2016 Ford Explorer Base AWD
The 2016 Ford Explorer Base AWD is a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $33,050 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 255 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Explorer measures 198.3 inches long on a 112.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,050 ($44,755 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,995 ($46,035 *) |
| Destination Charge | $945 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Intelligent all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut front suspension with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link rear suspension with coil springs |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in |
| Height | 70 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21 ft³ |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars