Ford Explorer IV

Ford Explorer IV
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The Ford Explorer IV (2006–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: U251 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,912 mm
Width1,872 mm
Height1,808–1,849 mm
Wheelbase2,888 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,134 complaints for model years 2006–2010. 43 crashes · 15 fires · 42 injuries · 52 deaths

  • Transmission and drivetrain 404
  • Engine 273
  • Electrical system 104
  • Seats 70
  • Speed control 65
  • Brakes 38

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 8 versions of the Ford Explorer IV

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2007–2010CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
20104.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2006–2010CLKUP4.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
20104.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2006–2009CLKUP4.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2006–2009CLKUP4.6 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2010Sport utility vehicle4.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic15.4–16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle354–373 g/km
2006–2010Sport utility vehicle4.6 LPetrol6-speed automatic14.8–16.1 L/100 km 5-cycle340–370 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.