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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

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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