Ford Explorer 2015–2019 car dimensions: 5037 mm long, 2004 mm wide and 1778 mm high. Braked towing is 2,268 kg.
The Base cabin seats seven with cloth seats, a power driver's seat, and air conditioning plus rear auxiliary controls. It has a basic SYNC system with 4.2-inch color displays, Bluetooth, USB, cruise control, and a standard full-color rearview camera with washer. Higher grades add an 8-inch touchscreen with available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto after update, dual-zone climate, parking sensors, BLIS blind-spot warning, lane-keeping, and collision warning with brake support.
Cargo volume is 21 cubic feet behind the third row. Folding the third row yields about 44 cubic feet, and folding the second and third rows opens up to 81.7 cubic feet. The second-row 60/40 and third-row 50/50 seats fold flat for flexible loading.
Maximum towing is 5000 lbs when properly equipped with the Class III Trailer Tow Package on the 3.5L V6, which includes a hitch receiver, wiring, and engine oil cooler. Without the package the rating drops to 2000 lbs. The 2.3L EcoBoost is limited to 3000 lbs with its Class II package. Trailer sway control is standard.
Payload capacity is approximately 1700 lbs. The vehicle suits family and light work use with its three-row layout and available 4WD Terrain Management, but Base lacks heavy-duty suspension upgrades.
The Base cabin seats seven on cloth upholstery with an 8-way power driver seat that includes manual lumbar and a 4-way manual passenger seat. Air conditioning includes auxiliary rear controls and a cabin filter. Privacy glass covers the rear side windows and liftgate. The three-row layout offers solid passenger space and flexible folding seats for cargo. Standard equipment keeps the feel simple and functional for daily family use.
EPA fuel economy 17 city/24 hwy/20 combined mpg with standard 3.5L V6 FWD
Oil changes guided by Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, typically 7,500-10,000 miles
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating
IIHS Good ratings for moderate overlap front, side, and roof strength. Marginal for small overlap front
Standard safety includes rearview camera, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and Curve Control, dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, Safety Canopy side curtains, and front passenger knee airbag
The Base model runs a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 17 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg on front-wheel drive. An optional 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder improves those numbers. Regular unleaded fuel is specified.
Servicing follows the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor for oil and filter changes. Cabin air filter replacement comes every 20,000 miles and engine air filter every 30,000 miles. Spark plugs and other major items fall at 100,000 miles intervals. Multi-point inspections are recommended at each oil service.
Crash testing gives a full five-star NHTSA overall score with strong side and frontal results. IIHS scores Good in moderate-overlap front, side impact and roof strength tests. Small-overlap front scores Marginal. Standard kit covers stability control with roll and curve functions, a full set of airbags including curtains for all three rows, a rearview camera and trailer sway control.
Keeping the car means watching the oil-life monitor, rotating tires at each service and addressing any recalls promptly. The unibody structure and independent suspension support everyday durability when maintained on schedule.
Length 5037 mm, Width 2004 mm, Height 1778 mm, Wheelbase 2865 mm (Explorer 2015–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2016 Ford Explorer brochure, Inches converted at, 255 lb-ft converted to.