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2006-2007 Ford Explorer Specs & Safety
Date Published: 2/20/08
Detailed safety information for this generation Ford Explorer include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Ford Explorerinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
2006-2007 Ford Explorer Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification 4-door wagon
Wheelbase, in. 113.7
Overall Length, in. 193.4
Overall Width, in. 73.7
Overall Height, in. 72.8
Curb Weight, lbs. 4615
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 85.8
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 22.5
Seating Capacity 7
Front Head Room, in. 39.8
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.4
Rear Head Room, in. 38.7
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.9
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Powertrain Options and Availability
Explorers had a choice of V6 or V8 power. The 4.0-liter V6 produces 210 horsepower, mating with a five-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed automatic worked with the 292-horsepower 4.6-liter V8. Explorers could have rear-drive or four-wheel drive.
Engines Size liters /
cu. in
Horse- power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy
Consumer Guide Observed
ohc V6 4.0 / 245 210 292 5-speed automatic: 15/20 5-speed automatic: 17.1
ohc V8 4.6 / 281 292 300 6-speed automatic: 14/20 6-speed automatic: 15.1
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Test 2007 Explorer
Front Impact, Driver 5
Front Impact, Passenger 5
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive
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