How much does the 2016 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2016 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $31,050, ranging up to $52,970 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $31,050; XLT from $33,400; Limited from $41,300; Sport from $43,500; Platinum from $52,970.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Ford Explorer?

The 2016 Ford Explorer achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Ford Explorer have?

The 2016 Ford Explorer offers up to 81.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Ford Explorer tow?

The 2016 Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Ford Explorer safe?

The 2016 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2016 Ford Explorer come in?

The 2016 Ford Explorer is available in 5 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Ford Explorer

5 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$31,050 – $52,970

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$31,050

Typical monthly

$615/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Ford Explorer trims

Base FWD
MSRP
$31,050
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Base AWD
MSRP
$33,050
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
XLT FWD
MSRP
$33,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
XLT AWD
MSRP
$35,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited FWD
MSRP
$41,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Limited AWD
MSRP
$43,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
290 hp
Torque
255 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Sport
MSRP
$43,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
365 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Platinum
MSRP
$52,970
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
365 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
81.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs

Compare 2016 Ford Explorer trim specifications
Spec	Base FWD	Base AWD	XLT FWD	XLT AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD	Sport	Platinum
MSRP	$31,050	$33,050	$33,400	$35,400	$41,300	$43,300	$43,500	$52,970
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/24	16/23	17/24	16/23	17/24	16/23	16/22	16/22
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	365 hp	365 hp
Torque	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	350 lb-ft	350 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	81.7	81.7	81.7	81.7	81.7	81.7	81.7	81.7
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	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 FWDflex-fuel (FFV)
Base AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
XLT FWDflex-fuel (FFV)
XLT AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
Limited FWDflex-fuel (FFV)
Limited AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
Sportgas
Platinumgas
Fuel type: Base FWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Base AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
XLT FWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
XLT AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Limited FWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Limited AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Sportregular unleaded
Platinumregular unleaded
Cylinders: Base FWDV6
Base AWDV6
XLT FWDV6
XLT AWDV6
Limited FWDV6
Limited AWDV6
SportV6
PlatinumV6
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
Sport3.5 L
Platinum3.5 L
Horsepower: Base FWD290 hp
Base AWD290 hp
XLT FWD290 hp
XLT AWD290 hp
Limited FWD290 hp
Limited AWD290 hp
Sport365 hp
Platinum365 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
Sport350 lb-ft
Platinum350 lb-ft
Transmission: Base FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Base AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
XLT FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
XLT AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Sport6-speed shiftable automatic
Platinum6-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
Sportall wheel drive
Platinumall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Base FWDSUV
Base AWDSUV
XLT FWDSUV
XLT AWDSUV
Limited FWDSUV
Limited AWDSUV
SportSUV
PlatinumSUV
Doors: Base FWD5
Base AWD5
XLT FWD5
XLT AWD5
Limited FWD5
Limited AWD5
Sport5
Platinum5
Seating: Base FWD7
Base AWD7
XLT FWD7
XLT AWD7
Limited FWD7
Limited AWD7
Sport7
Platinum7
Length: Base FWD198.3 in
Base AWD198.3 in
XLT FWD198.3 in
XLT AWD198.3 in
Limited FWD198.3 in
Limited AWD198.3 in
Sport198.3 in
Platinum198.3 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
Sport78.9 in
Platinum78.9 in
Height: Base FWD70 in
Base AWD71 in
XLT FWD70 in
XLT AWD71 in
Limited FWD70 in
Limited AWD71 in
Sport71 in
Platinum71 in
Wheelbase: Base FWD112.8 in
Base AWD112.8 in
XLT FWD112.8 in
XLT AWD112.8 in
Limited FWD112.8 in
Limited AWD112.8 in
Sport112.8 in
Platinum112.8 in
Ground clearance: Base FWD7.8 in
Base AWD7.8 in
XLT FWD7.8 in
XLT AWD7.8 in
Limited FWD7.8 in
Limited AWD7.8 in
Sport7.8 in
Platinum7.8 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
Sport21 cu ft
Platinum21 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base FWD81.7 cu ft
Base AWD81.7 cu ft
XLT FWD81.7 cu ft
XLT AWD81.7 cu ft
Limited FWD81.7 cu ft
Limited AWD81.7 cu ft
Sport81.7 cu ft
Platinum81.7 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
Sport5,000 lbs
Platinum5,000 lbs
Curb weight: Base FWD4,443 lbs
Base AWD4,629 lbs
XLT FWD4,443 lbs
XLT AWD4,629 lbs
Limited FWD4,443 lbs
Limited AWD4,629 lbs
Sport4,901 lbs
Platinum4,901 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
Sport18.6 gal
Platinum18.6 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base FWD20
Base AWD19
XLT FWD20
XLT AWD19
Limited FWD20
Limited AWD19
Sport18
Platinum18
City MPG: Base FWD17
Base AWD16
XLT FWD17
XLT AWD16
Limited FWD17
Limited AWD16
Sport16
Platinum16
Highway MPG: Base FWD24
Base AWD23
XLT FWD24
XLT AWD23
Limited FWD24
Limited AWD23
Sport22
Platinum22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base FWD	Base AWD	XLT FWD	XLT AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD	Sport	Platinum
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	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	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	290 hp	365 hp	365 hp
Torque	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	255 lb-ft	350 lb-ft	350 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable 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	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Length	198.3 in	198.3 in	198.3 in	198.3 in	198.3 in	198.3 in	198.3 in	198.3 in
Width	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in	78.9 in
Height	70 in	71 in	70 in	71 in	70 in	71 in	71 in	71 in
Wheelbase	112.8 in	112.8 in	112.8 in	112.8 in	112.8 in	112.8 in	112.8 in	112.8 in
Ground clearance	7.8 in	7.8 in	7.8 in	7.8 in	7.8 in	7.8 in	7.8 in	7.8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft	21 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	81.7 cu ft	81.7 cu ft	81.7 cu ft	81.7 cu ft	81.7 cu ft	81.7 cu ft	81.7 cu ft	81.7 cu ft
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs
Curb weight	4,443 lbs	4,629 lbs	4,443 lbs	4,629 lbs	4,443 lbs	4,629 lbs	4,901 lbs	4,901 lbs
Fuel tank	18.6 gal	18.6 gal	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	18	18
City MPG	17	16	17	16	17	16	16	16
Highway MPG	24	23	24	23	24	23	22	22