Used 2021 Ford Explorer Base Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$34,925

Overview

Gas Engine

Combined MPG	23 MPG
Drive Type	all wheel drive
Total Seating	7
Cargo Capacity	18.2 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	4,345 lbs.
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Country of final assembly	United States

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
EPA city/highway MPG	20/27 MPG
EPA combined MPG	23 MPG

Range in miles (city/hwy)	358.0/483.3 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	17.9 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	2.3 L
Cylinders	Inline 4
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	300 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque	310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Valves	16
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable
Direct injection	Standard

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	5,300 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drive type	All wheel drive
Descent control	Standard

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Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Dimensions

Length	198.8 in.
Overall width with mirrors	89.3 in.
Overall width without mirrors	78.9 in.

Height	69.9 in.
Wheelbase	119.1 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	18.2 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	87.8 cu.ft.
Ground clearance	7.9 in.
Angle of approach	21.0 degrees
Angle of departure	22.0 degrees
Curb weight	4,345 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	5,300 lbs.
Country of final assembly	United States

Colors

Exterior Colors	Agate Black Metallic Iconic Silver Metallic Oxford White Carbonized Gray Metallic
Interior Colors	Sandstone, cloth

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	40.7 in.
Front leg room	43.0 in.
Front shoulder room	61.8 in.

Front hip room	59.2 in.
Cloth	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
8-way power driver seat	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	40.5 in.
Rear leg room	39.0 in.
Rear shoulder room	61.9 in.

Rear hip room	59.1 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Reclining rear seats	Standard
Manual folding split-bench third row seats	Standard

Safety

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system	Standard
Lane keep assist	Standard
Rear cross traffic alert	Standard

Driver attention alert	Standard
Pre-collision safety system	Standard
Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front, rear and third row head airbags	Standard
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard
Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking preparation	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
LED headlamp	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
3 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

2025 Ford Explorer

At a Glance:

6 Colors
4 Trims
4 Packages
$39,785starting MSRP

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In-Car Entertainment

AM/FM stereo	Standard
6 total speakers	Standard
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay	Standard

USB connection	Standard
USB with external media control	Standard
Satellite radio satellite radio	Standard
3 months of provided satellite radio service	Standard
Speed sensitive volume control	Standard

Power Feature

2 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Electric power steering	Standard

Rear view camera	Standard
Rear parking sensors	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Overhead console with storage	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Manual rear seat easy entry	Standard
Three zone climate control	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control	Standard
Interior air filtration	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
Compass	Standard
External temperature display	Standard

Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Painted alloy wheels	Standard
18 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

P255/65R18 tires	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Telematics

Airbag Deployment Notification	Standard
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)	Standard
Destination Download	Standard

Warranty

Basic	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Rust	5 yr./ unlimited mi.

Roadside assistance	5 yr./ 60,000 mi.

Mechanical Options

Engine Block Heater	+$90

Packages

Equipment Group 100A	+$0
Smoker's Package	+$70
Class III Trailer Tow Package	+$545

Interior Options

All-Weather Floor Mats w/o Carpet Mats	+$160
Cargo Mat	+$150
All-Weather Floor Mats w/Carpet Mats	+$200

Cargo Area Management System	+$165

Exterior Options

Splash Guards	+$160
License Plate Bracket	+$0

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Used 2021 Ford Explorer Base - Specs & Features