The 2011 Ford Explorer is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $28,360, the 2011 Ford Explorer Base FWD is powered by a 3.5L, 6-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4x4, priced at $39,535, is powered by a 3.5L, 6-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 17-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway.