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2023 Ford Explorer Base specs & colors

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
$36,760
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2023 Ford Explorer Base

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sandstone

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
300 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
310 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.3 L/140
Displacement
300 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

119 in
Wheelbase
67 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Front Hip Room
32 in
Third Leg Room
153 ft³
Passenger Volume
21 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
70 in
Height, Overall
67 in
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
59 in
Second Hip Room
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
41 in
Front Head Room
18 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
199 in
Length, Overall
41 in
Third Hip Room
59 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
62 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
50 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
43 in
Front Leg Room
88 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
7
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Third Head Room
55 in
Third Shoulder Room
41 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
33 in
Liftover Height

Safety

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

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

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

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