When you need your Explorer for carrying lots of cargo, you'll find it's more than up to the task. The 5-passenger Explorer provides a maximum 85.8 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seat backs lowered (83.7 cu. ft. in 7-passenger model). In the 5-passenger Explorer with 2nd-row seat backs in upright position, you still have 45.1 cu. ft. to carry a lot of belongings. Cargo and load capacity are limited by weight and weight distribution.