2023 Ford Explorer

The 2023 Explorer lineup includes several stunning trims, including the Base, which features flowing lines and muscular sculpting paired with LED lighting and black bodyside molding. The XLT adds trim-exclusive lights, a black grille featuring chrome embellishments, and chrome-accented molding. On the ST-Line, you'll find LED fog lights, headlights and taillights featuring a blackout treatment, and a chrome-finished exhaust. The Timberline announces its arrival with a Carbonized Gray grille, and this trim level lets you take advantage of tow hooks and steel skid plates. Ford equips the Limited with a silver grille and Satin Aluminum roof rails, and the ST gets a hood badge and chrome quad exhaust tips. The King Ranch boasts trim-exclusive badges and a Stone Gray grille, while the Platinum flaunts a Satin Aluminum grille, matching molding, and adaptive headlamps.

Ford equips the 2023 Explorer Base with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine featuring an output of 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. This engine is also available in the SLT, ST-Line, and Timberline. Upper trim levels, starting with the Limited, come with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 capable of producing 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. With the V-6 under its hood, the Explorer gets a 5,600-pound towing capacity. Ford also offers a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated hybrid V-6, available in select models, with 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque.

Every 2023 Explorer gets a 10-speed automatic transmission that enhances output and efficiency while seamlessly shifting through gears for precise acceleration and sharp handling. A nimble front-wheel-drive system makes navigating through traffic and taking tight turns easy. An available all-wheel-drive system enables the Explorer to send power to all four wheels for optimal traction and control. It also adds selectable modes to calibrate performance in specific conditions.

With the 2023 Explorer, you can choose between a six- or seven-seater cabin, with both models providing 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space when you fold the rear seats. A 10.1-inch touchscreen display comes standard, so you can stream music, get traffic updates, and make hands-free phone calls. Across the lineup, you'll find amenities such as a tri-zone temperature control system featuring air filtration, customizable ambient lighting, and a wireless charging pad. You'll also enjoy comfy seating surfaces and eye-catching accents, no matter what trim you choose.

The 2023 Ford Explorer has a pre-collision assist system that detects vehicles and pedestrians as they enter your path and applies the brakes when a collision is imminent. When a vehicle enters your blind-spot zone, you'll get a notification from the blind-spot information system, which also scans for approaching cars when driving in reverse. The Explorer also offers a lane-keeping system, a tire pressure monitoring system, and occupant-sensing airbags.