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About this generation

The fifth-generation Explorer shifted to a unibody D4 platform, introducing Terrain Management and EcoBoost engines.

Unveiled for 2011, the fifth-generation Explorer (U502) marked a total departure from traditional frame construction, adopting a lightweight unibody structure built on the D4 architecture. Styled under Jim Holland, it exhibited sleek, modern crossover proportions with blacked-out roof pillars. The AWD system incorporated a rotary Terrain Management selector.

Engine options introduced fuel-efficient 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinders alongside a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6. The high-performance Explorer Sport model featured a 365-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, sport-tuned suspension, and intelligent four-wheel drive. The lasting engineering impact of this generation remains a key benchmark in Ford's global model evolution history. Known for its dependable mechanical layout, the vehicle built a loyal customer base across diverse driving conditions. Offered with versatile feature packages, this iteration successfully balanced day-to-day usability with solid resale value.

Specifications

5006 mm197.1 in

Length

2004 mm78.9 in

Width

1778 mm70.0 in

Height

2860 mm112.6 in

Wheelbase

595 l21.0 cu ft

Trunk

211 mm8.3 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

2.0 EcoBoost

240hp(179 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2011–2015

Torque: 366 Nm (270 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100 km (23 mpg US) EPA

2.3 EcoBoost

280hp(209 kW)

2.3 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2015–2019

Torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2261 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) EPA

2.3 EcoBoost

280hp(209 kW)

2.3 l 6-speed automatic AWD

2015–2019

Torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2261 cc
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) EPA

3.5 Ti-VCT

290hp(216 kW)

3.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD

Torque: 346 Nm (255 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3496 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US) EPA

3.5 Ti-VCT

290hp(216 kW)

3.5 l 6-speed automatic AWD

Torque: 346 Nm (255 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3496 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US) EPA

3.5 EcoBoost

365hp(272 kW)

3.5 l 6-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.4 s

2012–2019

Torque: 475 Nm (350 lb-ft)
Displacement: 3496 cc
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US) EPA

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