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Get to know the 2018 Ford Explorer Specs and Features
By Product Expert | Posted in New Chevy Models on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 at 6:20 pm
2018 Ford Explorer Specs and Features
Has the lack of interior room inside your truck found you speaking in tongues some days? If you bought your old truck when you were hauling twin 4-wheelers instead of twin four-year old’s, then it is time for you to upgrade your game to the 2018 Ford Explorer. With seating for seven passengers and up to 5,000 pounds of available towing power, the 2018 Ford Explorer has the specs and features you need to haul both of your current sets of twins. With a stylish exterior and enough strength under the hood for every weekend project or getaway, the 2018 Ford Explorer excites the senses.
Style & Power
The 2018 Ford Explorer has a long and lean exterior presence, highlighted by slender front windshield pillars and a perfectly placed rear spoiler. The window pillars and large side and rear windows help to reduce blind spots and improve visibility, helping to keep everyone safer along the way. The 2018 Ford Explorer welcomes all seven passengers with premium materials throughout and 151.5 cubic feet of passenger volume. With a 60/40 split fold down second-row seat and a 50/50 split fold down third-row seat, the 2018 Ford Explorer offers a variety of cargo and passenger configurations in order meet your daily needs.
Engine Specs
Three engines are made available to the 2018 Ford Explorer, a 3.5L V6, 2.3L EcoBoost I4, and a 3.5L EcoBoost V6. These three engines all pair with a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, and the 3.6L V6 and the 2.3L EcoBoost can be equipped with Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) or Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), while the 3.5L EcoBoost is only offered with 4WD.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 | 290 | 255 LB-FT |
| 2.3L EcoBoost | 280 | 310 LB-FT |
| 3.5L EcoBoost | 365 | 350 LB-FT |
The chart above is a quick reference to the 2018 Ford Explorer’s engine specs.
If it is time to stop fighting to fit everything into your old truck, get an online trade-in quote from EVS Auto Group today and step up to the 2018 Ford Explorer. Don’t spend another day deciding which to keep, your ATV’s or your twins, upgrade to the spacious and stylish 2018 Ford Explorer.
