2016 Ford Explorer Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications
Based on 8 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift.
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.
Explore your 2016 Ford Explorer
Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.
- Dimensions
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wipers
- Battery
- Oil
- Interior
Available for this vehicle
- Dimensions
- Wheels
- Tires
- Wipers
- Battery
- Oil
- Interior
Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.
Catalog summaries
Exterior: 198.3 in · 70.0 in. Full dimensions
Wheels: bolt pattern 5x114.3, bore 63.3 mm. Wheel sizes
Tires: P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS, P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS, 245/60R18, 245/65R17…. Tire sizes
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- Compare this vehicleSize vs a competitor
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- Check tire sizeOEM tire sizes
- Check wiper sizeBlade lengths
- Check battery sizeGroup size
- Check oil capacityCapacity & viscosity
- Check wheel sizeBolt pattern, bore, offset
- Wheel fitment & interchangeCompare donor or custom wheels
Exterior dimensions
| Length | 198.3 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 70.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in – 8.3 in |
Interior dimensions
| Front headroom | 41.4 in |
|---|---|
| Rear headroom | 40.6 in |
| Front legroom | 42.9 in |
| Rear legroom | 39.5 in |
| Front shoulder room | 61.5 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 61.0 in |
| Front hip room | 57.3 in |
| Rear hip room | 56.8 in |
| Passenger volume | 152.0 cu ft |
| Luggage volume | 21.0 cu ft |
Weight & capacities
| Curb weight | 4,443 lb – 4,901 lb |
|---|---|
| GVWR | 6,160 lb |
| Fuel tank | 18.6 gal |
| Max towing capacity | 2,000 lb – 5,000 lb |
Engine
| Torque | 255 – 350 lb-ft |
|---|
Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.
Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes
Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →
- P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS
- P255/50HR20.0 BSW AS
- 245/60R18
- 245/65R17
- 255/50R20
- 255/55R19
- 265/40R21
- 265/40R22
Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →
- Driver26"
- Passenger22"
- Rear11"
Battery group size Full battery size page →
- 59-3
- 65-1
- 65-2
- 65-AGM
Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →
- 5W-305.7 qt
- 5W-206 qt
- 5W-306 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (8 trims)
| Trim | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Clearance | Curb wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4dr 4x4 | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | 8.3 | 4629 |
| Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | 7.9 | 4443 |
| Limited 4dr 4x4 | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | — | 4629 |
| Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | — | 4443 |
| Platinum 4dr 4x4 | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | — | 4901 |
| Sport 4dr 4x4 | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | — | 4901 |
| XLT 4dr 4x4 | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | 8.3 | 4629 |
| XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 198.3 | — | 70.0 | 112.8 | 7.9 | 4443 |
Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.
Same generation (Fifth generation (U502) - Facelift): years 2016–2017. View model overview