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Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Explorer V (U502)?

2006–2010 vs 2011–2019 · SUV 5-door/Pickup vs SUV 5-door

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Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010 · 6 engines · XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Explorer V (U502)2011–2019 · 8 engines · Base, XLT, Limited, Limited PlusSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010no listings
Ford Explorer V (U502)2011–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length4,912 mm–5,245 mmLength5,006 mm–5,047 mm
Width1,872 mmWidth2,004 mm
Height1,834 mm–1,849 mmHeight1,778 mm–1,786 mm
Wheelbase2,888 mm–3,327 mmWheelbase2,860 mm–2,865 mm
Ground clearance208 mmGround clearance190 mm
Trunk volume385 lTrunk volume595 l
Curb weight1,950 kg–2,180 kgCurb weight1,955 kg–2,218 kg
Fuel tank85 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years2006–2010Production years2011–2019
Body typeSUV 5-door, PickupBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines6Number of engines8
Power153–215 kW (208–292 hp)Power177–268 kW (241–364 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–4.6Displacement (l)2.0–3.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 4.6 V8Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.0 EcoBoost
Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 4.6 V8 4WDBest 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 3.5 EcoBoost
Top speed190 km/hTop speed230 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · Base
Items in the base trim22 · XLSItems in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim27 · Eddie BauerItems in the top trim28 · XLT
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
7 Seats—7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats—Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover—Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
Bluetooth—Bluetooth✓
USB Port—USB Port✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag—Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Hill Start Assist—Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels—R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Explorer V (U502)?

Length: Ford Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, Ford Explorer V (U502) 5,047 mm (a 198 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,327 vs 2,865 mm. Boot: 385 vs 595 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Explorer V (U502)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer IV (U251) uses 13.9 l/100 km (4.6 V8); the most frugal Ford Explorer V (U502) 10.2 l/100 km (2.0 EcoBoost).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Explorer V (U502)?

The strongest Ford Explorer IV (U251) makes 215 kW (292 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Ford Explorer V (U502) 268 kW (364 hp) (3.5 EcoBoost Sport).

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