Compare 2014 Ford Explorer specifications by trim levels

Explorer is a 7-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $30,015 to $41,675, 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 5000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Ford Explorer boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 22 to 24 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 2014 Ford Explorer

  • Fuel Tank: 18.6 gal

  • Wheelbase: 112.6 in

  • MPG: 17 city/24 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7 sec

  • Ground clearance: 7.6 in

  • Towing: 2000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 4534 lbs

  • Tires: P245/65TR17.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 21 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 7

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 197.1 x 78.9 x 70.4



2014 Ford Explorer Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Ford Explorer is offered in 7 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 290 hp @ 6500 –
      365 hp @ 5500

    • Torque 255 lb-ft. –
      350 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.5 - 7 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 14.2 - 15.5 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 197.1 in

    • Width 78.9 in

    • Height 70.4 in

    • Wheelbase 112.6 in

    • Curb Weight 4534 lbs

    • GVWR 6160 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Ground clearance 7.6 in

    • Turning radius 19.4 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 7

    • Passenger volume 152

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 18.6 gal

    • City 16 - 17 mpg

    • Combined 19 - 21 mpg

    • Highway 22 - 24 mpg

    • Highway range 409.2 - 446.4 mi



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
24 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg 23 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.00 seconds 7.00 seconds 7.00 seconds 6.40 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.50 seconds 15.50 seconds 15.50 seconds 15.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
94 mph 94 mph 94 mph 92 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
56 mph 56 mph 56 mph 56 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.64/3.41 " 3.64/3.41 " 3.64/3.41 " 3.64/3.41 "
Curb weight
4534.00 lbs 4534.00 lbs 4534.00 lbs 4697.00 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 "
Turning radius
19.40 19.40 19.40 19.40
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

Sport 4dr 4x4

Exterior length
197.10 in 197.10 in 197.10 in
Exterior body width
78.90 in 78.90 in 78.90 in
Exterior height
71.00 in 71.00 in 71.00 in
Horsepower
290 290 365
Torque
255 255 350
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 17 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
23 mpg 23 mpg 22 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
6.40 seconds 6.40 seconds 5.50 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.00 seconds 15.00 seconds 14.20 seconds
1/4 mile speed
92 mph 92 mph 97 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
56 mph 56 mph 57 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.64/3.41 " 3.64/3.41 " 3.64/3.49 "
Curb weight
4697.00 lbs 4697.00 lbs 4697.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
6160.00 lbs 6160.00 lbs 6160.00 lbs
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3080.00 lbs. 3080.00 lbs. 3080.00 lbs.
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
3300.00 lbs. 3300.00 lbs. 3300.00 lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight
2000.00 lbs. 2000.00 lbs. 5000.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
112.60 in 112.60 in 112.60 in
Front track
67.00 " 67.00 " 67.00 "
Rear track
67.00 " 67.00 " 67.00 "
Turning radius
19.40 19.40 19.40
Ground clearance
8.30 in
Front legroom
40.60 in 40.60 in 40.60 in
Rear legroom
39.80 in 39.80 in 39.80 in
Front headroom
41.40 in 41.40 in 41.40 in
Rear headroom
40.50 in 40.50 in 40.50 in
Front hip room
57.30 in 57.30 in 57.30 in
Rear hip room
56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in
Front shoulder room
61.30 in 61.30 in 61.30 in
Rear shoulder room
61.00 in 61.00 in 61.00 in
Luggage volume
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.
Passenger volume
152 cu.ft. 152 cu.ft. 152 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
18.60 gal. 18.60 gal. 18.60 gal.
Maximum GCWR
7060.00 lbs. 7060.00 lbs. 7060.00 lbs.
Third row legroom
33.20 " 33.20 " 33.20 "
Third row headroom
37.80 " 37.80 " 37.80 "
Third row hip room
40.70 " 40.70 " 40.70 "
Third row shoulder room
50.80 " 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
Illuminated vanity mirrors
2939 2939
Remote trunk release
2955 2955
Programmable garage door opener
2909
Cargo net
3784
Adaptive cruise control
4001
Adjustable pedals
4178

XLT 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

Sport 4dr 4x4

Air conditioning, front
2825 2820 2820
12V DC power outlet
4 4 4
Seatback storage pockets
2 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

Sport 4dr 4x4

Antenna
3394 3394 3394
Door count
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
Front tires
P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS
Wheels
18" painted aluminum 20" painted aluminum 20" machined aluminum
2nd row sunroof
fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade fixed glass with power sunshade
Windshield wipers - rain sensing
3998

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
Heated rear seats
3979
Cooled front seats
driver and passenger

XLT 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

Sport 4dr 4x4

Front seat type
2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
7 7 7
Heated rear seats
3979

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
Navigation system
3211 3211
Entertainment system
3987 3987
2nd row LCD screen
2 2

XLT 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

Sport 4dr 4x4

Radio
3149 3148 3148
Speakers
6 12 12
1st row LCD screen
2 3 3
2nd row LCD screen
2 2 2

Safety and Security Features

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Base 4dr 4x4

Content theft deterrent alarm system
3286 3286
Blind spot sensor
3996 3996
Keyless access system
3278
Lane departure warning
3994

XLT 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

Sport 4dr 4x4

Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214
Lane departure warning
3994

Mechanical Features

Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive

XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Base 4dr 4x4

Axle ratio
3.39 3.39 3.39 3.65
Turbocharger
3807 3807 3807
Brake assist
3519
Remote vehicle starting system
3815

XLT 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

Sport 4dr 4x4

Engine
4788 4788 4788
Axle ratio
3.65 3.65 3.16

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

Sport 4dr 4x4

Horsepower rpm
6500 6500 5500
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 5000 lbs.