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Quick notes on Ford Explorer transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 10 SelectShift, 10
    • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
    • Average torque: 499 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2173 kg / 4791 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3163 kg / 6974 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Ford Explorer through generations

  • 2.3 EcoBoost —10 SelectShift (420 Nm)
  • ST 3.0 V6 —10 SelectShift (563 Nm)
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 —10 SelectShift (515 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.0 EcoBoost V6 10—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 EcoBoost 10 SelectShift—5500 rpm.
  • ST 3.0 V6 10 SelectShift—5500 rpm.
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 10 SelectShift—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 EcoBoost Automatic 10 SelectShift Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    ST 3.0 V6 Automatic 10 SelectShift All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    Platinum 3.0 V6 Automatic 10 SelectShift All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    3.0 EcoBoost V6 Automatic 10 All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    3.3 V6 Automatic 10 SelectShift Rear wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10 SelectShift
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle ST 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10 SelectShift
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle Platinum 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10 SelectShift
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoBoost V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10 SelectShift
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5867 rpm
      • Average torque: 414 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2107 kg / 4646 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3052 kg / 6730 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Ford Explorer through generations

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 —6 AT (346 Nm)
  • 2.3 EcoBoost —6 AT (420 Nm)
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 —6 AT (475 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 6 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.3 EcoBoost 6 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 6 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 Ti-VCT V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.3 EcoBoost Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    3.5 EcoBoost V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 3.5 Ti-VCT V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.5 EcoBoost V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 SelectShift
      • Average acceleration: 7.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6100 rpm
      • Average torque: 416 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2107 kg / 4646 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3052 kg / 6730 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Ford Explorer through generations

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 —6 SelectShift (346 Nm)
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost —6 SelectShift (485 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 6 SelectShift—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost 6 SelectShift—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 6 SelectShift—6500 rpm.
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost 6 SelectShift—5700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 Ti VCT V6 Automatic 6 SelectShift All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 69%
    3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost Automatic 6 SelectShift All wheel drive (4x4) 5700 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.5 Ti VCT V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 SelectShift
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 SelectShift
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 357 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2039 kg / 4496 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2939 kg / 6480 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2006 Ford Explorer through generations

  • 4.0i V6 —5 MT (344 Nm)
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV —5 AT (344 Nm)
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac —5 AT (328 Nm)
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD —5 AT (344 Nm)
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD —5 AT (328 Nm)
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD —6 AT (406 Nm)
  • 4.6 i V8 24V —6 AT (406 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.0i V6 5 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD 5 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0i V6 5 MT—5100 rpm.
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV 5 AT—5100 rpm.
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD 5 AT—5100 rpm.
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD 6 AT—5750 rpm.
  • 4.6 i V8 24V 6 AT—5750 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0i V6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5100 rpm. 96%
    4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5100 rpm. 96%
    4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    4.0 i V6 4WD Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5100 rpm. 96%
    4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    4.6 i V8 24V AWD Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    4.6 i V8 24V Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5750 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 4.0i V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 24V AWD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4900 rpm
      • Average torque: 396 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1996 kg / 4401 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2896 kg / 6386 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Ford Explorer through generations

  • 4.6i V8 —5 MT (382 Nm)
  • 5.4 L 3V —6 AT (495 Nm)
  • 4.6i V8 4WD —5 MT (382 Nm)
  • 4.0 V6 —5 MT (339 Nm)
  • 4.6 V8 —5 MT (380 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.6i V8 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.6i V8 4WD 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 V6 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.6i V8 5 MT—4750 rpm.
  • 5.4 L 3V 6 AT—5000 rpm.
  • 4.6i V8 4WD 5 MT—4750 rpm.
  • 4.0 V6 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 4.6 V8 5 MT—4750 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.6i V8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4750 rpm. 96%
    5.4 L 3V Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5000 rpm. 96%
    4.6i V8 4WD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4750 rpm. 96%
    4.0 V6 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5250 rpm. 91%
    4.6 V8 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4750 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.6i V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.4 L 3V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.6i V8 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.6 V8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 10.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4550 rpm
      • Average torque: 339 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1851 kg / 4081 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2706 kg / 5967 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Ford Explorer through generations

  • 4.0 V6 4WD —5 MT (298 Nm)
  • 4.0 V6 —5 MT (298 Nm)
  • 4.0 XL —5 MT (305 Nm)
  • 4.0 XL 4WD —5 MT (339 Nm)
  • 4.0 XLT —5 MT (305 Nm)
  • 4.9 XL —4 AT (380 Nm)
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD —5 MT (339 Nm)
  • 4.9 XL 4WD —4 AT (380 Nm)
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT —4 AT (373 Nm)
  • 5.0 V8 XLT —4 AT (373 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.0 XL 5 MT—12.1 s to 60 mph (12.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 XL 4WD 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 XLT 5 MT—12.1 s to 60 mph (12.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.9 XL 4 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD 5 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0 V6 4WD 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 4.0 V6 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 4.0 XL 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 4.0 XL 4WD 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 4.0 XLT 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • 4.9 XL 4 AT—4500 rpm.
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 4.9 XL 4WD 4 AT—4500 rpm.
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT 4 AT—4600 rpm.
  • 5.0 V8 XLT 4 AT—4600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0 V6 4WD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4200 rpm. 96%
    4.0 V6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    4.0 XL Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    4.0 XL 4WD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5250 rpm. 91%
    4.0 XLT Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    4.9 XL Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    4.0 XLT 4WD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5250 rpm. 91%
    4.9 XL 4WD Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 96%
    5.0 V8 4WD XLT Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4600 rpm. 96%
    5.0 V8 XLT Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 V6 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 XL
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 XL 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.0 XLT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.9 XL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 XLT 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 4.9 XL 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8 4WD XLT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 5.0 V8 XLT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4200 rpm
      • Average torque: 305 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2345 kg / 5171 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3380 kg / 7453 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1991 Ford Explorer through generations

  • 4.0 V6 —5 MT (305 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.0 V6 5 MT—4200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.0 V6 Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%