2017 Ford Explorer Trim Levels Available in Springfield, IL

So, you've done your research and know that the 2017 Ford Explorer is the ideal SUV for your family's active lifestyle, but now you need to decide on the trim level that best suits your tastes and personality. Whether you need impressive performance capability or want a relaxing cabin full of the latest technology, there's a Ford Explorer trim level for you. Read on to see what each Explorer trim package offers.

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2017 Ford Explorer Trim Levels: Trims Specs Overview

Offering five unique trim levels, the 2017 Explorer can accommodate nearly every type of driver. From the 2017 Ford Explorer Base model that offers plentiful features designed around practicality and convenience, to the 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum trim level that offers an impressively luxurious cabin with premium finishes and advanced technology, find out which trim package delivers the features you can't live without in the table below.

2017 Ford Explorer Trim Levels Exterior and Interior in Springfield, IL 

Trim Level

Starting MSRP

Feature Availability

Base

FWD: $31,660

4WD:

$33,810

  • 18-in. painted aluminum wheels
  • Second-row 60/40 split-fold-flat bench seat, third-row 50/50 split-fold bench seat
  • Seating for seven passengers
  • SYNC®, media hub with one smart charging USB port
  • Daytime running lights
  • Rear view camera with washer
  • My Key®, Remote keyless/illuminated entry
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob
  • Dual chrome exhaust tips, dark Foundry Gray grille with chrome bars
  • Automatic LED low-beam headlamps, LED taillamps
  • AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Controlâ„¢, Traction Control
  • Safety Canopy® system, SOS post-crash alert system
  • SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system

XLT

FWD: $33,775

4WD:

$35,925

Includes all Base Trim features plus:

  • Unique cloth seating surfaces
  • SiriusXM® satellite radio
  • Intelligent access with puch0button start
  • Reverse sensing system
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls
  • Optional twin-panel moonroof
  • Fog lamps
  • SecuriCodeâ„¢ keyless entry keypad

Limited

FWD: $41,675

4WD: $43,825

Includes all XLT Trim features plus:

  • 20-in. premium painted aluminum wheels
  • 3rd-row PowerFold® 50/50 split-folding bench seat, second-row armrest and dual cupholders, heated outboard seats, climate controlled first row seats
  • Perforated leather-trimmed first and second row seats
  • Premium audio system from Sony® with twelve speakers
  • Voice-activated navigation system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • SYNC® 3
  • Universal garage door opener
  • Chrome bodyside cladding accent, chrome exterior door handles
  • Hands-free power liftgate

Sport

4WD: $45,355

Includes all Limited Trim features plus:

  • Unique sport-tuned independent front and rear suspension
  • Terrain Management Systemâ„¢
  • 20-in. machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
  • Unique perforated leather-trimmed with red accent stitching heated seats

Platinum

4WD: $53,235

Includes all Sport Trim features plus:

  • 20-in. bright machined face wheels with tarnished dark painted pockets
  • Leather with quilted inserts, first row "platinum" embroidery multi-contour driver and passenger seats
  • Premium 500-watt Sound from Sony® with Clear Phase and Live Acousticsâ„¢
  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS® with cross-traffic alert), enhanced active park assist with pull out assist
  • Satin chrome finish grille, exterior door handles, and bodyside cladding
  • PowerFold® mirrors
  • Industry-first inflatable rear outboard safety belts

2017 Ford Explorer Trim Levels: Engine Options

The unparalleled performance of the 2017 Ford Explorer is undeniable. Each of the three engine options provides plenty of horsepower and torque to make it through your daily grind. Each one also delivers reliable towing power, whether you're hauling supplies to the work site or towing the family camper on a weekend adventure. The Explorer also provides an impressively efficient 2.3L EcoBoost® engine option for drivers looking to save at the pump. Explore all of the engine options of the 2017 Explorer below.

Engine

3.5L V6

2.3L EcoBoost® I4

3.5L EcoBoost® V6

Horsepower

290 HP @ 6,500 RPM

280 HP @ 5,000 RPM

365 HP @ 5,500 RPM

Torque

255 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 RPM

310 HP @ 3,000 RPM

350 HP @ 3,500 RPM

Drive type

FWD/Intelligent 4WD

Front-wheel drive

Intelligent 4WD

Transmission

6-speed SelectShift® Automatic

6-speed SelectShift® Automatic

6-speed SelectShift® Automatic

Max. Towing Capacity

5,000 lbs.

2,000 MPG

5,000 MPG

Fuel Economy (city/hwy)

17/24 MPG (FWD) 16/23 (4WD)

19/27 MPG

16/22 MPG

Trim Availability

Base, XLT, Limited

Base, XLT, Limited

Sport, Platinum

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