2013 Ford Explorer
Starting MSRP $29,100–$40,780
MPG City: 16 – 20 Highway: 22 – 28
Available Engines
290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)
290-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)
365-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
240-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
Transmissions
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD
Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | New 365-hp Explorer Sport |
| • | Turbo four-cylinder or choice of V-6s |
| • | Seats six or seven |
| • | Optional inflatable rear seat belts |
| • | Available Terrain Management System |
What We Like
| • | Exhilarating performance in Explorer Sport |
| • | Headroom in all rows |
| • | Cargo room behind third row |
| • | Four-cylinder gas mileage |
| • | Crash-test ratings |
What We Don't
| • | Poor reliability |
| • | Onerous MyFord Touch controls |
| • | Second-row legroom |
| • | Third-row access |
| • | Thick A-pillars limit sight lines |
Sharing its car-based platform with the Taurus sedan, the Ford Explorer sits squarely in the crossover realm, pitting it against competitors like the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse. Front-wheel drive is standard, and the Explorer can seat up to seven people in three rows. All-wheel drive with Ford's Terrain Management System is optional.
Read More7 Available Explorer Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Engine | MPG | MSRP | Invoice | ||
| Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
6 cyl | 17/24 | $29,100 | $27,427 | |
| Base 4dr 4x4 See Specs | Price with Options |
6 cyl | 17/23 | $31,100 | $29,312 | |
| XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
6 cyl | 17/24 | $32,680 | $30,474 | |
| XLT 4dr 4x4 See Specs | Price with Options |
6 cyl | 17/23 | $34,680 | $32,339 | |
| Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive See Specs | Price with Options |
6 cyl | 17/24 | $38,100 | $35,528 | |
| Limited 4dr 4x4 See Specs | Price with Options |
6 cyl | 17/23 | $40,100 | $37,393 | |
| Sport 4dr 4x4 See Specs | Price with Options |
6 cyl | 16/22 | $40,780 | $38,027 | |
| Destination charge: $895
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