | 70.40 in | 71.00 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Torque | |||
| 255 | 255 | 255 | 255 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.30 seconds | 7.30 seconds | 7.30 seconds | 6.40 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 15.60 seconds | 15.60 seconds | 15.60 seconds | 15.00 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 93 mph | 93 mph | 93 mph | 91 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 56 mph | 56 mph | 56 mph | 55 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.64/3.41 " | 3.64/3.41 " | 3.64/3.41 " | 3.64/3.41 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 4557.00 lbs | 4557.00 lbs | 4557.00 lbs | 4732.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 6160.00 lbs | 6160.00 lbs | 6160.00 lbs | 6160.00 lbs |
| Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
| 3080.00 lbs. | 3080.00 lbs. | 3080.00 lbs. | 3080.00 lbs. |
| Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |||
| 3300.00 lbs. | 3300.00 lbs. | 3300.00 lbs. | 3300.00 lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in | 112.60 in |
| Front track | |||
| 67.00 " | 67.00 " | 67.00 " | 67.00 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 67.00 " | 67.00 " | 67.00 " | 67.00 " |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 7.60 in | 7.60 in | 8.30 in | – |
| Front legroom | |||
| 40.60 in | 40.60 in | 40.60 in | 40.60 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 39.80 in | 39.80 in | 39.80 in | 39.80 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 41.40 in | 41.40 in | 41.40 in | 41.40 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 40.50 in | 40.50 in | 40.50 in | 40.50 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 57.30 in | 57.30 in | 57.30 in | 57.30 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 61.30 in | 61.30 in | 61.30 in | 61.30 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 61.00 in | 61.00 in | 61.00 in | 61.00 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 21.00 cu.ft. | 21.00 cu.ft. | 21.00 cu.ft. | 21.00 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 80.70 cu.ft. | 80.70 cu.ft. | 80.70 cu.ft. | 80.70 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 152 cu.ft. | 152 cu.ft. | 152 cu.ft. | 152 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 18.60 gal. | 18.60 gal. | 18.60 gal. | 18.60 gal. |
| Maximum GCWR | |||
| 6880.00 lbs. | 6880.00 lbs. | 6880.00 lbs. | 7060.00 lbs. |
| Third row legroom | |||
| 33.20 " | 33.20 " | 33.20 " | 33.20 " |
| Third row headroom | |||
| 37.80 " | 37.80 " | 37.80 " | 37.80 " |
| Third row hip room | |||
| 40.70 " | 40.70 " | 40.70 " | 40.70 " |
| Third row shoulder room | |||
| 50.80 " | 50.80 " | 50.80 " | 50.80 " |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Exterior length | |
| 197.10 in | 197.10 in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 78.90 in | 78.90 in |
| Exterior height | |
| 71.00 in | 71.00 in |
| Horsepower | |
| 290 | 290 |
| Torque | |
| 255 | 255 |
| Fuel economy - city | |
| 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |
| 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |
| 6.40 seconds | 6.40 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |
| 15.00 seconds | 15.00 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |
| 91 mph | 91 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |
| 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Slalom speed | |
| 55 mph | 55 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |
| 3.64/3.41 " | 3.64/3.41 " |
| Curb weight | |
| 4732.00 lbs | 4732.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |
| 6160.00 lbs | 6160.00 lbs |
| Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |
| 3080.00 lbs. | 3080.00 lbs. |
| Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) | |
| 3300.00 lbs. | 3300.00 lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |
| 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |
| 112.60 in | 112.60 in |
| Front track | |
| 67.00 " | 67.00 " |
| Rear track | |
| 67.00 " | 67.00 " |
| Ground clearance | |
| 8.30 in | – |
| Front legroom | |
| 40.60 in | 40.60 in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 39.80 in | 39.80 in |
| Front headroom | |
| 41.40 in | 41.40 in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 40.50 in | 40.50 in |
| Front hip room | |
| 57.30 in | 57.30 in |
| Rear hip room | |
| 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 61.30 in | 61.30 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 61.00 in | 61.00 in |
| Luggage volume | |
| 21.00 cu.ft. | 21.00 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |
| 80.70 cu.ft. | 80.70 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |
| 152 cu.ft. | 152 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |
| 18.60 gal. | 18.60 gal. |
| Maximum GCWR | |
| 7060.00 lbs. | 7060.00 lbs. |
| Third row legroom | |
| 33.20 " | 33.20 " |
| Third row headroom | |
| 37.80 " | 37.80 " |
| Third row hip room | |
| 40.70 " | 40.70 " |
| Third row shoulder room | |
| 50.80 " | 50.80 " |
Interior Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| 2903 | 2903 | – | – |
| Exterior temperature display | |||
| 2927 | 2927 | – | – |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| 2939 | 2939 | – | – |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| 2955 | 2955 | – | – |
| Compass | |||
| 2842 | – | – | – |
| Programmable garage door opener | |||
| 2909 | – | – | – |
| Cargo net | |||
| 3784 | – | – | – |
| Adaptive cruise control | |||
| 4001 | – | – | – |
| Adjustable pedals | |||
| 4178 | – | – | – |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| 2825 | 2820 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 4 | 4 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 2 | 2 |
Exterior Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Front tires | |||
| P245/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS | P245/65TR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" steel | 18" painted aluminum | 20" painted aluminum | 17" steel |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| 3445 | 3445 | – | – |
| Heated door mirrors | |||
| 3479 | 3479 | – | – |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
| 2nd row sunroof | |||
| fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade | – | – |
| Bodyside insert | |||
| 4070 | 4070 | – | – |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | |||
| 3998 | – | – | – |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Antenna | |
| 3394 | 3394 |
| 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 | |
| P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |
| 18" painted aluminum | 20" painted aluminum |
| 2nd row sunroof | |
| fixed glass with power sunshade | fixed glass with power sunshade |
Seats
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Heated front seats | |||
| 3030 | 3030 | – | – |
| Memory | |||
| 3034 | – | – | – |
| Rear armrest | |||
| 3072 | – | – | – |
| Cooled front seats | |||
| driver and passenger | – | – | – |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Front seat type | |
| 2989 | 2989 |
| Standard seating | |
| 7 | 7 |
Entertainment System
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Voice recognition | |||
| 3193 | 3194 | – | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| 3211 | 3211 | – | – |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |||
| 3212 | 3213 | – | – |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Radio | |
| 3143 | 3141 |
| Auxiliary input jack | |
| 3188 | – |
| Speakers | |
| 6 | 12 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 2 | 3 |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |
| 2 | 2 |
Safety and Security Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| Exterior light control | |||
| 3264 | 3264 | – | – |
| Delay-off headlamps | |||
| 3269 | 3269 | – | – |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system | |||
| 3286 | 3286 | – | – |
| Blind spot sensor | |||
| 3996 | 3996 | – | – |
| Keyless access system | |||
| 3278 | – | – | – |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| 3214 | 3214 |
Mechanical Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.16 | 3.16 | 3.16 | 3.39 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| 3807 | 3807 | 3807 | – |
| Brake assist | |||
| 3519 | – | – | – |
| Remote vehicle starting system | |||
| 3815 | – | – | – |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Engine | |
| 4788 | 4788 |
| Axle ratio | |
| 3.39 | 3.39 |
Other Specs
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base 4dr 4x4 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 6500 | 6500 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |