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2016 Ford Explorer Limited
SUV · 290 hp · 19–20 mpg combined
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$41,300Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking26 factory options, from $75 to $2,995.
Equipment Group 301A$2,995
DVD Headrests$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,595
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning w/Brake Support$1,150
2.3L I4 EcoBoost Engine$995
2nd Row Heated Bucket Seats w/Power-Assist Fold$695
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package$650
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels$595
Trailer Tow Package Class III$570
Trailer Tow Package Class II$395
Splash Guards$205
LED Fog Lamps$150
2nd Row Console$150
Roof Rack Crossbars$140
Cargo Shade$130
Rear Cargo Well Protector$100
Smokers Kit w/Element$90
Rear Bumper Protector$75
Wheel Lock Kit$75
All-Weather Floor Mats$75
California Emissions System—
California Emissions System Not Required—
Engine Block Heater—
Equipment Group 300A—
Federal Emissions State Dealer Order For California Emissions States Registration—
License Plate Bracket—
Which Explorer is right for you?
Five trims, $31,050 to $52,970. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $9,470, from Sport to Platinum.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
290hp3.5L six-cylinder
255lb-ftTorque
19–20mpgCombined · 16–17 city · 23–24 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
21 cu ftCargo volume
4,443–4,629 lbsCurb weight
5,000 lbsMax towing
128 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- front and rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 3 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- driver cooled seat
- passenger cooled seat
- 2 one-touch power windows
- digital keypad power door locks
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- multi-level heated
- power folding split-bench third row seats
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/50R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- post-collision safety system
- dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Sony premium brand stereo system
- Sony premium brand speakers
- 390 watts stereo output
- 12 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- surround audio surround audio (discrete)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 6 months of provided satellite radio service
- video monitor
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
- Mobile Internet (Browser)
2 interiors
- Ebony Black
- Medium Light Camel
Both leather.
9 factory paints
- Guard Metallic
- Shadow Black
- Caribou Metallic
- Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Magnetic Metallic
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
- Blue Jeans Metallic
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
15 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
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Other years of the Explorer Limited.
2017 Explorer Limited
$41,675$375 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2015 Explorer Limited
$38,200$3,100 less15 colors · starting MSRP
2018 Explorer Limited
$42,090$790 more15 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.