Ford Explorer

2023
4.0
Starts at:
$36,760

Trim options

New Ford Explorer
Starts at:
$36,760

Key specifications

Highlights
5,300 lbs
Towing Capacity
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
2.3 L/140
Displacement
300 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
4,345 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Safety
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Notable features

Three-row SUV
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Choice of two turbocharged gas engines
Hybrid drivetrain available
Performance-focused ST and off-road-oriented Timberline trim levels

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Engine Type
2.3 L/140 Displacement
300 @ 5500 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 3500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Suspension

Strut Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

4,345 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,300 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
530 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,300 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
18 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight

Safety

Standard Blind Spot Monitor
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Standard Lane Departure Warning

Electrical

N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
14 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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Factory Warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

The good & the bad

The good

Responsive, powerful gas engines
Sync 3 multimedia system usability
Lots of cabin storage
Solid braking feel

The bad

First- and second-row comfort
Third row too small for adults
Hybrid acceleration and braking refinement
Visibility compromised by large C-pillar

Consumer reviews

4.0 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.8
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

3.0

Collision Aid not available

I am starting to get a notification saying my collision aid is not working. I have checked my rear view mirror camera for an object or damage to the Windshield, also checked rear camera over the license plate. Neither camera seems to be an object or a damaged windshield.

5.0

Great car

Best car I’ve ever owned. Does everything I want//need it to do. Always starts in the morning. I’ve been camping with it and slept inside the car. Plenty of room

2023 Ford Explorer review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2023 Ford Explorer?

The Ford Explorer is a three-row SUV with room for six or seven people, depending on seating configuration. It’s available with rear- or four-wheel drive. The base engine is a 300-horsepower, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder, and there’s an available turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 365 or 400 hp. Both engines work with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a hybrid drivetrain rated at 318 total hp is also available. Competitors include the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Kia Telluride.

What’s New on the 2023 Ford Explorer?

The 2023 Explorer is a carryover model with no significant changes.

What Features in the 2023 Ford Explorer Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Power liftgate
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot (data subscription required after free trial)
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Rear parking sensors

Available features include:

  • 20- or 21-inch aluminum wheels
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Second-row captain’s chairs
  • Power-folding third-row seat
  • Second-row sunshades
  • Digital instrument panel
  • 10.1-inch vertically oriented dashboard touchscreen
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Navigation
  • B&O premium stereo
  • Wireless device charging
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
  • Lane-centering steering assist
  • Front parking sensors

Should I Buy the 2023 Ford Explorer?

The Explorer offers eight trim levels and a choice of three powertrains to appeal to different buyers; we like the performance its gas engines offer. This Ford’s standard touchscreen multimedia system is intuitive, and the cabin has good storage space. Seat comfort, however, isn’t great, and the third row is small.