2011 Ford Explorer Specifications

[JDraper]

I wanted to start a thread with all the specifications I could find for the '11 Explorer. I'll be adding to it as I find them. If anyone finds any other specs or sees a mistake, please let me know and I'll edit this post.


Link to Model Comparison

2011 Explorer Specifications:



Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase [in] 112.6
Length [in] 197.1
Height [in] 70.4
Width - Excluding Mirrors [in] 78.9
Width - Including Mirrors [in] 90.2
Width - Mirrors Folded [in] 82.5
Front Track [in] 67
Rear Track [in] 67
Front Overhang [in] 38
Rear Overhang [in] 46.5
Approach Angle [deg] 21.7
Departure Angle [deg] 21.4
Ramp Breakover Angle [deg] 16.5
Minimum Running Ground Clearance [in] 7.6

Interior Dimensions
Head Room - First Row [in] 41.4
Head Room - Second Row [in] 40.5
Head Room - Third Row [in] 37.8
Leg Room - First Row [in] 40.6
Maximum Leg Room - First Row [in] 43.9
Leg Room - Second Row [in] 39.8
Leg Room - Third Row [in] 33.2
Hip Room - First Row [in] 57.3
Hip Room - Second Row [in] 56.7
Hip Room - Third Row [in] 40.7
Shoulder Room - First Row [in] 61.3
Shoulder Room - Second Row [in] 61
Shoulder Room - Third Row [in] 50.8

Interior Color Combinations:



Base-Interior
Center stack accents — Dark Slate Metallic
Door trim — Dark Galvano
HVAC trim surrounds — Charcoal Black
Instrument panel appliqué — Dark Galvano

XLT- Interior
Center stack accents — Dark Slate Metallic
Door trim — Bright Galvano with LA grain
HVAC trim surrounds — Polished Pewter
Instrument panel appliqué — Bright Galvano with LA grain

Limited- Interior
Center stack accents — Meteorite Black upper and Gloss Black lower
Door trim — Olive Ash Dark Brown
Instrument panel appliqué — Olive Ash Dark Brown woodgrain

Capacities: Passengers, Luggage, Fuel
Passenger Volume [cu. ft.] 151.7
Cargo Volume Behind First Row [cu. ft.] 80.7
Cargo Volume Behind Second Row [cu. ft.] 43.8
Cargo Volume Behind Third Row [cu. ft.] 21
Fuel capacity (gal.) 18.6

Engine Specifications
3.5L V6
Drive type Front-Wheel Drive (std.) / Intelligent 4WD (opt.)
Engine type 3.5L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (TiVCT) V6
Horsepower (net @ rpm) (Ford projected) 290 @ 6500 Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm) (Ford projected) 255 @ 4100 Compression ratio 10.8: 1
Valve lifters Direct acting mechanical bucket
Induction System Naturally aspirated
Fuel delivery Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Exhaust Quasi dual exhaust with chrome tips
Engine block type Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material Cast aluminum
FWD V6 MPG 17 city / 25 hwy / 20 combined

Transmission
6-speed automatic (std.) / 6-speed SelectShift Automatic (opt.)
Final drive ratio 3.16 (FWD) / 3.39 (4WD)
Four Wheel Drive V6 MPG 17 city / 23 hwy / 19 combined

Chassis Specifications
Front suspension
MacPherson strut front suspension with 32mm front stabilizer bar
Front shocks Gas-pressurized twin tube

Rear suspension
Multi-link independent rear suspension with 22mm rear stabilizer bar
Rear shocks Gas-pressurized twin tube

Brakes
Power 4-wheel disc with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Steering Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)

Towing Specifications
Optional Class III Trailer Tow Package Configuration
.................................Axle Ratio....... GCWR...... Max Loaded Trailer Weight
3.5L TiVCT V6 FWD........... 3.16..........9920........5000
3.5L TiVCT V6 4WD ...........3.39........10096........5000



Performance
0-60 MPH 6.9 Seconds

Warranty:
3yr/36,000mi. Bumper to Bumper
5yr/60,000mi. Powertrain
5yr/60,000mi. Roadside Assistance

[Mishtar]

On thing I just found out, it is not even on the Canadian Website but it is on the US one. They actually went out of their way to make different becnh seats for the Leather XLT and the Ltd. Same base leather seats but the XLT does not get the pull down arm rest/cup holder. Not sure why they would have went thorugh the trouble of actually having to make two different kinds of seats.

[JAZNY]

Does anyone know what the roof rack load capacity is?

[JDraper]

According to my manual the Maximum Recommended Load is 100 lbs (45kg).

[edge929]

Is that with or without the crossbars? 100 lbs seems low.

[JDraper]

With crossbars. The manual explicitly states that no cargo is to be placed directly on the roof, it should be placed so the cross bars carry the load.

[Mishtar]

That may be with the Ford cross bars but with the Thule ones I am pretty sure it is rated higher.

[uniquename]

How about the bolt pattern for the wheels? Looks like it's still 5x4.5.

[bchaney1]

Does anyone know the total weight?

[JAZNY]

The cross-bar loading has to do with raising the vehicle center of gravity and increasing the risk of roll-over (besides the load capability of the components transferring the weight down to the vehicle frame). I'd think the Ford statement would take priority over the Thule load capacity.

[bchaney1]

Good information. I'm new to the site, and was actually inquiring about the total weight of the 2011 Explorer. I've had Fords all my life..still have an 88 Bronco II that I purchased in 1991, and it's still in great shape. Looking to purchase the 2011 Explorer Limited soon, and wanted to know the weight for tax purposes.

[JDraper]

I've seen a curb weight listed at right around 4500 lbs. At this point I can't verify that though.

[edge929]

Originally Posted by JDraper

I've seen a curb weight listed at right around 4500 lbs. At this point I can't verify that though.

I've read that a fully loaded Limited is sitting just south of 4700 lbs curb weight. So all other models should go down from here, pending options. Also, it's frequently quoted that the 2011 is 100 lbs less than the 2010 model however trim level isn't given.

[Tampa01]

I’m guessing that the height spec of 70.4 inches does not include the roof mounted antenna. Does any know the overall height of the 2011 Explorer Limited including the roof mounted antenna? My garage door clearance is only 77 inches.

[tucker_bmd]

7.5" width, +40mm offset, 5.82" back spacing, 5x114 lug pattern, 2.5" center hole. Nice thing is these are the same specs for the 2011 Edge 17" wheel, which is an alloy. Also, the 2011 Edge and 2011 Explorer use the same tire pressure monitoring sensors.

[46er]

Originally Posted by Mishtar

That may be with the Ford cross bars but with the Thule ones I am pretty sure it is rated higher.

Thules standard disclaimer is that you must not exceed the factory rack maximum weight limitation. Probably the same for all rack manufacutrers to avoid liablility problems. 100lbs is very good, equal to my '97.

[JDraper]

Here are specs on the MFT system, including the sound system:

8-inch touchscreen Resistive glass-on-glass touch panel
Automotive-grade; employs resistive-touch technology
Requires a force from 0.2~2 N to actuate the panel and can only perform single actuation and drag and drop type HMI (Human Machine Interface) capabilities


Phone Hands-free phone
Phonebook transfer
Audible text messaging
Phonebook photo transfer
Phonebook address transfer




Bluetooth® Profiles1 Generic Object Exchange Profile
Object Push Profile
Serial Port Profile
Phonebook Access Profile
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile
Hands-Free Profile
Dial-Up Networking Profile
Message Access Profile




Entertainment Audio Playback and Browsing: MP3 Players, iPod/iPhone,9 USB Mass Storage Device (MSD), USB Media Transport Device (MTP), SD Card
Video Playback and Browsing: USB Mass Storage Device (via special USB / RCA video cable)
Bluetooth® Stereo Audio Streaming
Audio/Video In Playback (via RCA input)
Codecs: .WMA, .MP3, .AAC, .M4A, .WAV
Playlist support: (.WPL, .ASX, .M3U, MP3 Players, MTP)
Audible Audiobook support: iPod/iPhone, USB MSD, SD Card
Album Cover Artwork transfer: MP3 Players, USB Mass Storage Device (MSD), USB Media Transport Device (MTP), SD Card
HD Radio8 Song Tagging: iPod/iPhone
AM/FM/HD Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio2
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth®
Internet data connection via Bluetooth® Personal Area Network (PAN)
Internet data connection via USB Mobile Broadband




Sony Audio System (Ford) 12 speakers
390 watts
Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound




THX Certified Audio System (Lincoln)11 14 speakers
600 watts
DTS Neural Surround
8” Subwoofer




Navigation GPS




Processor, Memory, and Storage Freescale i.MX51 SOC
Core CPU: ARM Cortex A8 @ 600 mHz
2D/3D graphics controller
512MB RAM
2GB NAND flash memory

[uniquename]

Originally Posted by JDraper

Processor, Memory, and Storage Freescale i.MX51 SOC
Core CPU: ARM Cortex A8 @ 600 mHz
2D/3D graphics controller
512MB RAM
2GB NAND flash memory

Overclockable, nice NAND/ram storage...anyone else want to know if we can root it and put android on it?

Might need to do some homework...

[JDraper]

IIHS Evaluation of the '11 Explorer can be found in this link:

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=1433

[RLWSNOOK]

Does anyone know the weights for the different models?

So far I've seen 4,695 (that ford claims it is... but who knows which model that is for).

And then I've seen 4765 for the XLT 4WD.

What does the XLT FWD weigh?

What does the Base FWD and 4WD weigh

What does the Limited FWD and 4WD weigh

How much weight does the moon roof add or subtract.

Does the trailer package add any weight, if so how much?

Ford talks about weight being a reason for better fuel economy... But something tells me that some of these vehicles weigh more than others..

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