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2023 Ford Explorer SUVs
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- $0
- Net trade-in value
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- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2023 Ford Explorer XLT






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I needed a Ford dealership to take care of a couple of
I needed a Ford dealership to take care of a couple of recall notices on a 2023 Bronco I purchased used from a non Ford dealership a year ago. I had received a brochure from Hawk Ford in St.Charles, Illinois, and decided to give them a try. To make a long story short, customer service arranged for a pickup of my vehicle at my home the very next day as well as a more than reasonable time frame for the repair, and then delivered my vehicle back to my home about a half hour ahead of the originally scheduled time frame. Because of the fact that I needed recall repair work, there was no charge for either the pickup and delivery, or the actual repairs.The courtesy and customer service extended to me actually left.me speechless. All I have left to say is, I now have a Ford dealership I can rely on. Thanks again Hawk Ford.
Nice vehicle
Quiet, comfortable and powerful car. I have the twin turbo that puts out 400 hp. General gas mileage is 19-20 city and 24-25 highway. The only thing that I would change on this vehicle is that I would like to be able to turn off some of the automatic operations on a semi-permanent basis.






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I normally don't do reviews, but had such a great
I normally don't do reviews, but had such a great experience with Advantage Chevrolet I'm making an exception. I found a vehicle online that I was interested in, reached out to Advantage Chevrolet and was put in touch with sales person Andre Thomas. A phone call and three texts later we had a deal. I flew up, he picked me up at the airport, and we got the deal completed quickly and as discussed. I was a little cautious buying a car out of town, but Andre assured me it would be as described, and it was actually better. Everyone at the dealership was fantastic and were long term employees which I find rare in this industry.
Impressive
This is the first explorer that I have owned in nearly 30 years. I am coming from a ram 1500. I am surprised how comfortable this explorer is I’m really enjoying the gas mileage between 21 to 23 in town. I have not taken a trip on the highway yet.






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Made me feel like family as soon as I walked in very
Made me feel like family as soon as I walked in very helpful and accommodating to my needs didn?t feel rushed at all great staff and location overall.






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John Czech was excellent as our salesman, giving sound
John Czech was excellent as our salesman, giving sound advice to our needs and wants. He was aware of our time constraints with other commitments and got us done in a timely manner. Will definitely be back to purchase other vehicles in the future.






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Wickstrom Ford in Barrington is a wonderful dealership.
Wickstrom Ford in Barrington is a wonderful dealership. Great selection and my salesman, Chris Krason was through and professional throughout a 3 month long journey of my tire-kicking and shopping before I decided to buy a Ford Explorer. It's the first new car I've purchased and couldn't be happier.






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2023 Ford Explorer XLT
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A great sales experience.
A great sales experience. The Sales Consultant Galo, and the Finance Manager Dean were both excellent






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I had a wonderful time shopping here!
I had a wonderful time shopping here! My salesman Andres was knowledgeable and very friendly!






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2023 Ford Explorer Limited
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This is my first car, and I’m happy I chose the Advantage
This is my first car, and I’m happy I chose the Advantage Acura of Naperville dealership. Not only was the inventory impressive, but so were the professionalism, consideration, and promptness of the sales consultant I worked with, Le Roy Churchill III. My family has trusted this dealership for years, and I’m proud to continue that relationship. Not only were my needs and wants for a vehicle thoroughly considered—including the quality of the car, its previous upkeep, and fair pricing—but every explanation, question, and detail about the car was addressed with honesty, transparency, and a clear focus on my best interests. Overall, a wonderful experience.






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Rick made my buying experience very easy.
Rick made my buying experience very easy. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions.






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A dealership you can trust
I was looking for a specific car that was at this CarMax. Problem was that I live in Minnesota, not Chicago and would have to traveling a great distance for a car I had not seen other than in pics, potentially risking wasting a great deal of time and money. I had to trust Jonathan, my salesman, to tell me the condition of the car where the pics could not. He was completely honest and the car was exactly what he said it was. Between Jonathan and Adam, the sales manager i was able to close the deal and drive back to home within an hour. I am completely pleased with the car and 100% satisfied with the dealership. I guess you can trust a car dealership. I did and they did not let me down. Thanks guys.






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Great buying experience with no hassle or lies.
Great buying experience with no hassle or lies. They went above and beyond to get what I wanted quickly and efficiently. Would definitely buy from this dealer again. The salesman Joel Storm is amazing!






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I've had LOUSY experiences with car dealers.
I've had LOUSY experiences with car dealers. Not these guys. Victor Ford made this process super easy with no high-pressure tactics. The next car is coming from them, too. Highly recommend.






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Yesterday I purchased a car by phone for the first time.
Yesterday I purchased a car by phone for the first time. As a senior citizen I sold my car on the 9th of March thinking I would get totally travel by taxi or Uber or Lyft but I under estimated the value of getting up and going when you like. The team at CarMax from beginning to directions to the highway were the very best. Each and every member made me feel valued as a customer. And feel like they were treating me like they would their family members. You could not ask for more than that. Bj






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2023 Ford Explorer Limited
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My wife and I experienced a serious overheating problem
My wife and I experienced a serious overheating problem in our Santa Fe while driving from our home in Kansas City to Chicago. We found Kunes Hyundai online and were blown away by the superior service they offered. Kyle served as our service advisor, and he went above and beyond to take care of us. He patiently explained the problem, told us they had to order a part, and promised the vehicle would be done by Tuesday. When I left the facility, Kyle said he was on the phone trying to work a little magic to get the part sooner. I don't know who he called or what he said, but he worked the magic. The part came on Monday, and they had the Santa Fe fixed and back to us a day ahead of schedule! That was tremendous. We were already sold on the Hyundai, but this experience reminded us again of why we are on our third vehicle. The level of customer care is off the charts at Hyundai. And Kyle is the best service advisor we've ever had. The repairs fixed the problem and got us safely back home to Kansas City. I would gladly recommend Kunes Hyundai without hesitation. They are a five-star dealership! Check them out. You won't be disappointed! Ray Pritchard Shawnee, Kansas






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We were greeted immediately by a technician.
We were greeted immediately by a technician. Service was identified with an estimate of delivery time. Additional service was scheduled and we were directed to our car






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I had a great experience with them!
I had a great experience with them! They made the process very easy and even gave me a better rate than my own credit union, which I've been with for over five years. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for excellent service and competitive rates. Thank you!






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Eduardo was fantastic at Huntley Ford!
Eduardo was fantastic at Huntley Ford! He was patient and knowledgeable while helping me choose my new Ford F-150. Highly recommend!






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Weally enjoyed the purchase experience at Golf Mill Ford.
Weally enjoyed the purchase experience at Golf Mill Ford. Our sales representative Stephanie was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.






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2023 Ford Explorer ST
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Brought my car in for regular maintenance and Gary made
Brought my car in for regular maintenance and Gary made the whole process really smooth. Everything was well organized, and once the service was done, he went over all the details with me. I was impressed with how easy it all was and would definitely recommend this place.
Ford Explorer prices by year
Model year | Average price | Deals |
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2026 Ford Explorer | $53,695 | |
2025 Ford Explorer | $49,149 | 24 Great deals |
2022 Ford Explorer | $31,042 | 14 Great deals |
2021 Ford Explorer | $27,190 | 23 Good deals |
2020 Ford Explorer | $25,988 | 9 Great deals |
2017 Ford Explorer | $15,666 | 7 Great deals |
About the 2023 Ford Explorer
Base shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 7
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 24
- Transmission
- 10-Speed A/T
- Engine
- 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 2023 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2023 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2023 Explorer is $33,062, with pricing starting at $18,765.
What is the MPG of the 2023 Ford Explorer?
The 2023 Ford Explorer offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 24 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
Is the 2023 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2023 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2023 Explorer owners.
Is the 2023 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2023 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.8
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.9
- Reliability 4.0
62% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.8
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.9
- Reliability 4.0
Base (2 styles)
King Ranch (2 styles)
Style | |
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King Ranch 4WD | King Ranch RWD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $56,525 | Starting at $54,525 |
Combined MPG | |
20 | 21 |
Engine | |
400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 400.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Limited (2 styles)
Style | |
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Limited RWD | Limited 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $47,420 | Starting at $49,420 |
Combined MPG | |
24 | 23 |
Engine | |
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) | 318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
Platinum (2 styles)
Style | |
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Platinum RWD | Platinum 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $54,270 | Starting at $56,270 |
Combined MPG | |
26 | 23 |
Engine | |
318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) | 318.0-hp, 3.3-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid) |
ST (2 styles)
ST-Line (2 styles)
Style | |
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ST-Line RWD | ST-Line 4WD |
Inventory price | |
Starting at $46,355 | Starting at $48,355 |
Combined MPG | |
24 | 23 |
Engine | |
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
Timberline (1 style)
Style |
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Timberline 4WD |
Inventory price |
Starting at $49,330 |
Combined MPG |
21 |
Engine |
300.0-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLT (2 styles)
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5 Great Deals out of 55 listings starting at $22,842
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Ford Explorer 2023 XLT
8 Great Deals out of 42 listings starting at $23,795
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