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
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
|
300 hp
Horsepower
|
7
Seating Capacity
|
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 )
|
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
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
|
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
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
|
Standard
Bluetooth®
|
Measurements
7
Passenger Capacity
|
153 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
41 in
Front Head Room
|
43 in
Front Leg Room
|
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
59 in
Front Hip Room
|
41 in
Second Head Room
|
39 in
Second Leg Room
|
62 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
59 in
Second Hip Room
|
39 in
Third Head Room
|
32 in
Third Leg Room
|
55 in
Third Shoulder Room
|
41 in
Third Hip Room
|
119 in
Wheelbase
|
199 in
Length, Overall
|
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
70 in
Height, Overall
|
67 in
Track Width, Front
|
67 in
Track Width, Rear
|
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
|
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
|
84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
50 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
21 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
59 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
33 in
Liftover Height
|
88 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
48 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
18 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
Safety
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
|
Standard
Backup Camera
|
Standard
Stability Control
|
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
|
Steering
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size
|
P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size
|
Compact
Spare Tire Size
|
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
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
|
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