V-6
V-8
2007 Ford Explorer BODY
Construction
Steel body on fully boxed frame
Steel body on fully boxed frame
Final Assembly Location
Louisville , Ky.
St. Louis, Mo.
Louisville , Ky.
St. Louis, Mo.
2007 Ford Explorer ENGINE
Type
Cast iron block and aluminum head
Cast iron block and aluminum heads
Manufacturing Location
Cologne , Germany
Romeo, Michigan
Configuration
V-6
V-8
Intake Manifold
Composite, shell welded with internal runner pack
Composite shell-welded single runner, charge motion control valves
Exhaust Manifold
Cast iron
Cast iron
Crankshaft
Cast iron
Cast iron
Redline
6,000 rpm
6,250 rpm
Idle Speed in Drive
625 rpm
635 rpm
Throttle Body
65 mm
75 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, variable camshaft timing
Valve Diameter
Intake: 46.0 mm
Intake: 33.8 mm
Exhaust: 39.0 mm
Exhaust: 37.5 mm
Pistons
Hypereutectic aluminum
Hypereutectic aluminum
Connecting Rods
Forged steel
Cracked powdered metal with floating wristpins
Ignition
Distributorless with coil pack
Coil-on-plug, high-thread-insert spark plugs
Bore x stroke
3.95 x 3.32 in. / 100.4 x 84.4 mm
3.55 x 3.54 in. / 90.2 x 90.0 mm
Displacement
245 cu. in. / 4,009 cc
281 cu. in. / 4,606 cc
Compression ratio
9.7:1
9.8:1
Horsepower
210 @ 5,100 rpm
292 @ 5,750 rpm
Horsepower per liter
52.5
63.5
Torque
254 ft.-lbs. @ 3,700 rpm
300 ft.-lbs. @ 3,950 rpm
Recommended fuel
87 Octane
87 Octane
Fuel capacity
22.5 Gallons
22.5 Gallons
Fuel Injection
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Emission Control
Closed loop with catalyst
Closed loop with catalyst
Emissions (tailpipe/evaporation)
Tier 2, Bin 4 / ULEV II
Tier 2, Bin 5 / LEV II
Oil Capacity
5 quarts with filter
6 quarts with filter
Recommended Oil
GF-4, 5W-30
GF-4, 5W-20
Coolant Capacity
12.5 quarts
12.7 quarts
2007 Ford Explorer DRIVETRAIN
Layout
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Rear- or four-wheel drive
2007 Ford Explorer TRANSMISSION
Standard
5-speed automatic overdrive
6-speed automatic overdrive
Gear Ratios
1st
3.22:1
4.17:1
2nd
2.29:1
2.34:1
3rd
1.54:1
1.52:1
4th
1.00:1
1.14:1
5th
0.71:1
0.86:1
6th
N/A
0.69:1
REV
3.07:1
3.40:1
Final Drive
0.71:1
0.69:1
2007 Ford Explorer REAR AXLE RATIO
Standard
3.55
3.55
Optional
3.73
NA
2007 Ford Explorer SUSPENSION
Front
Independent short- and long-arms ( SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 32-mm stabilizer bar
Rear
Independent Trailing Blade short- and long-arm ( SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 25-mm stabilizer bar
2007 Ford Explorer STEERING
Type
Low-friction rack and pinion with power assist
Steering column
Tilt
Ratio
18.9:1
Turns lock-to-lock
3.6 turns
Turning circle curb-to-curb
36.8 ft
2007 Ford Explorer FUEL ECONOMY (city/hwy)
4x2 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic
15/21
4x2 4.0L V8 6-speed automatic
15/21
4x4 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic
15/20
4x4 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic
14/20
2007 Ford Explorer BRAKES
Type
Four wheel power disc brakes with standard 4 sensor, 4 channel anti lock braking system (ABS) and AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control
Front
305 x 30 mm ventilated
Swept area
780 cm 2
Rear
301 x 12 mm solid
Swept area
608 cm²
Power assist
Vacuum
2007 Ford Explorer TIRES AND WHEELS
P235/70R16 A/S BSW tires/ 16 x 7.0 in. styled steel wheels
P235/70R16 A/S OWL tires/ 16 x 7.0 in. machined aluminum wheels
P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 in. painted aluminum wheels
P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 in. chromed wheels
P245/65R17 A/T OWL tires/ 17 x 7.5 in. machined aluminum wheels
P235/65R18 A/S OWL tires/ 18 x 7.5 in. chromed wheels
Recommended tire pressure (front/rear)
35 psi / 35 psi (16-in wheels)
35 psi / 35 psi (17-inch wheels)
32 psi / 32 psi (18-inch wheels)
2007 Ford Explorer EXTERIOR
Wheelbase
113.7
Overall length
193.4
Overall width
73.7
Overall height
72.8
Track width, front/rear
60.9 / 61.8
Ground clearance
8.2
Approach angle
28.2 degrees
Departure angle
23.8 degrees
Ramp breakover angle
18.4 degrees
2007 Ford Explorer INTERIOR
Seating capacity
5, 6 or 7 passenger
Headroom
Front row
39.8
Second row
38.7
Third row
37.4
Legroom
Front row
42.4
Second row
36.9
Third row
34.9
Shoulder room
Front row
59
Second row
58.9
Third row
53.1
Hip room
Front row
55.4
Second row
55.5
Third row
45.3
2007 Ford Explorer Cargo Volume
5 Passenger
7 Passenger
Behind First Row
85.8 cu. ft.
83.7 cu. ft.
Behind Second Row
45.1 cu. ft.
43.9 cu. ft.
Behind Third Row
-
13.6 cu. ft.
2007
Ford Explorer Maximum towing capacity
(when properly equipped)
V-6
V-8
4X2, 5-Passenger
5390
7300
4X4, 5-Passenger
5210
7120
4X2, 6-Passenger
5320
7230
4X4, 6-Passenger
5140
7050
4X2, 7-Passenger
5320
7230
4X4, 7-Passenger
5140
7050
2007 Ford Explorer Maximum payload
4X2, 5-Passenger
1520
1520
4X4, 5-Passenger
1510
1510
4X2, 6-Passenger
1460
1460
4X4, 6-Passenger
1450
1450
4X2, 7-Passenger
1460
1460
4X4, 7-Passenger
1450
1450
2007 Ford Explorer Base curb weight
4X2, 5-Passenger
4440
4531
4X4, 5-Passenger
4615
4706
4X2, 6-Passenger
4509
4600
4X4, 6-Passenger
4684
4775
4X2, 7-Passenger
4511
4602
4X4, 7-Passenger
4686
4777
Weight distribution (f/r)
4x2: 53/47
4x2: 53/47
4x4: 54/46
4x4: 54/46
Power-to-weight ratio (lbs/hp)
4x2: 0.0473
4x2: 0.0644
4x4: 0.0455
4x4: 0.0620
XLS
Battery saver; AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®); Tire pressure monitoring system; Side seat air bags; Steering column lock/ignition security and column tilt; BeltMinder; Securilock®/ Immobilizer-anti-theft system; LATCH (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children) system on rear outboard seat locations; Manual CFC-free air conditioning with rotary controls; AM/FM Stereo with Single CD, MP3 Player; Cruise control; Power door locks with remote entry key fobs; Message center with 2-line display and outside temperature and compass; Wipers — front intermittent, speed sensitive; rear intermittent wiper with washer and defrost; Power windows with driver-side one-touch down control; Dual power sail-mounted mirrors with black skull caps; Powerpoints 1st and 2nd Row; Driver and front-row passenger vanity mirrors; 3.55 non-limited slip rear axle; Privacy glass; Black roof rails; Class II trailer towing hitch
XLT adds
Security Approach Lamps; Onyx grey bodyside cladding and wheel lip moldings; Fog lamps; Chrome-finished grille; 16-in. machined aluminum wheels; Overhead storage console; Premium cloth seating surfaces with 6-way power drivers seat; Leather-wrapped color-keyed steering wheel
Eddie Bauer adds
Unique three-bar, chrome-finished grille; Automatic headlamps; Two-tone exterior (bumpers, wheel-lip moldings, running boards); body color door handles; Silver roof side rails with black end caps; P245/65R17 A/T tires and 17-in. painted aluminum wheels; Woodgrain interior trim; 4-line message center; Electrochromatic rearview mirror; Leather seating surfaces, with 10-way power driver seat; Keyless entry keypad
Limited adds
Monochromatic exterior; Chrome-finished 4-bar grille; body-colored running boards and wheel lip moldings; heated side mirrors with chrome caps; 17-in. chromed wheels; Unique woodgrain interior trim; Dual-zone electronic air conditioning; Audiophile AM/FM stereo system with in-dash 6-CD, MP3 player, subwoofer, 290 watts; heated front seats, with 6-way power passenger seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio controls
Interior
Audiophile Navigation system; Dual Media Premium AM/FM stereo with single CD, MP3 player w/ cassette; Sirius satellite digital audio receiver system; Auxiliary climate control; Cargo shade; Leather-trimmed seats; Overhead console; Heated 1st row seats; Memory Seats; Quad bucket seating; Third row, 50/50-split-bench seat; Power-fold third-row seat; Rear seat entertainment system; Safety Canopy Air Curtain System; Moonroof; Adjustable Pedals Non-Memory or Memory; Universal garage door opener
Exterior
Silver or chrome roof rail crossbars; Fixed, color-keyed running boards; 18-in chromed wheels with P235/65R18 all-season OWL tires and full-size spare; trailer tow prep package/Class III/IV; Power Heated Exterior Mirror; Reverse Sensing system
Exterior color
Dark Blue Pearl clearcoat metallic; Cashmere tri-coat; Silver Birch clearcoat metallic; Mineral Grey clearcoat metallic; Dark Cherry clearcoat metallic; Oxford White clearcoat; Black clearcoat; Pueblo Gold clearcoat metallic; Redfire clearcoat metallic; Dark Stone clearcoat metallic
Interior trim
Camel; Stone; Black (Limited)
2007 Ford Explorer WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty
3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper
5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and roadside assistance
Specifications subject to change.