Ford Explorer is a seven-seat large-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2017 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with three different flex-fuel , gas engines that produce from 280 to 365 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,600 to $3,150, which over the course of five years will cost you $5,250 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 4x2 has been offered for $289 before.
2017 Explorer has a relatively short wheelbase ( 112.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4443 - 4901 lbs.
2017 Explorer seats seven adults. It has class-leading first-row room across all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Explorer ia a class-leader on only three measurements - legs, shoulders, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 43.8 cu. ft.
Trim | 2017 Explorer Base | 2017 Explorer XLT | 2017 Explorer Limited | 2017 Explorer Sport | 2017 Explorer Platinum |
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Starging MSRP | $31,160 | $33,775 | $41,675 | $45,355 | $53,235 |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 2.3L Inline-4 Turbo | 3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo | 3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo |
HP | 290 hp | 290 hp | 280 hp | 365 hp | 365 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 17 MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 16 MPG |
Highway | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 27 MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
Combined | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,600 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
2017 Explorer SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,272 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Explorer
2017 Explorer SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eight hundred and eighty-five complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also ten recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.