What Changed
The Explorer is all-new for 2011. Although the styling and proportions have changed, the big news is less evident. The new Explorer switches to a unibody chassis like the Honda Pilot, and the General Motors Enclave/Acadia/Traverse trio. The switch also means that 2WD models are now front-wheel-drive rather than the rear-wheel-drive models of the past. A V6 engine is standard. A V8 is no longer offered. |
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| 2011 Ford Explorer | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Price Range | $28,190 - $43,670 | $28,880 - $42,985 |
| Engine(s) | 3.5l V6 | 4.0l V6, 4.6l V8 |
| Transmission(s) | A6 | A5, A6 |
| Driven Wheels | AWD, FWD | AWD, RWD |
| Length / Width / Height | 197.1 / 78.9 / 70.4 | 193.4 / 73.7 / 72.8 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 4509 - 4695 | 4455 - 4719 |
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