2021 Ford Explorer
Platinum 4WD
MSRP: $54,480
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2021 Ford Explorer
Standard Equipment
- Engine: 3.0L EcoBoost V6 -inc: auto start-stop technology
- Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
- 3.31 Non-Limited-Slip Axle Ratio
- GVWR: 6,160 lbs
- 50 State Emissions System Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) system is standard equipment for vehicles with the 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 FFV engine.
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
- SelectShift Capability w/Paddle Shifters
- Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
- Engine Oil Cooler
- Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Regenerative Alternator
- Class III Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 18.6 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Auto Locking Hubs
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Wheels: 21″ Bright Machined-Face Aluminum -inc: luster nickel painted pockets
- Tires: P275/45R21 AS BSW
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Clearcoat Paint
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Black Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Chrome Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Black Rear Window Trim
- Metal-Look Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
- Metal-Look Door Handles
- Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Lip Spoiler
- Metal-Look Grille
- Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Roof Rack Rails Only
- LED Brakelights
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Front Fog Lamps
- Autolamp Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Laminated Glass
- Radio: B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen -inc: MP3 capability, 12 speakers, HD Radio, speed-compensated volume and SiriusXM radio w/a 3 month prepaid subscription, Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by Sirius XM radio inc. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM customer agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming.
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and Internal Memory
- Streaming Audio
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- Regular Amplifier
- Digital Signal Processor
- SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System -inc: enhanced voice recognition, 8″ LCD capacitive touchscreen in center stack w/swipe capability, AppLink, 911 Assist, Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility and 1 smart-charging multimedia USB port in the media hub,
- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- 8-Way Driver Seat
- 6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Power 2-Way Lumbar Support
- Bucket Folding Captain Front Facing Heated Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Leather Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest Outboard Only
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual Sun Blinds
- Fixed 50-50 Bench Leather 3rd Row Seat Front, Power Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
- Heated Leather/Genuine Wood Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- Compass
- Keypad
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Remote Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access
- HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
- Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
- Locking Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Leather Htd/Ventilated Sport Captain’s Chairs -inc: tri-diamond perforation w/accent stitching, Platinum branded embroidery, 10-way power driver’s seat w/memory, power function for tilt, lumbar and recline, 8-way power front passenger seat w/power function for lumbar and recline, 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest rear seat entertainment system (50S) is ordered) and E-Z entry activated through the power-assist fold feature
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look/Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert, Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard
- Leather Door Trim Insert
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Rear Console w/Storage, 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Features -inc: Cargo Tray/Organizer
- Cargo Space Lights
- FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
- Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel
- FordPass Connect -inc: 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices w/wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the trial subscription period for remote features, To activate, go to www.att.com/ford), remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle, schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle, locate parked vehicle and check vehicle status (FordPass Connect, the Ford Pass App, and Complimentary Connected Services are required for remote features (see FordPass terms for details), Connected Service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability, Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features, Connected services excludes Wi-Fi hotspot.), Note: Ford Telematics and data services prep included for fleet only: FordPass Connect 4G Wi-Fi modem provides data to support telematics and data services including but not limited to vehicle location, speed, idle time, fuel, vehicle diagnostics and maintenance alerts, Device enables telematics services through Ford or authorized providers, Activate at www.fleet.ford.com or call 833-FCS-Ford, (833-327-3673)
- Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System -inc: pinch-to-zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, Note: SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link includes a 5-year prepaid subscription, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii, After your trial period ends, Sirius XM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc, See SiriusXM customer agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Trial subscriptions not available in Alaska and Hawaii
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Systems Monitor
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Trip Computer
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Digital/Analog Appearance
- Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
- Perimeter Alarm
- Air Filtration
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
- AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Terrain Management System ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Ford Co-Pilot360 – BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
- Lane Keeping Alert Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Keeping Alert Lane Departure Warning
- Ford Co-Pilot360 – Active Park Assist 2.0 Automated Parking Sensors
- Ford Co-Pilot360 – Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera w/Washer
- Front Camera w/Washer
- Left Side Camera
- Right Side Camera
2021 Ford Explorer Available Options
- ENGINE: 3.0L ECOBOOST V6 -inc: auto start-stop technology (99C) – Standard
- TRANSMISSION: 10-SPEED AUTOMATIC (44T) – Standard
- EQUIPMENT GROUP 601A (601A)
- ICONIC SILVER METALLIC (JS)
- CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC (M7)
- STONE GRAY METALLIC (D1)
- AGATE BLACK METALLIC (UM)
- INFINITE BLUE METALLIC TINTED CLEARCOAT (AB)
- RAPID RED METALLIC TINTED CLEARCOAT (D4)
- STAR WHITE METALLIC TRI-COAT (AZ)
- STANDARD PAINT (undefined)
- LIGHT SANDSTONE, LEATHER HTD/VENTILATED SPORT CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS -inc: tri-diamond perforation w/accent stitching, Platinum branded embroidery, 10-way power driver’s seat w/memory, power function for tilt, lumbar and recline, 8-way power front passenger seat w/power function for lumbar and recline, 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest rear seat entertainment system (50S) is ordered) and E-Z entry activated through the power-assist fold feature (DA)
- EBONY, LEATHER HTD/VENTILATED SPORT CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS -inc: tri-diamond perforation w/accent stitching, Platinum branded embroidery, 10-way power driver’s seat w/memory, power function for tilt, lumbar and recline, 8-way power front passenger seat w/power function for lumbar and recline, 4-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger head restraints (2-way up/down when dual-headrest rear seat entertainment system (50S) is ordered) and E-Z entry activated through the power-assist fold feature (D6)
- PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: 10.1″ LCD Capacitive Portrait Touchscreen, Located in center stack w/swipe and pinch-to-zoom capability, 2 Additional Speakers, 980 watt (65P)
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (41H)
- TWIN PANEL MOONROOF (439)
- FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET (153)
- DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (NON-CONFIGURABLE) (942)
- PRICED DORA (C09)
- COV REQUIRED (79V)
- DUAL-HEADREST REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM -inc: 2-way up/down manually adjustable driver and front-passenger head restraints (50S)
- 2ND ROW 35/30/35 BENCH W/E-Z ENTRY & ARMREST -inc: E-Z entry is manually activated (17U)
- FRONT & SECOND ROW FLOOR LINERS (16B) -inc: standard black carpet floor mats (16B)
- FLEET ADVERTISING CREDIT (undefined)
- OUTFITTERS CARGO – SKYBOX -inc: Yakima SkyBox 16, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only, Cargo Mat, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only, Roof-Rail Crossbars, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only (undefined)
- OUTFITTERS CARGO – MEGAWARRIOR -inc: Yakima MegaWarrior w/Yakima large stretch net, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only, Cargo Mat, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only, Roof-Rail Crossbars, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only (undefined)
- OUTFITTERS BIKE – FRONTLOADER -inc: (2) Yakima FrontLoaders w/locks, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only, Cargo Mat, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only, Roof-Rail Crossbars, Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only (undefined)
- SPLASH GUARDS -inc: Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only (undefined)
- CARGO MAT -inc: Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only (undefined)
- ROOF-RAIL CROSSBARS -inc: Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only (undefined)
- SMOKER’S PACKAGE -inc: Shipped separately from the vehicle for dealer installation, These features are ordered through WBDO only (undefined)
- SHIP-THRU: AUTO TRUCK (31A)
- SHIP THRU: CROWN NORTH AMERICA (31L)
- BUILT: PLANT (D9G)
2021 Ford Explorer Consumer Information
- Incentive Note – One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
- Cash Finance Rule – Or
- Financing Incentive Min – 4.9
- Financing Bonus Cash – 1250
- Expiration Date – 03/31/2021
- Resource Name – ford.com
- Resource Date – 01/14/2021
- Basic Years – 3
- Basic Miles/km – 36,000
- Drivetrain Years – 5
- Drivetrain Miles/km – 60,000
- Corrosion Years – 5
- Corrosion Miles/km – Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Years – 5
- Roadside Assistance Miles/km – 60,000
- Overall Rating – * * * * *
- Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating – * * * * *
- Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver – * * * * *
- Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger – * * * * *
- Overall Side Crash Rating – * * * * *
- Side Barrier Rating – * * * * *
- Side Barrier Rating Driver – * * * * *
- Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat – * * * * *
- Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat – * * * * *
- Male/Female Dummy Note – Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
- Combined Side Rating Front Seat – * * * * *
- Combined Side Rating Rear Seat – * * * * *
- Rollover Rating – * * * *
- Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result – No Tip
- Risk of Rollover – 15.10%
- Rollover Note – Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle’s risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a “fishhook” maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how “top-heavy” a vehicle is.
2021 Ford Explorer Technical Specifications
- Vehicle Name – Ford Explorer
- Body Style – Sport Utility
- Drivetrain – Four Wheel Drive
- Trans Order Code – 44T
- Trans Type – 10
- Trans Description Cont. – Automatic w/OD
- Trans Description Cont. Again –
- First Gear Ratio (:1) – 4.71
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) – 3.00
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) – 2.15
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.77
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.52
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.27
- Reverse Ratio (:1) – 4.88
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) – 3.31
- Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) – 1.00
- Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) – 0.85
- EPA Classification – Standard SUV 4WD
- Model Group –
- Vehicle Segment –
- Vehicle Type –
- Passenger Capacity – 7 (17U), 6
- Passenger Volume – 152.7 ft³
- Front Head Room – 40.7 in, 38.9 in (439)
- Front Leg Room – 43 in
- Front Shoulder Room – 61.8 in
- Front Hip Room – 59.2 in
- Second Head Room – 40.5 in, 38.2 in (439)
- Second Leg Room – 39 in
- Second Shoulder Room – 61.9 in
- Second Hip Room – 59.1 in
- Third Head Room – 38.9 in
- Third Leg Room – 32.2 in
- Third Shoulder Room – 54.6 in
- Third Hip Room – 40.9 in
- Base Curb Weight – 4727 lbs
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined – 20 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est – City – 18 MPG
- EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy – 24 MPG
- Dead Weight Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. – 5000 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. – 500 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. – 5600 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. – 560 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity – 5600 lbs
- Engine Order Code – 99C
- Engine Type – Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
- Displacement – 3.0 L/183
- Fuel System – Gasoline Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM – 365 @ 5500
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM – 380 @ 3500
- Engine Displacement Units – 3.0 undefined (99C)
- Engine Camshaft – DOHC undefined (99C)
- Engine Block Type – iron undefined
- Engine Cylinder Count – 6 undefined
- Engine Valve Count – 4 undefined (99C)
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year – 8.9
- Suspension Type – Front – Strut
- Suspension Type – Rear – Multi-Link
- Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) – Strut
- Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) – Multi-Link
- Front Tire Order Code –
- Rear Tire Order Code –
- Spare Tire Order Code –
- Front Tire Size – P275/45HR21
- Rear Tire Size – P275/45HR21
- Spare Tire Size – Compact
- Front Wheel Size – 21 X 9 in
- Rear Wheel Size – 21 X 9 in
- Spare Wheel Size – Compact in
- Front Wheel Material – Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material – Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material – Steel
- Steering Type – Rack-Pinion
- Brake Type – 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake ABS System – 4-Wheel
- Disc – Front (Yes or ) – Yes
- Disc – Rear (Yes or ) – Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 13.6 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness – 12.6 in
- Drum – Rear (Yes or ) –
- Rear Drum Diam x Width –
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx – 18.6 gal
- Wheelbase – 119.1 in
- Length, Overall – 198.8 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors – 78.9 in
- Height, Overall – 70.2 in
- Track Width, Front – 66.9 in
- Track Width, Rear – 66.9 in
- Min Ground Clearance – 8.2 in
- Liftover Height – 32.8 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 – 83.9 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 – 49.8 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 – 20.8 in
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline – 59 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings – 48.1 in
- Cargo Box (Area) Height – 32.8 in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 – 87.8 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 – 47.9 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3 – 18.2 ft³