2023 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
      - Base RWD
- $36,760
- XLT RWD
- $38,570
- Base 4WD
- $38,760
- XLT 4WD
- $40,570
- ST-Line RWD
- $46,355
- Limited RWD
- $47,420
- ST-Line 4WD
- $48,355
- Timberline 4WD
- $49,330
- Limited 4WD
- $49,420
- ST RWD
- $50,005
- ST 4WD
- $52,005
- Platinum RWD
- $54,270
- King Ranch RWD
- $54,525
- Platinum 4WD
- $56,270
- King Ranch 4WD
- $56,525
Key specs
Color options
Interior
  
    Sandstone
    Packages
- $0 - Starting MSRP 
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4  Engine Type | 
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                    21 City / 28 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    300 hp Horsepower | 
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                    7  Seating Capacity | 
Brakes
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                    4-Wheel Disc  Brake Type | 
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                    4-Wheel  Brake ABS System | 
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                    N/A  Brake ABS System (Second Line) | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Front (Yes or   ) | 
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                    Yes  Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
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                    14 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    13 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 
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                    N/A  Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) | 
Electrical
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                    N/A  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 
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                    N/A  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 
Engine
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                    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4  Engine Type | 
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                    2.3 L/140  Displacement | 
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                    300 @ 5500  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 
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                    310 @ 3500  SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 
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                    10-Speed A/T  A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options | 
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                    21 City / 28 Hwy  MPG | 
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                    N/A  Total Cooling System Capacity | 
Entertainment
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                    Standard  Bluetooth® | 
Measurements
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                    7  Passenger Capacity | 
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                    153 ft³ Passenger Volume | 
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                    41 in Front Head Room | 
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                    43 in Front Leg Room | 
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                    62 in Front Shoulder Room | 
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                    59 in Front Hip Room | 
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                    41 in Second Head Room | 
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                    39 in Second Leg Room | 
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                    62 in Second Shoulder Room | 
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                    59 in Second Hip Room | 
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                    39 in Third Head Room | 
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                    32 in Third Leg Room | 
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                    55 in Third Shoulder Room | 
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                    41 in Third Hip Room | 
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                    119 in Wheelbase | 
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                    199 in Length, Overall | 
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                    79 in Width, Max w/o mirrors | 
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                    70 in Height, Overall | 
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                    67 in Track Width, Front | 
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                    67 in Track Width, Rear | 
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                    18 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 
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                    48 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 
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                    88 ft³ Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 
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                    33 in Liftover Height | 
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                    33 in Cargo Box (Area) Height | 
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                    48 in Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 
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                    59 in Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 
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                    21 in Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | 
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                    50 in Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 
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                    84 in Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 
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                    N/A  Rear Door Opening Width | 
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                    N/A  Rear Door Opening Height | 
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                    8 in Min Ground Clearance | 
Safety
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                    Standard  Lane Departure Warning | 
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                    Standard  Backup Camera | 
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                    Standard  Stability Control | 
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                    Standard  Blind Spot Monitor | 
Steering
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                    Rack-Pinion  Steering Type | 
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                    N/A  Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 
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                    N/A  Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 
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                    N/A  Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 
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                    N/A  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 
Suspension
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                    Strut  Suspension Type - Front | 
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                    Multi-Link  Suspension Type - Rear | 
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                    Strut  Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | 
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                    Multi-Link  Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 
Tires & Wheels
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                    P255/65HR18  Front Tire Size | 
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                    P255/65HR18  Rear Tire Size | 
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                    Compact  Spare Tire Size | 
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                    18 X 7.5 in Front Wheel Size | 
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                    18 X 7.5 in Rear Wheel Size | 
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                    Compact in Spare Wheel Size | 
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                    Aluminum  Front Wheel Material | 
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                    Aluminum  Rear Wheel Material | 
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                    Steel  Spare Wheel Material | 
Weight & Capacity
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                    4,345 lbs Base Curb Weight | 
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                    N/A  Curb Weight - Front | 
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                    N/A  Curb Weight - Rear | 
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                    N/A  Maximum Payload Capacity | 
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                    5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    5,300 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 
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                    530 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 
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                    5,300 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity | 
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                    18 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    N/A  Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 
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                    0 lbs Total Option Weight | 
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                    N/A  Curb Weight | 
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