Ford Explorer 2024– car dimensions: 4468 mm long, 1872 mm wide and 1630 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,090 kg. Braked towing is 2,540 kg.
The cabin seats up to seven with tri-zone automatic climate control standard across the range. An 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard. higher trims step up to a 10.1-inch screen. Standard driver aids cover automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist and a reversing camera. Rear parking sensors are standard while front sensors and adaptive cruise with lane centering appear on higher trims or packages.
With all seats up there is 515 litres behind the third row. Fold the second and third rows and maximum volume reaches 2486 litres.
Maximum braked towing is 2540 kg on V6 models fitted with the Class IV trailer tow package. I4 models reach 2404 kg with the same package. The package is available on most grades and standard on ST and Timberline. Base payload is listed at 685 kg and varies with equipment.
Timberline adds raised suspension, skid plates and a limited-slip differential for light off-road and work use. Tow/Haul mode is available with the package.
The cabin seats up to seven with tri-zone automatic climate control standard. Front seats offer multi-way power adjustment on all models, with heated fronts from XLT up and ventilated fronts plus heated second-row seats on Limited and above. A twin-panel panoramic roof is available on higher grades. Acoustic front side glass appears on ST-Line and up. The space feels roomy in the first two rows with easy third-row access via EZ Entry, though the far back is tighter for adults.
Gasoline engines: 2.3L turbo I4 or 3.0L twin-turbo V6.
Oil changes via Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor. do not exceed 10,000 miles or one year.
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating (5 front, 5 side, 4 rollover).
Standard Co-Pilot360: pre-collision assist with AEB, BLIS with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping system, rearview camera, rear parking sensors.
Fuel comes from the 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder or available 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, both paired to a 10-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive is base with all-wheel drive optional on most grades. EPA figures run around 21 city/28 highway for the four-cylinder RWD and lower for the V6 or AWD setups.
Servicing follows the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor for oil and filter changes. Cabin air filter replacement falls every 20,000 miles and engine air filter every 30,000 miles under normal schedules. Special conditions like heavy towing or dusty roads call for more frequent checks. Brake fluid changes every three years.
Safety starts with eight airbags including knee and Safety Canopy side curtains. AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control is standard. Every Explorer includes Ford Co-Pilot360 with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and driver alert. Higher grades add adaptive cruise with lane centering and 360-degree cameras. NHTSA rates it five stars overall.
Keeping the car means watching the oil-life system and sticking to the normal or special maintenance track in the owner manual. Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles. Regular multi-point inspections at oil changes help catch tire wear, brakes, and fluids early.
Length 4468 mm, Width 1872 mm, Height 1630 mm, Wheelbase 2767 mm (Explorer 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Europe factsheets/press kits.