Ford Explorer (2020–present) dimensions
Generation U625 · current
16′ 7″ (198.8″)505 cm long and 78.9″200 cm wide.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
40.7″103 cm to spare lengthwise
Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.
Check your own garageFuel and efficiency
- Powertrains
- Gas, Flex-fuel, Hybrid
- Combined MPG
- 19–28
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Tight fit · 16.7″42 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Too long · −7.3″19 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 64.7″164 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
| Length | 198.8″505 cm(up to 199.3″506 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 78.9″200 cm |
| Height | 69.9″178 cm(up to 70.7″180 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 119.1″303 cm |
| Ground clearance | 7.9″20 cm |
| Seats | 6(up to 7) |
| Cargo space | 18.2 cu ft515 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 87.8 cu ft2,486 L |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lb1,971 kg(up to 4,969 lb2,254 kg) |
| Max towing | 5,300 lb2,404 kg(up to 5,600 lb2,540 kg) |
Based on 109 trims, model years 2020–2027.
Quick answers
- How long is the Explorer?
- 16′ 7″ (198.8″)505 cm, up to 199.3″506 cm for the longest trim.
- Will the Explorer fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 40.7″103 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
- Does it fit a standard parking space?
- Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 16.7″42 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 70.7″180 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 13.3″34 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 87.9″223 cm: 78.9″200 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).
- How much does the Explorer cost?
- The 2027 Explorer starts at $38,465 (MSRP, before destination and taxes). See all trims and prices below.
- How far can the Explorer go on a full tank?
- About 410 miles (17.9-gallon tank, 23 MPG combined). Highway driving goes further, city driving less.
- How much can the Explorer tow?
- Up to 5,600 lb when properly equipped (best version; most trims are rated lower). Towing capacity of every Explorer version and what it can tow.
2027 Explorer prices and engines
The 2027 Explorer starts at $38,465 (Active 100A RWD) and goes up to $56,460 (Tremor). Properly equipped, it tows up to 5,600 lb.
| Trim | Engine | HP | Drive | Economy | Tows | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active 100A | 2.3L I4 | 300 | RWD | 24 MPG | 5,300 lb | $38,465 |
| Active 200A | 2.3L I4 | 300 | RWD | 24 MPG | 5,300 lb | $40,400 |
| Active 100A | 2.3L I4 | 300 | AWD | 23 MPG | 5,300 lb | $40,465 |
| Active 200A | 2.3L I4 | 300 | AWD | 23 MPG | 5,300 lb | $42,400 |
| ST-Line | 2.3L I4 | 300 | RWD | 24 MPG | 5,300 lb | $44,200 |
| ST-Line | 2.3L I4 | 300 | AWD | 23 MPG | 5,300 lb | $46,200 |
| Tremor | 2.3L I4 | 300 | AWD | 21 MPG | 5,300 lb | $49,200 |
| Platinum | 2.3L I4 | 300 | RWD | 24 MPG | 5,600 lb | $50,660 |
| Platinum | 2.3L I4 | 300 | AWD | 23 MPG | 5,600 lb | $52,660 |
| ST | 3.0L V6 | 400 | RWD | 21 MPG | 5,600 lb | $53,660 |
| ST | 3.0L V6 | 400 | AWD | 20 MPG | 5,600 lb | $55,660 |
| Tremor | 3.0L V6 | 400 | AWD | 21 MPG | 5,300 lb | $56,460 |
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the 2027 model year, before destination fees, taxes and options.
Compare Explorer trims and model years
How it changed from the previous generation
- Length about the same
- Width about the same
- Height−1.1″3 cm smaller
- Wheelbase+6.3″16 cm bigger
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