2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
Specifications, live market data, colors, and factory features.
116 for sale right now
$7,799 – $24,182
Specifications
Performance
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 GTDI
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
Fuel & Efficiency
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- MPG City
- 16 mpg
- MPG Highway
- 22 mpg
- MPG Combined
- 18 mpg
- Fuel Tank
- 18.6 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 198.3″
- Width
- 78.9″
- Height
- 71″
- Wheelbase
- 112.8″
- Curb Weight
- 4,901 lbs
- Cargo Volume
- 81.7 cu ft
Body & Practicality
- Body Style
- SUV
- Doors
- 4
- Seating
- 7
- Base MSRP
- $52,970
Colors
Factory colors on 2016 Ford Explorer Platinums for sale now.
Exterior
- Shadow Black(black)15
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat(white)10
- Black6
- White4
- Blue4
- Bronze(red)3
- White Platinum Clearcoat Metallic(white)3
- Gray3
- Guard(gray)2
- Magnetic Metallic(gray)1
Interior
- Medium Soft Ceramic(black)26
- Ebony Black(black)16
- Black4
- WHITE3
- Gray(brown)2
- Beige(brown)2
- NIRVANA LTHR MED SOFT CERAM(black)2
- Cream(white)2
- Tan(brown)2
- Grey(gray)1
Live Market Data
Computed from active 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum listings nationwide, updated continuously.
Price Distribution
Price vs. Mileage
Latest Platinum Listings
The newest 2016 Ford Explorer Platinums on the market.

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$17,594
Est. $264/mo*
Rio Motors

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$15,885
Est. $240/mo*
Casey Subaru

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$15,395
Est. $233/mo*
Grid Auto Sales

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$11,110
Est. $172/mo*
Xtreme Truck Sales

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$11,592
Est. $178/mo*
Cherokee Auto Sales

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$14,072
Est. $214/mo*
Bill Luke Tempe

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$15,079
Est. $228/mo*
Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek

Used 2016 Ford Explorer
$15,723
Est. $237/mo*
Dreyer & Reinbold INFINITI
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Factory Features
Standard equipment from the window sticker, reviewed for accuracy.
Comfort & Convenience
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Remote Start System
- Hands-free foot-activated liftgate
- Power-tilt/-telescoping steering column with memory
- Power-adjustable pedals with memory
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control with rear auxiliary controls
- Universal garage door opener
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Ambient lighting
- 110-volt power outlet
- Dual 2nd-row smart-charging USB ports
- Smart-charging USB port in front center console
- Media hub with smart-charging USB port and SD card reader
- Steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio, and 5-way controls
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Driver Assistance
- Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support
- BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert
- Lane-Keeping System
- Enhanced active park assist with Parallel Parking, Park Out Assist, Reverse Perpendicular Parking, and Forward and Side Sensing Systems
- Forward Sensing System
- Reverse Sensing System
- Rear view camera with 180° view and washer
- Front 180° camera with washer
- Auto high beams
- Cruise control
- Hill Descent Control
- Trailer sway control
Entertainment
- SYNC with MyFord Touch voice-activated connectivity system with 8-inch color LCD touchscreen in center stack
- Two 4.2-inch color LCD configurable screens in instrument cluster
- Voice-activated Navigation System with integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (5-year trial subscription)
- 500-watt Audio System from Sony with Clear Phase and Live Acoustics technology
- 12 speakers
- HD Radio
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (6-month All Access trial subscription)
- Media hub with smart-charging USB port and SD card reader
- Smart-charging USB port in front center console
- Dual 2nd-row smart-charging USB ports
- SYNC Services for Traffic, Directions and Information
- Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming
- 911 Assist
Exterior
- 20-inch bright machined aluminum wheels with tarnished dark-painted pockets
- P255/50R20 all-season BSW tires
- Unique satin chrome grille
- Satin chrome door handles
- Satin chrome liftgate appliqué
- Satin chrome lower bodyside cladding inserts
- Satin chrome roof-rack side rails
- Satin chrome sideview mirror caps
- Silver-painted front and rear skid plate elements
- LED headlamps with halogen reflector high beams
- LED signature lighting
- LED fog lamps
- LED taillamps
- Automatic headlamps
- Auto high beams
- Daytime running lamps (on/off controllable)
- Power-folding heated sideview mirrors with autofold, LED turn signal indicators, security approach lamps, driver’s-side memory, and auto-dimming driver’s side
- Hands-free foot-activated liftgate
- Dual-panel moonroof
- Dual bright exhaust tips
- Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter windows and liftgate window)
- Rear spoiler
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Front speed-sensitive variable-intermittent windshield wipers with washer
- Rear 2-speed windshield wiper with washer
- Front recovery hooks
- Roof-mounted antenna
Interior
- Medium Soft Ceramic premium Nirvana leather-trimmed seating surfaces with quilting and perforated inserts
- 1st-row multicontour bucket seats with Active Motion and “PLATINUM” embroidery
- Heated and cooled 1st-row seats
- 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar, recline, and memory
- 10-way power front-passenger seat
- 2nd-row heated 60/40 split fold-flat seat with fore/aft adjustable 40 section and armrest with dual cupholders
- PowerFold 3rd-row 50/50 split fold-flat seat
- Heated steering wheel with real Brown Ash Swirl wood accent and unique stitching
- Leather-wrapped instrument panel top, center console lid, and door armrest and rollovers
- Multipiece real aluminum and real Brown Ash Swirl wood instrument panel and door-trim appliqués
- Door inserts with unique quilting
- All-digital instrument cluster
- Power-tilt/-telescoping steering column with memory
- Power-adjustable pedals with memory
- 1st- and 2nd-row carpeted floor mats with unique badging
- 1st-row door-sill scuff plates with illuminated “EXPLORER” logo
- Ambient lighting
- 110-volt power outlet
- Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control with auxiliary rear controls
- Cabin air filter
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Universal garage door opener
- 1st-row center console with armrest and storage
- 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-row dome/map lights
- 12-volt powerpoints (2 in 1st row, 1 in 2nd row, and 1 in rear cargo area)
- Cupholders (12)
- Adjustable driver and front-passenger sun visors with covered and illuminated vanity mirrors
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Cargo net
- Cargo area hooks
- Load floor tie-down hooks
- Power windows with front one-touch-up/-down
- Power door locks
- Accessory delay for power features
- Locking glove compartment
- Front-passenger and B-pillar assist handles
Mechanical & Performance
- 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 engine (365 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 350 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm)
- 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters
- Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill start assist
- Electric power-assisted steering
- Independent front and rear suspensions
- 4-wheel disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
- Heavy-duty front and rear brake calipers
- Trailer sway control
- Class III Trailer Tow Package (Class III trailer hitch receiver, 7-/4-pin wiring harness)
- 3.16 non-limited-slip rear axle
- 72-amp-hr battery
- 230-amp alternator
- Easy Fuel capless fuel filler
- 18.6-gallon fuel tank
- Compact spare tire
Safety & Security
- Personal Safety System for driver and front passenger (dual-stage front airbags, safety belt pretensioners, energy-management retractors, usage sensors, driver’s seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, restraint control module, and Front-Passenger Sensing System)
- AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Curve Control
- Safety Canopy System with side-curtain airbags and rollover sensor
- Front-seat side airbags
- Front-passenger knee airbag
- 7 standard airbags
- Inflatable rear safety belts for 2nd-row outboard seating positions
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (excludes spare)
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System
- MyKey
- SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
- Perimeter alarm
- Belt-Minder front safety belt reminder
- Child-safety rear door locks
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children)
- Front height-adjustable shoulder safety belts
- Autolock
- Battery saver with headlamps-off delay
- Illuminated Entry System
- SecuriCode invisible keypad
- Remote Keyless Entry System with integrated keyhead transmitters
Warranty
- 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
- 5-year/60,000-mile safety restraint coverage
- 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion (perforation) coverage
- 5-year/60,000-mile Roadside Assistance