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.
2011 Ford Explorer 2008 Ford Explorer
2011 Ford Explorer2010 Ford Explorer
Price Range$28,190 - $43,670$28,880 - $42,985
Engine(s)3.5l V64.0l V6, 4.6l V8
Transmission(s)A6A5, A6
Driven WheelsAWD, FWDAWD, RWD
Length / Width / Height197.1 / 78.9 / 70.4193.4 / 73.7 / 72.8
Curb Weight (lbs.)4509 - 4695 4455 - 4719
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