Ford Explorer
Fifth generation · 2011–2019 · 9 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: Ford Explorer Limited U502 FL Shadow Black Hearse (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L (U502 facelift) front 7.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Ford Explorer 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 4WD Limited U502 Tuxedo Black Metallic (11) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L (U502 facelift) rear 7.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Ford Explorer Limited U502 FL Shadow Black Hearse (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L (U502 facelift) front 7.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Explorer 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 4WD Limited U502 Tuxedo Black Metallic (11) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L (U502 facelift) rear 7.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $32,365 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $34,400 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $34,515 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $36,550 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $42,765 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $44,915 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $46,625 |
| Platinum AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $54,165 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $32,140 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $34,175 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (19) | $34,290 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (19) | $36,325 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $42,090 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (19) | $44,240 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $45,950 |
| Platinum AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $53,940 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $31,660 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $33,775 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/23 (19) | $33,810 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/23 (19) | $35,925 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $41,675 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/23 (19) | $43,825 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $45,355 |
| Platinum AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $53,235 |
| 2016 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $31,050 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/23 (19) | $33,050 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $33,400 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/23 (19) | $35,400 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $41,300 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/23 (19) | $43,300 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $43,500 |
| Platinum AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $52,970 |
| 2015 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $30,700 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $32,700 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $33,000 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $35,000 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $38,200 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $40,200 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $43,100 |
| 2014 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $30,015 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $32,015 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $32,900 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $34,900 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $38,100 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $40,100 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $41,675 |
| 2013 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $29,100 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $31,100 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $32,680 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $34,680 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $38,100 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $40,100 |
| Sport AWD · SUV | 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 365 | 350 lb-ft | 6-speed SelectShift automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $40,780 |
| 2012 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $28,280 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $30,280 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $32,095 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $34,095 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $37,855 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $39,855 |
| 2011 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $28,190 |
| Base AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $30,190 |
| XLT · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $31,350 |
| XLT AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $33,350 |
| Limited · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $37,365 |
| Limited AWD · SUV | 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17/23 (19) | $39,365 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 2018 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 14 | ★★★★★ |
| 2016 | 15 | ★★★★★ |
| 2015 | 9 | ★★★★★ |
| 2014 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 2013 | 12 | ★★★★★ |
| 2012 | 7 | ★★★★★ |
| 2011 | 8 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.