2011 Ford Explorer

At a Glance

Pricing $28,170 - $44,240
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T, 3.5l V6
Transmissions A6
Fuel Economy 17-20 (city), 23-28 (highway)

The Ford Explorer is a hall-of-fame vehicle. The original Explorer helped to define the SUV segment and for years sold in numbers that no modern SUV or crossover could duplicate. In 2011, Ford reinvented the Explorer. Like all but the largest SUVs, the Explorer is now a unibody vehicle with a FWD-biased drive system. The new Explorer is longer and wider than before with a more spacious interior for seven passengers. By comparison, the Honda Pilot is slightly smaller, but the Chevrolet Traverse is slightly larger. Under the hood, most models equip a 290-bhp 3.5l V6 that has more power than competitive V6s and nearly matches the output of the prior generation's V8. Ford also equips the Explorer with an unusual 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder (FWD only) promising increased fuel economy. Ford offers the Explorer in three trim levels ranging from about $30,000 to well over $40,000, ensuring that there is a model for every taste and budget.

What Changed:

The Explorer gains an optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine for increased fuel efficiency.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Explorer 100A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 FWD $28,170
Explorer 100A 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp) A6 FWD $29,165
Explorer 100A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 AWD $30,170
Explorer XLT 200A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 FWD $31,980
Explorer XLT 200A 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp) A6 FWD $32,975
Explorer XLT 200A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 AWD $33,980
Explorer XLT 201A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 FWD $33,780
Explorer XLT 201A 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp) A6 FWD $34,775
Explorer XLT 201A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 AWD $35,780
Explorer XLT 205A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 FWD $34,780
Explorer XLT 205A 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp) A6 FWD $35,775
Explorer XLT 205A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 AWD $36,780
Explorer Limited 300A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 FWD $37,740
Explorer Limited 300A 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp) A6 FWD $38,735
Explorer Limited 300A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 AWD $39,740
Explorer Limited 301A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 FWD $39,990
Explorer Limited 301A 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp) A6 FWD $40,985
Explorer Limited 301A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 AWD $41,990
Explorer Limited 302A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 FWD $42,240
Explorer Limited 302A 2.0l I4 T (237-bhp) A6 FWD $43,235
Explorer Limited 302A 3.5l V6 (290-bhp) A6 AWD $44,240