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Ford Explorer (2011–2019) dimensions

Generation U502

16′ 7″ (198.7″)505 cm long and 78.9″200 cm wide.

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)

Yes, it fits

41.3″105 cm to spare lengthwise

Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.

Check your own garage

Fuel and efficiency

Powertrains
Gas, Flex-fuel
Combined MPG
18–23

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Parking spaces

  • Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Tight fit · 17.3″44 cm
  • Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Too long · −6.7″17 cm
  • Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 65.3″166 cm

Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.

Length198.7″505 cm
Width78.9″200 cm
Height71.0″180 cm
Wheelbase112.8″287 cm
Ground clearance7.8″20 cm
Seats7
Cargo space21.0 cu ft595 L
Cargo, rear seats folded81.7 cu ft2,313 L
Curb weight4,453 lb2,020 kg(up to 4,901 lb2,223 kg)
Max towing5,000 lb2,268 kg

Based on 39 trims, model years 2015–2019.

Quick answers

How long is the Explorer?
16′ 7″ (198.7″)505 cm.
Will the Explorer fit in a standard 2-car garage?
Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 41.3″105 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
Does it fit a standard parking space?
Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 17.3″44 cm of length.
Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
Yes. At 71.0″180 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 13.0″33 cm (without a roof box).
How wide is it with mirrors?
About 87.9″223 cm: 78.9″200 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).

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