2023 Ford Explorer

Every Explorer in the 2023 lineup features classic lines and elegant curves, including the base model, which adds premium LED lights and bold black bodyside cladding. On the XLT, you'll notice trim-exclusive lights, a black mesh grille with chrome detailing, and black cladding with chrome accents. The ST-Line offers LED fog lamps, a blacked-out treatment on the headlights and taillights, and an exhaust system featuring a chrome finish.

The Timberline's grille features a Carbonized Gray finish and recovery hooks, and this model also features steel skid plates. The Limited announces its arrival with a silver grille and is topped off with Satin Aluminum roof rails. Ford equips the ST with a distinctive hood graphic and chrome quad exhaust tips, while the King Ranch gets King Ranch badging and a Stone Gray grille. The Platinum's grille has a Satin Aluminum finish that pairs nicely with Satin Aluminum cladding and adaptive headlights.

A 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine features in the base, SLT, ST-Line, Timberline, and Limited models. It puts out 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, enabling these models to tow up to 5,300 pounds. Upper trim levels get a 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 with an output of 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. When equipped with the V-6, the Explorer can tow 5,600 pounds. With select models, you can enjoy a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated hybrid V-6 capable of producing 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque.

No matter what Explorer model or engine you choose, you'll enjoy smooth acceleration and easy handling thanks to a 10-speed automatic transmission that also optimizes engine response. The Explorer's agile rear-wheel-drive system makes zipping through traffic and conquering tight corners a breeze, or you can upgrade to a four-wheel-drive system. This system maximizes traction and control in challenging driving conditions and features selectable driving modes that help the Explorer handle specific weather conditions and terrains.

The 2023 Explorer is available with a six- or seven-seater cabin, premium seating surfaces, and stylish accents. Depending on your trim, you'll also enjoy a tri-zone climate control system capable of filtering pollen and other irritants, multicolor ambient lighting, and wireless smartphone charging. With every Explorer, you can take advantage of an infotainment display measuring 10.1 inches and 87.8 cubic feet of cargo volume when you fold the rear seats flat.

No SUV is complete without confidence-inspiring safety features, which is why the 2023 Explorer has a pre-collision assist that provides braking support when it senses a potential collision with a pedestrian or vehicle. A blind-spot information system detects vehicles as they enter your blind-spot zones and warns you of approaching cars when backing out of a parking spot or driveway. Other features include lane-keeping assistance, a tire pressure monitoring system, and occupant-sensing airbags.