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Generation 5, U502, facelift

Ford Explorer Crossover / SUV

11.2014 - 09.2017 · United States

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Generation 5, U502, facelift

U502

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Ford Explorer, Generation 5, U502, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 14 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (11.2014 - 09.2017). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 14 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
7
Engine codes
Duratec 35, N3DA, T35PDTD; C35PDTD
Engine displacement, cc
2261–3497
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 6
Wheelbase, mm
2865
Ground clearance, mm
198
Fuel
Petrol AI-91, Petrol AI-98

Equipment and practical details

Ford Explorer · Generation 5, U502, facelift · USA · 11.2014 - 09.2017. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Power tailgate
Check a complete opening and closing cycle, the opening height and operation from the available controls.
Folding rear seats
This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.
Folding third row
Fold the last row before buying. Check the effort required, access to its fixings and the remaining luggage space.
Ventilated seats
Try the different settings and listen to the fans. Seat upholstery alone does not establish that this feature is fitted.
Rear-view camera
Check the image when reverse is selected and the area visible near the bumper. A camera does not replace checking around the car.

Specifications and technical details

14 versions

3.5 L, 290 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Duratec 35 · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.5 AT FWD ExplorerBase grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
3.5 AT FWD XLTUpper grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
3.5 AT FWD LimitedTop grade 05.2015 - 09.2017

3.5 L, 365 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

T35PDTD; C35PDTD · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.5 AT AWD SportBase grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
3.5 AT AWD PlatinumTop grade 05.2015 - 09.2017

3.5 L, 290 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

Duratec 35 · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.5 AT AWD ExplorerBase grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
3.5 AT AWD XLTUpper grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
3.5 AT AWD LimitedTop grade 05.2015 - 09.2017

2.3 L, 280 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

N3DA · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.3 AT FWD ExplorerBase grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
2.3 AT FWD XLTUpper grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
2.3 AT FWD LimitedTop grade 05.2015 - 09.2017

2.3 L, 280 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

N3DA · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.3 AT AWD ExplorerBase grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
2.3 AT AWD XLTUpper grade 05.2015 - 09.2017
2.3 AT AWD LimitedTop grade 05.2015 - 09.2017

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