Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2026 Ford Explorer really have?

The 2026 Ford Explorer measures 198.8 in long, 78.7 in wide, 70.1 in tall, on a 119.3 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 4,969 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Ford Explorer curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2026):

The Ford Explorer measures 198.8 in long, 78.7 in wide and 70.1 in tall, on a 119.3 in wheelbase, weighing about 4,969 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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Ford Explorer Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2026Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,969 lbs
2026Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,458 lbs
2025Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,969 lbs
2025Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,458 lbs
2024Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,969 lbs
2024Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,458 lbs
2023Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,969 lbs
2023Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,458 lbs
2022Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,969 lbs
2022Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,458 lbs
2021Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,969 lbs
2021Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,458 lbs
2020Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,969 lbs
2020Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV	198.8 in	78.7 in	70.1 in	119.3 in	4,458 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,557 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV AWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,731 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,557 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV AWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,731 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,557 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV AWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,731 lbs
2016Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,557 lbs
2016Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV AWD	198.4 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,731 lbs
2015Config 1 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD BASE/XLT	197.2 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,557 lbs
2015Config 2 of 2	EXPLORER 4DR SUV AWD BASE/XLT/LIMITED/SPORT	197.2 in	78.7 in	69.7 in	113 in	4,731 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Ford Explorer data analysis

How Ford Explorer overall length varies

Across 24 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Ford Explorer, overall length runs from 197 inches to 199 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 Ford Explorer (EXPLORER 4DR SUV) at 199 inches, and the weakest to the 2015 car (EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD BASE/XLT) at 197 inches — a spread of 1%. The narrow spread means any year of the Ford Explorer in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 Ford Explorer is 199 inches, against 199 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Ford Explorer data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Ford Explorer record we hold for this measurement — 24 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Ford Explorer numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Ford Explorer entries here cover the variants EXPLORER 4DR SUV HYBRID, EXPLORER 4DR SUV, EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD, EXPLORER 4DR SUV AWD, EXPLORER 4DR SUV FWD BASE/XLT and EXPLORER 4DR SUV AWD BASE/XLT/LIMITED/SPORT. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Ford Explorer figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford Explorer record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Ford Explorer fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

78.7 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 17.3 in of total clearance, so roughly 9 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

70.1 in tall — 13.9 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

198.8 in long leaves 17.2 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 29.3 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2026 Ford Explorer is 2 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (119.3 in) accounts for about 60% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Ford Explorer curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Explorer Dimensions

How long is the Ford Explorer?

The Ford Explorer is 198.819 inches long, 78.7402 inches wide and 70.0787 inches tall. That is roughly 16.6 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Ford Explorer fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 198.819 in long and 78.7402 in wide, the Ford Explorer fits with 41 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Ford Explorer weigh?

Curb weight for the Ford Explorer is about 4,969 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.