Ford Explorer tire size & pressure 2015–2019
The 2015–2019 Ford Explorer came with 2 tire sizes depending on trim, from P245/60R18 (29.6″ tall) to 255/50R20 (30.0″ tall).
2015–2019 Ford Explorer tire size by trim
Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.
- Base, XLTP245/60R182015–2019 · 18″ × 8″ wheels · 35 psi
- XLT 20-inch, Limited, Sport, Platinum (2016+)255/50R202015–2019 · 35 psi
Not sure which trim you have? The sticker on the driver's door frame lists your exact size and pressure. If it disagrees with this page, the sticker is right.
Spare: full-size.
Ford Explorer tire pressure
The recommended cold tire pressure for every 2015–2019 Ford Explorer is 35 psi front and rear.
Check it cold, before driving. The number on the tire itself is its maximum, not the target. How to check tire pressure
Other sizes that fit your factory wheels
Same wheels, within 3% of the original height.
Match the load and speed rating on your door sticker, and check a wider tire clears your Ford Explorer's suspension.
Ford Explorer bolt pattern and lug nut torque
Same on every 2015–2019 Ford Explorer. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.
Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.
Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy
From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.
20159 5★23 mpg+
- Explorer FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive23 mpg
- Explorer 2WD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Explorer AWD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive18 mpg
- Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Check your VIN for recall 19V435000 - Wheels
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Check your VIN for recall 17E048000 - Parking Brake
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 15V464000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Check your VIN for recall 16V245000 - Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Check your VIN for recall 20V692000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Check your VIN for recall 21V537000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Check your VIN for recall 20V675000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Check your VIN for recall 24V031000 - Back Over Prevention
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Check your VIN for recall 25V695000
201615 5★22 mpg+
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive21 mpg
- Explorer 2WD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Explorer AWD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Check your VIN for recall 19V435000 - Wheels
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Check your VIN for recall 17E048000 - Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 16V475000 - Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Check your VIN for recall 17V767000 - Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 15V605000 - Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.
Check your VIN for recall 16V183000 - Parking Brake
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 15V464000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 21V316000 - Power Train
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Check your VIN for recall 20V692000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Check your VIN for recall 21V537000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Check your VIN for recall 20V675000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Check your VIN for recall 24V031000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Check your VIN for recall 25V347000 - Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Check your VIN for recall 25V685000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 26V448000
201714 5★22 mpg+
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive21 mpg
- Explorer 2WD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Explorer AWD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with power front seats. The seat frames may have sharp edges.
Check your VIN for recall 19V651000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Check your VIN for recall 19V435000 - Wheels
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Check your VIN for recall 17E048000 - Steering
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
Check your VIN for recall 17V530000 - Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 17V332000 - Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
Check your VIN for recall 16V925000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 21V316000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Check your VIN for recall 21V537000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Check your VIN for recall 20V675000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Check your VIN for recall 24V031000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Check your VIN for recall 25V347000 - Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Check your VIN for recall 25V685000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Check your VIN for recall 26V101000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 26V448000
20187 5★22 mpg+
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive21 mpg
- Explorer 2WD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive18 mpg
- Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 19V633000 - Fuel System, Gasoline
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L or 3.5L GTDI engine. Due to an assembly error, the fuel pressure sensor may leak fuel.
Check your VIN for recall 18V807000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 21V316000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Check your VIN for recall 24V031000 - Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Check your VIN for recall 25V685000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Check your VIN for recall 26V101000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 26V448000
20196 5★22 mpg+
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive21 mpg
- Explorer 2WD FFV, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer FWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Front-Wheel Drive20 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, All-Wheel Drive19 mpg
- Explorer AWD, Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive18 mpg
- Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 21V316000 - Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 19V633000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Check your VIN for recall 24V031000 - Equipment
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Check your VIN for recall 26V012000 - Suspension
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture.
Check your VIN for recall 26V101000 - Structure
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Check your VIN for recall 26V448000
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Quick answers
What size tires does a 2019 Ford Explorer have?
It depends on the trim: P245/60R18 (Base, XLT); 255/50R20 (XLT 20-inch, Limited, Sport, Platinum (2016+)).
What size tires does a 2018 Ford Explorer have?
It depends on the trim: P245/60R18 (Base, XLT); 255/50R20 (XLT 20-inch, Limited, Sport, Platinum (2016+)).
What size tires does a 2017 Ford Explorer have?
It depends on the trim: P245/60R18 (Base, XLT); 255/50R20 (XLT 20-inch, Limited, Sport, Platinum (2016+)).
What size tires does a 2016 Ford Explorer have?
It depends on the trim: P245/60R18 (Base, XLT); 255/50R20 (XLT 20-inch, Limited, Sport, Platinum (2016+)).
What size tires does a 2015 Ford Explorer have?
It depends on the trim: P245/60R18 (Base, XLT); 255/50R20 (XLT 20-inch, Limited, Sport, Platinum (2016+)).
What should the tire pressure be on a Ford Explorer?
35 psi front and rear, measured cold. It's printed on the sticker inside the driver's door frame.
What is the bolt pattern on a Ford Explorer?
5x114.3, with 1/2-20 UNF lug threads.
What is the lug nut torque for a Ford Explorer?
100 ft-lb (136 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.