2011 Explorer turning radius

[esandye]

Has anyone seen a published number for the turning radius on the '11 Explorer? It has be "not available" for every site I have seen. I was always pleased with the tight turns on my "02.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Maybe one of our members with a new 2011 can go measure a full turn or something?

Someone can be a peach...

 

[JDraper]

Don't have mine yet to measure

 

[Joe Dirt]

Nice avatar!

 

[lobuzz311]

This is not a very scientific number, but I noted the other day that the Ex could turn around in my street (which my F150 SuperCrew definitely could not.)

I just measured the street width, and it's around 40 feet. I was probably parked a foot or so from one side, and I cleared it on the other side by a few feet. This was in no way a "max lock" turn-around, so there is some more that could be gained there.

I just looked at the turning radius on an 08, and it was listed as 18.4'. My "measurements" don't seem all that exciting after reading that. I can measure more precisely tomorrow.

How is it measured? Center of vehicle to center, or outside tire to outside tire?

 

[Stic-o]

My 4th gen has a awesome turning radius, way better then our old Volvo S60

 

[Joe Dirt]

r= turning radius...

 

[mreed112]

Best I could find from online search for curb to curb turning circle --
2010 = 36.8', 2011 = 39.7'.

 

[edge929]

Joe beat me to it. Radius is half the diameter so the '08 is actually 36.8 feet. Sounds about the same as the '11.

 

[lobuzz311]

Best I could find from online search for curb to curb turning circle --
2010 = 36.8', 2011 = 39.7'.

Joe beat me to it. Radius is half the diameter so the '08 is actually 36.8 feet. Sounds about the same as the '11.

That sounds about right. When I tried the curb-curb turn around in my street again today, it was pretty close to the width, so ~40'. Take the radius of that semicircle, and it's just under 20'.

It's definitely surprising, given how big the new Ex feels.

 

[1995E]

Compared to my 95 Explorer, the turning radius is a bit too large for me. However, it's still a good turning radius because of the shorter wheelbase so it's all good.

 

[esandye]

Bringing up a very old post, has anyone ever seen a published turing radius or turning circle for the explorer. Ford seems to want to withhold that info from the public! I don't think it is too bad but why won't they list it!

 

[SoonerMD]

It's better than my 2010 Chevy Cobalt. The salesman had me do a u-turn on my test drive just to show off the radius. I actually look forward to u-turns. Sorry I don't have numbers right now.

 

[uniquename]

Bringing up a very old post, has anyone ever seen a published turing radius or turning circle for the explorer. Ford seems to want to withhold that info from the public! I don't think it is too bad but why won't they list it!

This might seem silly...but you have your explorer, right? If so, you already know it isn't measured in numbers, it's listed as "this is awesome".

It's at least feels FAR better than my 08 was.

 

[Car 54]

http://www.insideline.com/ford/expl...ord-explorer-xlt-4wd.html#comments_sort_form1

Funny...they list turning circle for the Durango but not the Explorer. Notice the steering ratio is quicker, 15.7 vs. 19.0.

 

[willied]

This might seem silly...but you have your explorer, right? If so, you already know it isn't measured in numbers, it's listed as "this is awesome".

It's at least feels FAR better than my 08 was.

That's funny. I feel my '06 has a better turning radius than my mom's '11 and she thought it wasn't as good as expected. It's definitely not bad, though.

 

[esandye]

This might seem silly...but you have your explorer, right? If so, you already know it isn't measured in numbers, it's listed as "this is awesome".

It's at least feels FAR better than my 08 was.

I agree with "pretty awsome" but I find it strange that ford won't list it. I finally found that consumer reports listed it at 40 feet, not exceptional but not bad either. The relatively short wheelbase helps. I was trying to find this info before I bought since I despise cars with large turning circles, much harder to maneuver.

 

[uniquename]

That's funny. I feel my '06 has a better turning radius than my mom's '11 and she thought it wasn't as good as expected. It's definitely not bad, though.

Very strange. I can uturn on a two lane road without thinking. My 08 could not.

 

[willied]

Very strange. I can uturn on a two lane road without thinking. My 08 could not.

Maybe someday I can test them against each other. But I don't have enough room at my house to do so right now.