The Explorer comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 290 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The base engine has OK power, and while the acceleration won't wow you, it also won't hold you back. The engine in the Ford Explorer's base trims is a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder with 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, good for a 0-60 sprint in the mid-six-second range. Top speed is The Explorer was introduced with a 155 hp 4.0 L Cologne V6, replacing the 2.9L V6 of the Bronco II; the engine was shared with the Ford Aerostar and the Ranger. A Mazda M5OD 5-speed manual was the standard transmission offering, with the option of the Ford 4-speed A4LD overdrive automatic transmission.
Acceleration and Power. Powering the 2014 Explorer is a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower and a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that makes 365 horsepower are optional. All three engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2019 Ford Explorer comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 290 horsepower. Optional engines include a 280-horsepower, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder and a
The 2015 Ford Explorer comes with a 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower is available on front-wheel drive models, while the Explorer Sport features a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that makes 365 horsepower. The EPA reports that the base 2015
The previous generation (2017–2019) Ford Explorer can tow up to an estimated 5,000 pounds with the 3.5L V6, when properly equipped. 4. On size alone, the 2018–2021 Chevrolet Traverse comes out ahead with 23.0 cu ft behind the third row, 57.8 cu ft behind the second row, and 98.2 cu ft behind the third row. llj7e.
