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2018 Ford Explorer Base 4DR 4X4

Base 4dr 4x4

$34,290 MSRP
3.5l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.5 sec

0-60 mph

14.9 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
280 hp

Power

310 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,629 lbs

4x4

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2018

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer

Trim:

Base 4DR 4X4

Style:

Base 4dr 4x4

Base Price:

$34,290

Drive:

4x4

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,629 lbs

Length:

198.3 in.

Width:

78.9 in.

Height:

70 in.

Wheelbase:

112.8 in.

MPG:

16 city / 22 hwy

Fuel:

18.6 gal. / 353 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

280 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Torque:

310 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

Engine:

3.5l V-6

Displacement:

2.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.80 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,400 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.49 sec

0-60 mph:

6.78 sec

0-100 mph:

19.98 sec

Top Speed:

125 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.44 sec @ 72.2 mph

¼ mile:

14.92 sec @ 88.8 mph

½ mile:

24.01 sec @ 106.3 mph

1 mile:

40.07 sec @ 116.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/60HR18

Rear Tires:

P245/60HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.65

Gear Ratios

1: 4.48

2: 2.87

3: 1.84

4: 1.41

5: 1

6: 0.74

R: 2.88

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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