Ford Explorer 4 (U251) SUV (2006-2010)

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Product Overview

Ford Explorer 4 (chassis code U251) is a mid-size SUV in production from 2006 to 2010. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 4.0 to 4.6 liters. The V6s used a 5-speed automatic gearbox, while the V8s used a newer 6-speed one.
Compared to the Mk3 Ford Explorer, the Mk4 has marginal changes. Notably, the V8 with two valves per cylinder was updated to a 3-valve design.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 53% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High cargo capacity
  • Decent drivetrain reliability
Cons
  • Slow and sluggish

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Specifications

4.0 2124.0 2084.0 208 4WD4.0 212 4WD4.64.6 4WD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity391 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 2492 L / 88.0 cu-ft391 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 2492 L / 88.0 cu-ft391 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 2492 L / 88.0 cu-ft391 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 2492 L / 88.0 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 2370 L / 83.7 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 2370 L / 83.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers555577
Payload599 kg / 1321 lbs642 kg / 1415 lbs629 kg / 1387 lbs597 kg / 1316 lbs660 kg / 1455 lbs655 kg / 1444 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontTorsionTorsionTorsionTorsionMacPherson strutMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearHelical springHelical springHelical springHelical springMulti-linkMulti-link
Tire Size235/70 R16235/70 R16235/70 R16235/70 R16245/65 R17245/65 R17

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1814 mm / 71.4 in1814 mm / 71.4 in1814 mm / 71.4 in1814 mm / 71.4 in1849 mm / 72.8 in1849 mm / 72.8 in
Size | Length4813 mm / 189.5 in4813 mm / 189.5 in4813 mm / 189.5 in4813 mm / 189.5 in4912 mm / 193.4 in4912 mm / 193.4 in
Size | Width1832 mm / 72.1 in1832 mm / 72.1 in1832 mm / 72.1 in1832 mm / 72.1 in1872 mm / 73.7 in1872 mm / 73.7 in
Track Width | Front1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Track Width | Rear1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1555.0 mm / 61.2 in1570.0 mm / 61.8 in1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight2005.0 kg / 4420.3 lbs1925.0 kg / 4243.9 lbs2020.0 kg / 4453.3 lbs2070.0 kg / 4563.6 lbs2090.0 kg / 4607.7 lbs2170.0 kg / 4784.0 lbs
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in2890 mm / 113.8 in2890 mm / 113.8 in2890 mm / 113.8 in2888 mm / 113.7 in2888 mm / 113.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h10.2 sec10.2 sec10.2 sec10.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.7 sec9.7 sec9.7 sec9.7 sec
Fuel Economy21.4 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (highway)14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (highway)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (highway)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (highway)
Top Speed158.0 km/h / 98.2 mph170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph158.0 km/h / 98.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore100.3 mm / 4.0 in100.3 mm / 4.0 in100.3 mm / 4.0 in100.3 mm / 4.0 in90.2 mm / 3.6 in90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.7:19.7:19.7:19.7:19.8:19.8:1
Engine | Displacement4.0 L / 244.0 cu-in / 3998.0 cc4.0 L / 243.5 cu-in / 3990.0 cc4.0 L / 243.5 cu-in / 3990.0 cc4.0 L / 244.0 cu-in / 3998.0 cc4.6 L / 280.8 cu-in / 4601.0 cc4.6 L / 280.8 cu-in / 4601.0 cc
Engine | Power212.0 hp / 158.1 kW @ 5100 rpm208.0 hp / 155.1 kW @ 5500 rpm208.0 hp / 155.1 kW @ 5500 rpm212.0 hp / 158.1 kW @ 5100 rpm295.0 hp / 220.0 kW @ 5750 rpm295.0 hp / 220.0 kW @ 5750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output53.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in52.1 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in52.1 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in53.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in64.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in64.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke84.3 mm / 3.3 in84.3 mm / 3.3 in84.3 mm / 3.3 in84.3 mm / 3.3 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque344 Nm / 253.7 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm328 Nm / 241.9 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm328 Nm / 241.9 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm344 Nm / 253.7 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm406 Nm / 299.5 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm406 Nm / 299.5 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2006 ~ 2010

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