2010 Ford Explorer
MSRP
$37,499
drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
16.2
energuide estimate - hwy
10.9
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
4.0L/245
sae net horsepower @ rpm
210 @ 5100
sae net torque @ rpm
254 @ 3700
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
85
wheelbase
113.7
width, max w/o mirrors
73.7
height, overall
72.8
EnerGuide Estimate City
17.44
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
25.92
Trim Curb Weight
4628.00
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
6348
Standard Weight - Front
0
Standard Weight - Rear
0
Base Trim Weight - Front
2476.00
Base Trim Weight - Rear
2152.00
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
2960
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
3400
Curb Weight - Front
2476
Curb Weight - Rear
2152
Option Weight - Front
0.00
Option Weight - Rear
0.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Front
484.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear
1248.00
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4628.00
As Spec'd Payload
1552.00
Maximum Payload Capacity
1552.00
Cruising Range - City
1233.49
Cruising Range - Hwy
1833.26
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350
Engine Order Code
99E
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Order Code
44V
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.22
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.29
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.54
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.07
Transfer Case Model
BW-4412
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.48
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.8
Frame Type
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Spring Capacity - Front
2470
Spring Capacity - Rear
2200
Axle Type - Front
SLA
Axle Type - Rear
SLA
Axle Capacity - Front
3240
Axle Capacity - Rear
3600
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.55
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.55
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.77
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17
Front Tire Capacity
1700
Rear Tire Capacity
1700
Spare Tire Capacity
1700
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
709
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
709
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Centre
18.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.01 x 0.43
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.85 x 0.39
Fuel Tank Location
Midship
Front Head Room
39.8
Front Leg Room
42.4
Front Shoulder Room
59.0
Front Hip Room
55.4
Second Head Room
38.7
Second Leg Room
36.9
Second Shoulder Room
58.9
Second Hip Room
55.5
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
193.4
Overhang, Front
35.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31.4
Ground Clearance, Front
8.3
Ground Clearance, Rear
8.3
Body Length
0.00
Rear Door Type
Liftgate
Rear Door Opening Height
33.7
Rear Door Opening Width
48.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
74.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
38.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
44.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
85.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
45.1
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6360.00
Curb Weight
4628.00
Reserve Axle Capacity
1732.00
Total Option Weight
0.00
Payload Weight Front
0
Payload Weight Rear
0
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6180.00
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Weight
3500.00
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Weight
350.00
Weight Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Weight
0.00
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Weight
3572.00
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Weight
893.00
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Ford’s traditional body-on-frame Explorer will likely be replaced in 2011 with something more car-like. For now, it heads off into the horizon using the same 210-hp 4.0-litre V6 with a five-speed automatic or an optional 292-hp 4.6-litre V8 with a six-speed automatic. All models get either part-time four-wheel drive or full-time all-wheel drive. The interior has a pleasing design, but the materials are cheap and brittle. Seven seats are optional, but rear row is cramped for adults.

Pros

Go-anywhere SUV

Cons

Archaic designs

Reviews and Articles

REVIEWS: Ford Raises the Bar with New Explorer
Neil Moore, Carguide Canada August 17 2010 at 23:16 PM