2017 Ford Explorer SUV

2017 Explorer

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Competition

$31,160 MSRP From
20 mpg AVG, Comb.
7 Max. Occupancy
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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.

2017 Ford Explorer XLT

2017 Ford Explorer Limited

2017 Ford Explorer Sport

2017 Ford Explorer Platinum

Offers

There are no current lease offers, but according to our records 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 4x2 has been offered for $289 before.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 90.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 78.9 in
Length: 198.3 in
Height: 70.0 - 71.0 in
Wheelbase: 112.8 in

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.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.9 inHip Room: 57.3 inHead Room: 41.4 inShoulder Room: 61.5 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 39.5 inHip Room: 56.8 inHead Room: 40.6 inShoulder Room: 61.0 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

43.8 ft³

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.

Full Specifications

Trim	2017 Explorer Base	2017 Explorer XLT	2017 Explorer Limited	2017 Explorer Sport	2017 Explorer Platinum
Configuration	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD 2.3 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$31,160	$33,810	$33,775	$35,925	$41,675	$43,825	$45,355	$53,235
Engine	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	2.3L Inline-4 Turbo	2.3L Inline-4 Turbo	3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo	3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
HP	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	280 hp	280 hp	365 hp	365 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	17 MPG	16 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG
Highway	24 MPG	23 MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG	27 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG
Combined	20 MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG	19 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,850	$3,000	$2,850	$3,000	$2,600	$2,700	$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

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 885
Recalls: 10

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.