How much does the 2011 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2011 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $28,360, ranging up to $39,535 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $28,360; XLT from $31,520; Limited from $37,535. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,699.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Ford Explorer?

The 2011 Ford Explorer achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2011 Ford Explorer have?

The 2011 Ford Explorer offers up to 80.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2011 Ford Explorer tow?

The 2011 Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2011 Ford Explorer safe?

The 2011 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2011 Ford Explorer come in?

The 2011 Ford Explorer is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2011 Ford Explorer

3 trims · 6 configurations · SUV

From live listings

$5,699

695 for sale · Starting MSRP $28,360 – $39,535

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Source: NHTSA · 6 recalls on record

Ford Explorer for sale

695 live listings from $5,699 · median $41,734

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2022 Ford Explorer
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$37,526
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2020 Ford Explorer
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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$28,360

Typical monthly

$562/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-26). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2011 Ford Explorer trims

Base FWD
MSRP
$28,360
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Base AWD
MSRP
$30,360
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
XLT FWD
MSRP
$31,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
XLT AWD
MSRP
$33,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited FWD
MSRP
$37,535
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited AWD
MSRP
$39,535
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
80.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs

Compare 2011 Ford Explorer trim specifications
Spec	Base FWD	Base AWD	XLT FWD	XLT AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD
MSRP	$28,360	$30,360	$31,520	$33,520	$37,535	$39,535
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/25	17/23	17/25	17/23	17/25	17/23
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	80.7	80.7	80.7	80.7	80.7	80.7
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Base FWDgas
Base AWDgas
XLT FWDgas
XLT AWDgas
Limited FWDgas
Limited AWDgas
Fuel type: Base FWDregular unleaded
Base AWDregular unleaded
XLT FWDregular unleaded
XLT AWDregular unleaded
Limited FWDregular unleaded
Limited AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders: Base FWDV6
Base AWDV6
XLT FWDV6
XLT AWDV6
Limited FWDV6
Limited AWDV6
Displacement: Base FWD3.5 L
Base AWD3.5 L
XLT FWD3.5 L
XLT AWD3.5 L
Limited FWD3.5 L
Limited AWD3.5 L
Horsepower: Base FWD290 hp
Base AWD290 hp
XLT FWD290 hp
XLT AWD290 hp
Limited FWD290 hp
Limited AWD290 hp
Torque: Base FWD255 lb-ft
Base AWD255 lb-ft
XLT FWD255 lb-ft
XLT AWD255 lb-ft
Limited FWD255 lb-ft
Limited AWD255 lb-ft
Transmission: Base FWD6-speed automatic
Base AWD6-speed automatic
XLT FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
XLT AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Base FWDfront wheel drive
Base AWDall wheel drive
XLT FWDfront wheel drive
XLT AWDall wheel drive
Limited FWDfront wheel drive
Limited AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Base FWDSUV
Base AWDSUV
XLT FWDSUV
XLT AWDSUV
Limited FWDSUV
Limited AWDSUV
Doors: Base FWD5
Base AWD5
XLT FWD5
XLT AWD5
Limited FWD5
Limited AWD5
Seating: Base FWD7
Base AWD7
XLT FWD7
XLT AWD7
Limited FWD7
Limited AWD7
Length: Base FWD197.1 in
Base AWD197.1 in
XLT FWD197.1 in
XLT AWD197.1 in
Limited FWD197.1 in
Limited AWD197.1 in
Width: Base FWD78.9 in
Base AWD78.9 in
XLT FWD78.9 in
XLT AWD78.9 in
Limited FWD78.9 in
Limited AWD78.9 in
Height: Base FWD70.4 in
Base AWD71 in
XLT FWD70.4 in
XLT AWD71 in
Limited FWD70.4 in
Limited AWD71 in
Wheelbase: Base FWD112.6 in
Base AWD112.6 in
XLT FWD112.6 in
XLT AWD112.6 in
Limited FWD112.6 in
Limited AWD112.6 in
Ground clearance: Base FWD7.6 in
Base AWD7.6 in
XLT FWD7.6 in
XLT AWD7.6 in
Limited FWD7.6 in
Limited AWD7.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base FWD21 cu ft
Base AWD21 cu ft
XLT FWD21 cu ft
XLT AWD21 cu ft
Limited FWD21 cu ft
Limited AWD21 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base FWD80.7 cu ft
Base AWD80.7 cu ft
XLT FWD80.7 cu ft
XLT AWD80.7 cu ft
Limited FWD80.7 cu ft
Limited AWD80.7 cu ft
Max towing: Base FWD5,000 lbs
Base AWD5,000 lbs
XLT FWD5,000 lbs
XLT AWD5,000 lbs
Limited FWD5,000 lbs
Limited AWD5,000 lbs
Fuel tank: Base FWD18.6 gal
Base AWD18.6 gal
XLT FWD18.6 gal
XLT AWD18.6 gal
Limited FWD18.6 gal
Limited AWD18.6 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base FWD20
Base AWD19
XLT FWD20
XLT AWD19
Limited FWD20
Limited AWD19
City MPG: Base FWD17
Base AWD17
XLT FWD17
XLT AWD17
Limited FWD17
Limited AWD17
Highway MPG: Base FWD25
Base AWD23
XLT FWD25
XLT AWD23
Limited FWD25
Limited AWD23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base FWD	Base AWD	XLT FWD	XLT AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp
Torque	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7
Length	197.1 in	197.1 in	197.1 in	197.1 in	197.1 in	197.1 in
Width	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in
Height	70.4 in	71 in	70.4 in	71 in	70.4 in	71 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in	112.6 in	112.6 in	112.6 in	112.6 in	112.6 in
Ground clearance	7.6 in	7.6 in	7.6 in	7.6 in	7.6 in	7.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	80.7 cu ft	80.7 cu ft	80.7 cu ft	80.7 cu ft	80.7 cu ft	80.7 cu ft
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs
Fuel tank	18.6 gal	18.6 gal	18.6 gal	18.6 gal	18.6 gal	18.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	19	20	19	20	19
City MPG	17	17	17	17	17	17
Highway MPG	25	23	25	23	25	23

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