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2006 Ford Explorer Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / ChassisSteel body on fully boxed frame
Production Years for Series2006 - 2010

Engine Type : V6 4009 cc | 244.6 cu in. | 4.0 L.
210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5100 RPM
254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 3700 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 100 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 84 mm.
Engine Type : V8 4605 cc | 281.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
292 BHP (214.912 KW) @ 5750 RPM
300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3950 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 90 mm.

Transmission:
5 Automatic Overdrive , 6 Automatic

Gear Ratios
1st Gear3.22:1
2nd Gear2.29:1
3rd Gear1.54:1
4th Gear1.00:1
5th Gear0.71:1

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume86 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity5,390.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity22.5 Gal
Seating Capacity7
Doors4
Exterior
Length193.4 in | 4912 mm.
Width73.7 in | 1872 mm.
Height72.8 in | 1849 mm.
Wheelbase113.7 in | 2888 mm.
Front Track60.9 in | 1547 mm.
Rear Track61.8 in | 1570 mm.
Ground Clearance8.2 in | 208 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom39.8 in | 1011 mm.
Rear Headroom38.7 in | 983 mm.
Front Legroom42.4 in | 1077 mm.
Rear Legroom36.9 in | 937 mm.
Front Hip Room55.4 in | 1407 mm.
Rear Hip Room55.5 in | 1410 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Independent short- and long-arms (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 32-mm stabilizer bar

Rear : Independent Trailing Blade short- and long-arm (SLA) architecture with coil-over shocks. 25-mm stabilizer bar


Steering
 Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio18.9:1
Turns lock to lock3.60
Turning Circle36.8 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size305.0 mm | 12.008 in.
Rear Brake Size301.0 mm | 11.85 in.

Tires / Wheels
TiresP235/70R16 A/S BSW tires/ 16 x 7.0 in. styled steel wheels

The 2006 Ford Explorer measures 73.70 inches in width, 193.40 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 113.70 inches.


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