How much does the 2023 Ford Explorer cost?

The 2023 Ford Explorer has a starting MSRP of $36,760, ranging up to $56,220 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $36,760; XLT from $38,570; ST-Line from $46,005; Limited from $47,070; Timberline from $48,980; ST from $50,005. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $10,302.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Ford Explorer?

The 2023 Ford Explorer achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2023 Ford Explorer have?

The 2023 Ford Explorer offers up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2023 Ford Explorer tow?

The 2023 Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,600 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2023 Ford Explorer safe?

The 2023 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 15 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2023 Ford Explorer come in?

The 2023 Ford Explorer is available in 10 trims (19 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2023 Ford Explorer

10 trims · 19 configurations · SUV

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$10,302

637 for sale · Starting MSRP $36,760 – $56,220

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 15 recalls on record

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$36,760

Typical monthly

$728/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2023 Ford Explorer trims

Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$36,760 – $38,760
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
$46,005 – $48,005
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
$48,980
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
$50,005 – $52,005
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
$53,005 – $55,005
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
$53,820 – $55,820
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
$54,075 – $56,075
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
$54,220 – $56,220
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

Compare 2023 Ford Explorer trim specifications
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	$36,760 – $38,760	$38,570 – $40,570	$46,005 – $48,005	$47,070 – $49,070	$48,980	$50,005 – $52,005	$53,005 – $55,005	$53,820 – $55,820	$54,075 – $56,075	$54,220 – $56,220
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: Basegas
XLTgas
ST-Linegas
Limitedgas
Timberlinegas
STgas
Limited Hybridhybrid
Platinum Hybridhybrid
King Ranchgas
Platinumgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
XLTregular unleaded
ST-Lineregular unleaded
Limitedregular unleaded
Timberlineregular unleaded
STregular unleaded
Limited Hybridregular unleaded
Platinum Hybridregular unleaded
King Ranchregular unleaded
Platinumregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
XLTI4
ST-LineI4
LimitedI4
TimberlineI4
STV6
Limited HybridV6
Platinum HybridV6
King RanchV6
PlatinumV6
Displacement: Base2.3 L
XLT2.3 L
ST-Line2.3 L
Limited2.3 L
Timberline2.3 L
ST3 L
Limited Hybrid3.3 L
Platinum Hybrid3.3 L
King Ranch3 L
Platinum3 L
Horsepower: Base300 hp
XLT300 hp
ST-Line300 hp
Limited300 hp
Timberline300 hp
ST400 hp
Limited Hybrid318 hp
Platinum Hybrid318 hp
King Ranch400 hp
Platinum400 hp
Torque: Base310 lb-ft
XLT310 lb-ft
ST-Line310 lb-ft
Limited310 lb-ft
Timberline310 lb-ft
ST415 lb-ft
Limited Hybrid322 lb-ft
Platinum Hybrid322 lb-ft
King Ranch415 lb-ft
Platinum415 lb-ft
Transmission: Base10-speed automatic
XLT10-speed automatic
ST-Line10-speed automatic
Limited10-speed automatic
Timberline10-speed shiftable automatic
ST10-speed shiftable automatic
Limited Hybrid10-speed automatic
Platinum Hybrid10-speed automatic
King Ranch10-speed automatic
Platinum10-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
XLTrear wheel drive
ST-Linerear wheel drive
Limitedrear wheel drive
Timberlineall wheel drive
STrear wheel drive
Limited Hybridrear wheel drive
Platinum Hybridrear wheel drive
King Ranchrear wheel drive
Platinumrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSUV
XLTSUV
ST-LineSUV
LimitedSUV
TimberlineSUV
STSUV
Limited HybridSUV
Platinum HybridSUV
King RanchSUV
PlatinumSUV
Doors: Base5
XLT5
ST-Line5
Limited5
Timberline5
ST5
Limited Hybrid5
Platinum Hybrid5
King Ranch5
Platinum5
Seating: Base7
XLT6
ST-Line6
Limited6
Timberline6
ST6
Limited Hybrid6
Platinum Hybrid6
King Ranch6
Platinum6
Length: Base198.8 in
XLT198.8 in
ST-Line198.8 in
Limited198.8 in
Timberline198.8 in
ST198.8 in
Limited Hybrid198.8 in
Platinum Hybrid198.8 in
King Ranch198.8 in
Platinum198.8 in
Width: Base78.9 in
XLT78.9 in
ST-Line78.9 in
Limited78.9 in
Timberline78.9 in
ST78.9 in
Limited Hybrid78.9 in
Platinum Hybrid78.9 in
King Ranch78.9 in
Platinum78.9 in
Height: Base69.9 in
XLT69.9 in
ST-Line69.9 in
Limited69.9 in
Timberline70.7 in
ST69.9 in
Limited Hybrid69.9 in
Platinum Hybrid69.9 in
King Ranch69.9 in
Platinum69.9 in
Wheelbase: Base119.1 in
XLT119.1 in
ST-Line119.1 in
Limited119.1 in
Timberline119.1 in
ST119.1 in
Limited Hybrid119.1 in
Platinum Hybrid119.1 in
King Ranch119.1 in
Platinum119.1 in
Ground clearance: Base7.9 in
XLT7.9 in
ST-Line7.9 in
Limited7.9 in
Timberline8.7 in
ST7.9 in
Limited Hybrid7.9 in
Platinum Hybrid7.9 in
King Ranch7.9 in
Platinum7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base18.2 cu ft
XLT18.2 cu ft
ST-Line18.2 cu ft
Limited18.2 cu ft
Timberline18.2 cu ft
ST18.2 cu ft
Limited Hybrid18.2 cu ft
Platinum Hybrid18.2 cu ft
King Ranch18.2 cu ft
Platinum18.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base87.8 cu ft
XLT87.8 cu ft
ST-Line87.8 cu ft
Limited87.8 cu ft
Timberline87.8 cu ft
ST87.8 cu ft
Limited Hybrid87.8 cu ft
Platinum Hybrid87.8 cu ft
King Ranch87.8 cu ft
Platinum87.8 cu ft
Max towing: Base5,300 lbs
XLT5,300 lbs
ST-Line5,300 lbs
Limited5,300 lbs
Timberline5,300 lbs
ST5,600 lbs
Limited Hybrid5,000 lbs
Platinum Hybrid5,000 lbs
King Ranch5,600 lbs
Platinum5,600 lbs
Curb weight: Base4,345 lbs
XLT4,345 lbs
ST-Line—
Limited4,345 lbs
Timberline—
ST4,701 lbs
Limited Hybrid4,969 lbs
Platinum Hybrid—
King Ranch—
Platinum4,727 lbs
Fuel tank: Base17.9 gal
XLT17.9 gal
ST-Line17.9 gal
Limited17.9 gal
Timberline17.9 gal
ST20.2 gal
Limited Hybrid18 gal
Platinum Hybrid18 gal
King Ranch20.2 gal
Platinum20.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base24
XLT24
ST-Line24
Limited24
Timberline21
ST21
Limited Hybrid27
Platinum Hybrid26
King Ranch21
Platinum21
City MPG: Base21
XLT21
ST-Line21
Limited21
Timberline19
ST18
Limited Hybrid27
Platinum Hybrid25
King Ranch18
Platinum18
Highway MPG: Base28
XLT28
ST-Line28
Limited28
Timberline22
ST26
Limited Hybrid28
Platinum Hybrid26
King Ranch26
Platinum26

Full specifications by trim
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	70.7 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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