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Ford Explorer Specs

Since 1990 the Explorer has grown 19.3″ in length and gained 1,027 lb: weight rose 28%, length only 11%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 7 generations · 1990–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Ford Explorer is 198.8″ long, 78.7″ wide and 70.1″ tall on a 119.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,713 lb. At 16.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Ford Explorer generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2011, when the new car was 7.8″ longer than the 2004–2010 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2001: 575 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2020, is 1.6″ longer and 68 lb heavier than the 2011–2019 one.

FIG.01·Ford Explorer dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1990–1992179.5″69.3″69.3″107.1″3,686 lb
1993–1994184.3″70.1″67.3″111.8″3,862 lb
1995–2000183.9″70.1″67.3″107.5″3,468 lb
2001–2003198.4″70.9″68.9″118.9″4,043 lb
2004–2010189.4″72″71.3″113.8″4,374 lb
2011–2019197.2″78.7″70.5″112.6″4,645 lb
2020–2026198.8″78.7″70.1″119.3″4,713 lb
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Explorer year by year

FIG.02·Ford Explorer dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026198.8″78.7″119.3″4,713 lb2
2025198.8″78.7″119.3″4,713 lb2
2024198.8″78.7″119.3″4,713 lb2
2023198.8″78.7″119.3″4,713 lb2
2022198.8″78.7″119.3″4,713 lb2
2021198.8″78.7″119.3″4,713 lb2
2020198.8″78.7″119.3″4,713 lb2
2019198.4″78.7″113″4,645 lb2
2018198.4″78.7″113″4,645 lb2
2017198.4″78.7″113″4,645 lb2
2016198.4″78.7″113″4,645 lb2
2015197.2″78.7″113″4,645 lb2
2014197.2″78.7″112.6″4,645 lb2
2013197.2″78.7″112.6″4,645 lb2
2012197.2″78.7″112.6″4,645 lb2
2011197.2″78.7″112.6″4,645 lb2
2010193.7″73.6″113.8″4,630 lb1
2009193.7″73.6″113.8″4,630 lb1
2008193.7″73.6″113.8″4,630 lb1
2007193.7″73.6″113.8″4,630 lb1
2006193.7″73.6″113.8″4,630 lb1
2005189.4″72″113.8″4,374 lb1
2004189.4″72″113.8″4,374 lb1
2003195.3″72.4″116.9″4,189 lb4
2002195.3″72.4″116.9″4,189 lb4
2001195.7″70.9″116.5″4,072 lb4
2000185.8″70.1″106.7″3,501 lb2
1999185.8″70.1″106.7″3,459 lb4
1998184.6″70.1″106.7″3,459 lb4
1997183.9″70.1″106.7″3,459 lb4
1996183.9″70.1″106.7″3,459 lb4
1995183.9″70.1″107.5″3,459 lb4
1994184.3″70.1″111.8″3,860 lb4
1993184.3″70.1″111.8″3,860 lb4
1992179.5″69.3″107.1″3,871 lb4
1991179.5″69.3″107.1″3,847 lb4
1990179.5″69.3″107.1″3,686 lb2
ROWS 37·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Explorer on the used market

In 4,762 Explorer listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2019 car is the most common: 2,715 of them (57%), at an average asking price of $9,530. The current 2020–2026 car averages $27,048. ForCar visitors have decoded 820 Explorer VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2025 and 2017.

FIG.05·Ford Explorer generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2020–20261,04522%$27,04864,839 mi
2011–20192,71557%$9,530133,534 mi
2004–201064414%$4,018161,375 mi
2001–20031944%$3,401163,155 mi
1995–20001293%$2,882169,160 mi
1993–199413<1%$3,328153,525 mi
Other years19<1%$38,92611 mi
ROWS 7·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Explorer fit

FIG.02·Ford Explorer — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.6 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.6 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 809 cars within 10″ of its length, the Explorer is wider than 88% and has a longer wheelbase than 80%.

FIG.03·Ford Explorer against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 809 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width78.7″74.4″+4.3″
Wheelbase119.3″114.6″+4.7″
Curb weight4,713 lb4,176 lb+537 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Explorer against its rivals

FIG.04·Ford Explorer against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford Explorer (this car)2026198.8″78.7″4,713 lb
Toyota Highlander2026194.9″76″4,370 lb
Jeep Grand Cherokee2026193.3″77.6″5,007 lb
Toyota Sequoia2026208.3″79.5″6,151 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Explorer bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Explorer are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Explorer or the Toyota Highlander?

The 2026 Toyota Highlander is 3.9″ shorter and 343 lb lighter than the 2026 Explorer.

How much does a used Explorer cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,328 for the 1993–1994 car to $27,048 for the 2020–2026 one, across 4,762 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 37 Explorer model years, 1990 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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