2023 Ford Explorer

The 2023 Ford Explorer lineup starts with the base model, which features LED headlights, LED taillights, and black body-side cladding, while the XLT trim has a black mesh grille featuring chrome bars, signature LED lights, and black body-side cladding with chrome accents. On the ST-Line trim, you'll find LED fog lamps, a blackout treatment on the headlights and taillights, and dual chrome exhaust tips.

Ford equips the Timberline trim with a dark Carbonized Gray grille, steel skid plates, and tow hooks, while the Limited trim gets a silver-painted mesh grille with chrome bars and Satin Aluminum roof rack side rails. The ST trim has an Explorer hood badge and quad chrome exhaust tips, while the King Ranch trim has a Stone Gray grille and King Ranch badging. The top trim is Platinum, featuring a Satin Aluminum grille, Satin Aluminum cladding, and adaptive headlights with LED signature lighting.

The 2023 Ford Explorer is as powerful as it is stylish. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder capable of producing 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. With that much power, the Explorer can tow up to 5,300 pounds. Upper trim levels, starting with the ST trim, come equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine that generates 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. This impressive output enables the Explorer to tow up to 5,600 pounds.

Ford also offers a naturally-aspirated 3.3-liter hybrid V-6 engine, available on select models, that puts out 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque.

No matter which Ford Explorer model or engine you choose, you can take advantage of a 10-speed automatic transmission that optimizes engine output and efficiency while enabling smooth acceleration and effortless handling. An agile rear-wheel drive also comes standard, giving the Ford Explorer incredible flexibility for maneuvering through traffic and taking tight turns.

Equip your Ford Explorer with the Intelligent Four-Wheel-Drive system. Take advantage of seven selectable driving modes, hill descent control, and powertrain optimization that deliver the proper traction to match driving conditions.

With the 2023 Ford Explorer lineup, you can choose between a seven-seater cabin and a six-seater cabin, which both offer plenty of headroom and legroom for everyone. You'll also enjoy premium seating surfaces, stylish accents, and a total cargo space measuring 87.8 cubic feet. Available amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control, air filtration, ambient lighting, and a wireless device charger.

You can also take advantage of a SYNC 3 infotainment system featuring a 10.1-inch LCD portrait touchscreen with swipe and pinch-to-zoom capability.

The 2023 Ford Explorer features a pre-collision assist that scans the road for hazards and applies the brakes in the event of an imminent collision. If a vehicle enters your blind-spot zones, you'll receive a warning from the blind-spot information system, while the lane-keeping system prevents unintentional drifting. Auto high-beam headlights prevent your high beams from blinding other drivers. Other features include a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, and reverse brake assist.