FordExplorer2018 · Fifth generation · facelift
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2018 Ford Explorer Ground Clearance

8.3 in / 7.8 in
Ground clearance

varies by configuration

Clearance across configurations

  • Lowest stored clearance7.8 in — 3 configurations tie for lowest
  • Highest stored clearance8.3 in — 5 configurations tie for highest

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

Stored ground clearance: 8.3 in (21.1 cm)

Compare configurations

ConfigurationClearanceDrive
Platinum 4dr 4x48.3 in4x4
Sport 4dr 4x48.3 in4x4
Base 4dr 4x48.3 in4x4
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive7.8 in—
Limited 4dr 4x48.3 in4x4
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive7.8 in—
XLT 4dr 4x48.3 in4x4
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive7.8 in—

Compare two configurations

Catalog ground clearance only. Approach, departure, and breakover angles are not in this extract.