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2021 Ford Explorer RWD

23 specifications · 7 categories ·6 sources · US market

Engine

Displacement3,000 cc183 cu inS9
Cylinders6S7
FuelRegular GasolineS7
Engine familyMFMXT03.03U2S9

Fuel economy

Combined11.2 l/100km21.0 mpgS7
Urban13.1 l/100km18.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km26.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2267.8 g/kmS7
Emission standardL3ULEV70S9

Transmission and drive

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)S7
Gears10S9
DriveRear-Wheel DriveS7

Dimensions and weight

Length5,050 mm199 inS21
Width2,000 mm79 inS21
Height1,780 mm70 inS21
Wheelbase3,030 mm119 inS21
Kerb weight2,254 kg4,969 lbS21
Gross weight2,644.4 kg5,830 lbS9

Body and chassis

Vehicle typeLDT2 (LVW 3751-5750, GVW 0-6000)S9
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDS7

Safety and recalls

NCAP overall5S2
Recall campaigns26S3
Complaints426S4

Calculated

Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.

Fuel per 15,000 km1,680 litrescalc
Per cylinder500 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$1,987calc
Cost per 100 km$13.25calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
Ford Explorer RWD 2.3l Automatic 10-spd2,300 ccAutomatic 10-spd9.8 l/100km231.8 g/km
Ford Explorer RWD 2.3l Automatic (S10)2,300 ccAutomatic (S10)9.8 l/100km231.8 g/km
Ford Explorer RWD 3.0l Automatic (S10)3,000 ccAutomatic (S10)11.2 l/100km267.8 g/km

Sources

  • S2 NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGov
  • S21 Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-Canada
  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov
  • S9 EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov

Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.