2022 Ford Explorer
10 trims · 19 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$35,510 – $55,775
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$35,510
Typical monthly
$703/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $35,510 – $37,510
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/28
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.3L I4 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,300 lbs
XLT
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $38,570 – $40,570
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/28
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.3L I4 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,300 lbs
ST-Line
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $45,760 – $47,760
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/28
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.3L I4 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,300 lbs
Limited
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $47,070 – $49,070
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/28
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.3L I4 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,300 lbs
Timberline
- MSRP
- $48,320
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/22
- Horsepower
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.3L I4 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,300 lbs
ST
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $49,260 – $51,260
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/26
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,600 lbs
Limited Hybrid
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $52,060 – $54,060
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 27/28
- Horsepower
- 318 hp
- Torque
- 322 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.3L V6 hybrid
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
Platinum Hybrid
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $52,375 – $54,375
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/26
- Horsepower
- 318 hp
- Torque
- 322 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.3L V6 hybrid
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
King Ranch
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $53,630 – $55,630
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/26
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,600 lbs
Platinum
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $53,775 – $55,775
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/26
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 415 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3L V6 gas
- Seating
- 6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 87.8
- Max towing
- 5,600 lbs
| Spec | Base2 configurations | XLT2 configurations | ST-Line2 configurations | Limited2 configurations | Timberline | ST2 configurations | Limited Hybrid2 configurations | Platinum Hybrid2 configurations | King Ranch2 configurations | Platinum2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,510 – $37,510 | $38,570 – $40,570 | $45,760 – $47,760 | $47,070 – $49,070 | $48,320 | $49,260 – $51,260 | $52,060 – $54,060 | $52,375 – $54,375 | $53,630 – $55,630 | $53,775 – $55,775 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/28 | 21/28 | 21/28 | 21/28 | 19/22 | 18/26 | 27/28 | 25/26 | 18/26 | 18/26 |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp | 318 hp | 318 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 322 lb-ft | 322 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 2.3L I4 gas | 3L V6 gas | 3.3L V6 hybrid | 3.3L V6 hybrid | 3L V6 gas | 3L V6 gas |
| Seating | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 | 87.8 |
| Max towing | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,600 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasXLTgasST-LinegasLimitedgasTimberlinegasSTgasLimited HybridhybridPlatinum HybridhybridKing RanchgasPlatinumgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedXLTregular unleadedST-Lineregular unleadedLimitedregular unleadedTimberlineregular unleadedSTregular unleadedLimited Hybridregular unleadedPlatinum Hybridregular unleadedKing Ranchregular unleadedPlatinumregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4XLTI4ST-LineI4LimitedI4TimberlineI4STV6Limited HybridV6Platinum HybridV6King RanchV6PlatinumV6
- Displacement
- Base2.3 LXLT2.3 LST-Line2.3 LLimited2.3 LTimberline2.3 LST3 LLimited Hybrid3.3 LPlatinum Hybrid3.3 LKing Ranch3 LPlatinum3 L
- Horsepower
- Base300 hpXLT300 hpST-Line300 hpLimited300 hpTimberline300 hpST400 hpLimited Hybrid318 hpPlatinum Hybrid318 hpKing Ranch400 hpPlatinum400 hp
- Torque
- Base310 lb-ftXLT310 lb-ftST-Line310 lb-ftLimited310 lb-ftTimberline310 lb-ftST415 lb-ftLimited Hybrid322 lb-ftPlatinum Hybrid322 lb-ftKing Ranch415 lb-ftPlatinum415 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base10-speed automaticXLT10-speed automaticST-Line10-speed automaticLimited10-speed automaticTimberline10-speed shiftable automaticST10-speed shiftable automaticLimited Hybrid10-speed automaticPlatinum Hybrid10-speed automaticKing Ranch10-speed automaticPlatinum10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel driveXLTrear wheel driveST-Linerear wheel driveLimitedrear wheel driveTimberlineall wheel driveSTrear wheel driveLimited Hybridrear wheel drivePlatinum Hybridrear wheel driveKing Ranchrear wheel drivePlatinumrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSUVXLTSUVST-LineSUVLimitedSUVTimberlineSUVSTSUVLimited HybridSUVPlatinum HybridSUVKing RanchSUVPlatinumSUV
- Doors
- Base5XLT5ST-Line5Limited5Timberline5ST5Limited Hybrid5Platinum Hybrid5King Ranch5Platinum5
- Seating
- Base7XLT6ST-Line6Limited6Timberline6ST6Limited Hybrid6Platinum Hybrid6King Ranch6Platinum6
- Length
- Base198.8 inXLT198.8 inST-Line198.8 inLimited198.8 inTimberline198.8 inST198.8 inLimited Hybrid198.8 inPlatinum Hybrid198.8 inKing Ranch198.8 inPlatinum198.8 in
- Width
- Base78.9 inXLT78.9 inST-Line78.9 inLimited78.9 inTimberline78.9 inST78.9 inLimited Hybrid78.9 inPlatinum Hybrid78.9 inKing Ranch78.9 inPlatinum78.9 in
- Height
- Base69.9 inXLT69.9 inST-Line69.9 inLimited69.9 inTimberline69.9 inST69.9 inLimited Hybrid69.9 inPlatinum Hybrid69.9 inKing Ranch69.9 inPlatinum69.9 in
- Wheelbase
- Base119.1 inXLT119.1 inST-Line119.1 inLimited119.1 inTimberline119.1 inST119.1 inLimited Hybrid119.1 inPlatinum Hybrid119.1 inKing Ranch119.1 inPlatinum119.1 in
- Ground clearance
- Base7.9 inXLT7.9 inST-Line7.9 inLimited7.9 inTimberline8.7 inST7.9 inLimited Hybrid7.9 inPlatinum Hybrid7.9 inKing Ranch7.9 inPlatinum7.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base18.2 cu ftXLT18.2 cu ftST-Line18.2 cu ftLimited18.2 cu ftTimberline18.2 cu ftST18.2 cu ftLimited Hybrid18.2 cu ftPlatinum Hybrid18.2 cu ftKing Ranch18.2 cu ftPlatinum18.2 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base87.8 cu ftXLT87.8 cu ftST-Line87.8 cu ftLimited87.8 cu ftTimberline87.8 cu ftST87.8 cu ftLimited Hybrid87.8 cu ftPlatinum Hybrid87.8 cu ftKing Ranch87.8 cu ftPlatinum87.8 cu ft
- Max towing
- Base5,300 lbsXLT5,300 lbsST-Line5,300 lbsLimited5,300 lbsTimberline5,300 lbsST5,600 lbsLimited Hybrid5,000 lbsPlatinum Hybrid5,000 lbsKing Ranch5,600 lbsPlatinum5,600 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base4,345 lbsXLT4,345 lbsST-Line—Limited4,345 lbsTimberline—ST4,701 lbsLimited Hybrid4,969 lbsPlatinum Hybrid—King Ranch—Platinum4,727 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base17.9 galXLT17.9 galST-Line17.9 galLimited17.9 galTimberline17.9 galST20.2 galLimited Hybrid18 galPlatinum Hybrid18 galKing Ranch20.2 galPlatinum20.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base24XLT24ST-Line24Limited24Timberline21ST21Limited Hybrid27Platinum Hybrid26King Ranch21Platinum21
- City MPG
- Base21XLT21ST-Line21Limited21Timberline19ST18Limited Hybrid27Platinum Hybrid25King Ranch18Platinum18
- Highway MPG
- Base28XLT28ST-Line28Limited28Timberline22ST26Limited Hybrid28Platinum Hybrid26King Ranch26Platinum26
| Spec | Base | XLT | ST-Line | Limited | Timberline | ST | Limited Hybrid | Platinum Hybrid | King Ranch | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | hybrid | hybrid | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3 L | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp | 318 hp | 318 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 322 lb-ft | 322 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in | 198.8 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in | 119.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 8.7 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft | 18.2 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft | 87.8 cu ft |
| Max towing | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,600 lbs | 5,600 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lbs | 4,345 lbs | — | 4,345 lbs | — | 4,701 lbs | 4,969 lbs | — | — | 4,727 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 17.9 gal | 17.9 gal | 17.9 gal | 17.9 gal | 17.9 gal | 20.2 gal | 18 gal | 18 gal | 20.2 gal | 20.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||||
| Combined MPG | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 21 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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