Specs and Features

2021 Ford Explorer Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2021 Ford Explorer lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Explorer

	1 of 9 Explorer Sport Utility 4D	2 of 9 Explorer XLT Sport Utility 4D	3 of 9 Explorer Limited Sport Utility 4D	4 of 9 Explorer Limited HEV Sport Utility 4D	5 of 9 Explorer Timberline Sport Utility 4D	6 of 9 Explorer Platinum Sport Utility 4D	7 of 9 Explorer ST Sport Utility 4D	8 of 9 Explorer King Ranch Sport Utility 4D	9 of 9 Explorer Platinum HEV Sport Utility 4D
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Fair Market Price	$21,932	$27,470	$28,189	$29,240	$31,883	$31,951	$33,580	$34,420	$35,444
Fuel Economy	City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG	City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 23/Hwy 26/Comb 25 MPG	City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG	City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG	City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG	City 23/Hwy 26/Comb 25 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Hybrid	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Hybrid
Horsepower	300 @ 5500 RPM	300 @ 5500 RPM	300 @ 5500 RPM	318 @ 6500 RPM	300 @ 5500 RPM	365 @ 5500 RPM	365 @ 5500 RPM	365 @ 5500 RPM	318 @ 6500 RPM
Seating	7	7	7	7	6	7	7	6	6
Cargo Volume	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft	87.80 cu ft
Dimensions	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 69.9" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H	198.8" L x 89.3" W x 70.2" H
Engine	4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter	4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter	4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter	V6, Hybrid, 3.3 Liter	4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter	V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter	V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter	V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter	V6, Hybrid, 3.3 Liter
Configurations	Inline	Inline	Inline	V	Inline	V	V	V	V
Towing Capacity	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,300 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,600 lbs	5,000 lbs

Blind-Spot Alert	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Collision Warning System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Attention Assist Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Emergency & Security Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Parental Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Pedestrian Detection System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Side View Cameras	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Premium Radio	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
	Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard

Torque

310 @ 5500 RPM

318 @ 6500 RPM

310 @ 5500 RPM

365 @ 5500 RPM

318 @ 6500 RPM

Third Row Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Third Row Seat	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Fog Lights	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Not Available

Standard

Drivetrain	RWD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD
Hill Descent Control	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	4345 pounds	4437 pounds	4437 pounds	5076 pounds	4437 pounds	4701 pounds	4701 pounds	4701 pounds	5076 pounds
EPA Total Interior	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet	170 cubic feet
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gallons	17.9 gallons	17.9 gallons	18 gallons	17.9 gallons	20.2 gallons	20.2 gallons	20.2 gallons	20.2 gallons
Front Head Room	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches	40.7 inches
Front Leg Room	43 inches	43 inches	43 inches	43 inches	43 inches	43 inches	43 inches	43 inches	43 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	7.9 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	Not Available	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches	8.2 inches
Overall Length	198.8 inches	198.8 inches	198.8 inches	198.8 inches	198.8 inches	198.8 inches	198.8 inches	198.8 inches	198.8 inches
Payload Capacity	1510 pounds	1500 pounds	1500 pounds	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Front Shoulder Room	61.8 inches	61.8 inches	61.8 inches	61.8 inches	61.8 inches	61.8 inches	61.8 inches	61.8 inches	61.8 inches
Turning Diameter	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet
Wheel Base	119.1 inches	119.1 inches	119.1 inches	119.1 inches	119.1 inches	119.1 inches	119.1 inches	119.1 inches	119.1 inches
Width with mirrors	89.3 inches	89.3 inches	89.3 inches	89.3 inches	89.3 inches	89.3 inches	89.3 inches	89.3 inches	89.3 inches

FAQs

Is the Ford Explorer a 4 or 6 cylinder?

Depends on the trim level. The 2021 Ford Explorer Sport Utility 4D boasts a 4 cylinder engine, XLT Sport Utility 4D has a 4 cylinder engine, Limited Sport Utility 4D is equipped with a 4 cylinder engine, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Explorer specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Ford Explorer specs page.

Does the 2021 Ford Explorer have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2021 Explorer trims have turbo engines: Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter, XLT Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.3 Liter, etc. The following 2021 Explorer trims do not have turbo engines: Limited HEV Sport Utility 4D with a V6, Hybrid, 3.3 Liter, Platinum HEV Sport Utility 4D with a V6, Hybrid, 3.3 Liter. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Explorer specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Ford Explorer specs page.

What features does a 2021 Explorer have?

2021 Ford Explorer features include AM/FM Radio, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors. For a full list of All 2021 Explorer trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Ford Explorer specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2021 Explorer have?

The 2021 Explorer ranges in power from the Sport Utility 4D with 300 horsepower to the King Ranch Sport Utility 4D with 365 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Explorer specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Ford Explorer specs page.

Is the Ford Explorer underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2021 Explorer ranges in power from the Sport Utility 4D with 300 horsepower to the King Ranch Sport Utility 4D with 365 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Explorer specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Ford Explorer specs page.

Is the Ford Explorer fuel efficient?

The 2021 Explorer comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the Platinum Sport Utility 4D which gets 20 MPG, with 18 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2021 Explorer specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Ford Explorer specs page.