2016 Ford Explorer Trim Level | Compare SUV

MSRP Range: $31,050 - $52,970

Trim Comparison

Price

33050
31050
43300
41300
52970
31175
43500
35400
33400

Body type name

SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV
SUV

Doors

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Drivetrain name

AWD
FWD
AWD
FWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
FWD

Engine name

3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 365hp 350ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 365hp 350ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 365hp 350ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.

Horse power

290
290
290
290
365
365
365
290
290

Engine Name

3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 365hp 350ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 365hp 350ft. lbs.
EcoBoost 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 365hp 350ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.
3.5L V6 290hp 255ft. lbs.

Cylinders

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbo
Twin Turbo
Twin Turbo
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Bore

3.64
3.64
3.64
3.64
3.64
3.6
3.64
3.64
3.64

Compression

10.8
10.8
10.8
10.8
10
10
10
10.8
10.8

Displacement

3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5

Oil capacity

5.7
5.7
5.7
5.7
5.7
5.7
5.7
5.7

Stroke

3.41
3.41
3.41
3.41
3.41
3.4
3.41
3.41
3.41

Valve timing

Ti-VCT
Ti-VCT
Ti-VCT
Ti-VCT
VVT
VVT
VVT
Ti-VCT
Ti-VCT

Max hp

290 @6500
290 @6500
290 @6500
290 @6500
365 @5500
365 @5500
365 @5500
290 @6500
290 @6500

Max torque

255 @4000
255 @4000
255 @4000
255 @4000
350 @3500
350 @1500
350 @3500
255 @4000
255 @4000

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC

Valves

24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24

Transmission Name

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic

Fuel type

Ethanol
Ethanol
Ethanol
Ethanol
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Ethanol
Ethanol

Combined MPG

14
15
14
15
18
18
18
14
15

Highway MPG

17
18
17
18
22
22
22
17
18

City MPG

12
13
12
13
16
16
16
12
13

Fuel quality

87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
87

Fuel induction

SMPI
SMPI
SMPI
SMPI
DI
DI
DI
SMPI
SMPI

4WD type

full time
full time
full time
full time
full time
full time

Battery

maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free
heavy duty
maintenance-free
maintenance-free
maintenance-free

Battery saver

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Front shock type

twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas

Front spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil

Front stabilizer bar

diameter 32 mm
diameter 32 mm
diameter 32 mm
diameter 32 mm
diameter 32 mm
diameter 32 mm
diameter 32 mm
diameter 32 mm

Front suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear shock type

twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas

Rear spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil
coil

Rear stabilizer bar

diameter 22 mm
diameter 22 mm
diameter 22 mm
diameter 22 mm
diameter 22 mm
diameter 22 mm
diameter 22 mm
diameter 22 mm

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent
independent

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link

Length

198.3
198.3
198.3
198.3
198.3
197.1
198.3
198.3
198.3

Wheelbase

112.8
112.8
112.8
112.8
112.8
112.6
112.8
112.8
112.8

Height

71.0
70.0
71.0
70.0
71.0
69.2
71.0
71.0
70.0

Ground Clearance

8.3
7.8
8.3
7.8
8.3
6.5
8.3
8.3
7.8

Width

90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2
90.2

Front Track Width

67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0

Rear Track Width

67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0
67.0

Interior Volume

171.3
171.3
171.3
171.3
171.3
166.5
171.3
171.3
171.3

Cargo Volume

21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
48.1
21.0
21.0
21.0

Passenger Volume

150.3
150.3
150.3
150.3
150.3
118.4
150.3
150.3
150.3

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

81.7
81.7
81.7
81.7
81.7
85.1
81.7
81.7
81.7

Cargo Volume Third Row Down Only

43.9
43.9
43.9
43.9
43.9
43.9
43.9
43.9

Max Payload

1527
1703
1527
1703
1270
1630
1270
1527
1703

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

6160
6160
6160
6160
6160
6342
6160
6160
6160

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000
6001-7000

Curb Weight

4633
4457
4633
4457
4890
4639
4890
4633
4457

Gross Combined Weight Rating

10160
9980
10160
9980
10400
10400
10160
9980

Tonnage

1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6
18.6

Max Towing Capacity

5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000

Head Room 1st Row

41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4
41.4

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

40.6
40.6
40.6
40.6
40.6
40.1
40.6
40.6
40.6

Head Room 3rd Row

37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8
37.8

Hip Room 1st Row

57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

56.8
56.8
56.8
56.8
56.8
56.8
56.8
56.8
56.8

Hip Room 3rd Row

40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7
40.7

Shoulder Room 1st Row

61.5
61.5
61.5
61.5
61.5
61.3
61.5
61.5
61.5

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

61.0
61.0
61.0
61.0
61.0
60.9
61.0
61.0
61.0

Shoulder Room 3rd Row

50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8
50.8

Leg Room 1st Row

42.9
42.9
42.9
42.9
42.9
40.6
42.9
42.9
42.9

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.5
39.5
39.5
39.5
39.5
41.6
39.5
39.5
39.5

Leg Room 3rd Row

33.3
33.3
33.3
33.3
33.3
33.3
33.3
33.3

Standard Seating

7
7
7
7
7
5
7
7
7

Max Seating

7
7
7
7
7
5
7
7
7

Seating Rows

3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3

Front Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
18.0
20.0
18.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
18.0
20.0
18.0
18.0

Front Tire Description

P245/60R18
P245/60R18
P255/50R20
P255/50R20
P255/50R20
245/55R18
P255/50R20
P245/60R18
P245/60R18

Rear Tire Description

P245/60R18
P245/60R18
P255/50R20
P255/50R20
P255/50R20
245/55R18
P255/50R20
P245/60R18
P245/60R18

Front Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5
20.0 x 8.5
20.0 x 8.5
20.0 x 8.5
18.0 x 8.0
20.0 x 8.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5
20.0 x 8.5
20.0 x 8.5
20.0 x 8.5
18.0 x 8.0
20.0 x 8.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5

Front Wheel Width

7.5
7.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.0
8.5
7.5
7.5

Rear Wheel Width

7.5
7.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.0
8.5
7.5
7.5

Tire Type

All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season
All Season

Base Towing Capacity

5000
5000

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/100000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000

Antenna

mast
mast
diversity
diversity
diversity
mast
diversity
diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

USB
USB
Bluetooth, memory card slot, USB
Bluetooth, memory card slot, USB
Bluetooth, memory card slot, USB
Bluetooth, memory card slot, USB
USB
USB

Radio

AM/FM, voice operated
AM/FM, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, voice operated
AM/FM, voice operated

Connected in-car apps

app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration

Infotainment system

SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC
SYNC

Infotainment screen size

4.2 in.
4.2 in.
8 in.
8 in.
8 in.
8 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in.

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Phone

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Radio data system

yes
yes
yes
yes

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Air filtration

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Front air conditioning zones

single
single
dual
dual
dual
single
dual
single
single

Clock

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Compass

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

4.2 in.
4.2 in.
4.2 in. (dual)
4.2 in. (dual)
4.2 in. (dual)
4.2 in.
4.2 in. (dual)
4.2 in.
4.2 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due
low fuel level, low oil level, maintenance due

Driver seat power adjustments

8, height, lumbar
8, height, lumbar
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
6
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining
10, height, lumbar, reclining

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket
bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

4, reclining
4, reclining
2, reclining
height, lumbar, reclining
height, lumbar, reclining

Rear seat folding

flat
flat
flat
flat
flat
flat
flat
flat
flat

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

cloth
cloth
leather
leather
premium leather
cloth
leather
cloth
cloth

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Driver seat

cooled
cooled
cooled
heated

Passenger seat

cooled
cooled
cooled
heated

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet
rubber/vinyl
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Shift knob trim

leather
leather
leather
leather
leather
urethane
leather
leather
leather

Steering wheel trim

urethane
urethane
leather
leather
leather
urethane
leather
leather
leather

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
passenger side, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Capless fuel filler system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row

Multi-function remote

keyless entry, trunk release
keyless entry, trunk release
proximity entry system, trunk release
proximity entry system, trunk release
proximity entry system, trunk release
proximity entry system, trunk release
proximity entry system, trunk release
proximity entry system, trunk release

One-touch windows

1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1

Overhead console

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V front, 12V rear
12V front, 12V rear
115V rear, 12V front
115V rear, 12V front
115V rear, 12V front
two 12V front
12V front, 12V rear
12V front, 12V rear
12V front, 12V rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button

Reading lights

front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
manual day/night
auto-dimming
auto-dimming
auto-dimming
manual day/night
auto-dimming
manual day/night
manual day/night

Steering wheel

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control

Storage

accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, in dash, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder

Interior accents

wood-tone
wood-tone
wood
metallic-tone

Push-button start

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Remote engine start

yes
yes
yes
yes

Armrests

rear center with cupholders
rear center with cupholders

Door handle color

black
black
chrome
chrome
chrome
black
black
body-color
body-color

Exhaust

dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip
dual tip

mirror color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Grille color

chrome accents
chrome accents
chrome accents
chrome accents
chrome
black
black
chrome accents
chrome accents

Mirror color

black
black
body-color
body-color
chrome
black
body-color
black
black

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
LED
auto delay off, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto on/off, LED, wiper activated

Taillights

LED
LED
LED
LED
LED
LED
LED
LED
LED

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power
power, power folding
power, power folding
power, power folding
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Roof rails

black
black
chrome
chrome
chrome
black
silver
silver

Spare tire mount location

inside
inside
inside
inside
inside
underbody
inside
inside
inside

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Wheels

painted aluminum
painted aluminum
painted aluminum
painted aluminum
aluminum with painted accents
steel
aluminum with painted accents
painted aluminum
painted aluminum

Front wipers

speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive
rain sensing
speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive
speed sensitive

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed

Rear privacy glass

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Rear wiper

dual speed, with washer
dual speed, with washer
dual speed, with washer
dual speed, with washer
dual speed, with washer
dual speed
dual speed, with washer
dual speed, with washer
dual speed, with washer

Sunroof

yes

Power windows

front

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row
front, rear, third row

ABS

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Child safety door locks

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system

Programmable safety key

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Trailer stability control

yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes

Parking sensors

front
front
front
front
rear
rear

Cross traffic alert

rear

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes

Pre-Collision Assist

yes