2023 Explorer

Exterior

Iconically Styled and Smartly Designed

With an instantly recognizable athletic stance, impressive towing capability and available room for up to seven passengers, the 2023 Ford Explorer® SUV is designed to give you and your family the freedom to live life on your terms.
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® XLT SUV parked in a field with family nearby

    Explorer® XLT

    As the perfect mix of sporty and sophisticated, the 2023 Ford Explorer XLT model comes with a black mesh grille with Chrome bars, LED Signature Lighting, Black roof-rack side rails and an available XLT Sport Appearance Package.
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® Limited model in Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat being driven down a city street

    Explorer® Limited/Limited Hybrid

    The 2023 Ford Explorer Limited model comes in standout 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 or 3.3L V6 Hybrid engine configurations. Each version features 20" wheels, Satin roof-rack side rails, a 360-Degree Camera with Split View Display10 for easy parking in tight spaces and the capability to tow up to 5,000 lbs. with the Hybrid and 5,300 lbs. with the EcoBoost® model shown, when equipped with the Class IV Trailer Tow Package. *
    *When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® ST-Line model parked in a driveway

    Explorer® ST-Line

    The 2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line model offers a performance-inspired design with the latest tech to match with the popular 2.3L EcoBoost® I-4 engine. It also features 20" machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets, unique headlamp and taillamp blackout treatments, a bold EXPLORER hood badge, 360-Degree Camera with Split-View Display and Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ Technology.10
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® Timberline® SUV in Forged Green Metallic parked in the desert with a trailer-top tent and family

    Explorer® Timberline®

    The 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline® model is our most off-road capable Explorer SUV. Features include steel front, rear and underbody skid plates for added protection, off-road tuned front struts and rear shocks, TORSEN® limited-slip rear axle, and a higher ground clearance of 8.6". This bold look is complete thanks to 18" all-terrain tires, exclusive badging, and dealer-installed off-road auxiliary lighting provisions. *

    Optional equipment and available Ford Accessories shown. Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty and use appropriate safety gear. Recreational equipment not included. Ford is committed to the preservation of the environment and treading lightly.

    TORSEN® is a registered trademark of JTEKT Corporation.

    *Dealer-installed accessories.
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® ST model in Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat being driven across a bridge

    Explorer® ST

    Featuring unique ST badging, standard 21" aluminum wheels with red-painted brake calipers, a sport-tuned suspension and a 400 hp,* twin-turbo 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine — the 2023 Explorer ST model looks as fast as it drives. Plus, you can test the limits of the Explorer ST even further while attending the ST SUV Experience — an exclusive ownership event included with a lease or purchase of an Explorer ST model.
    *Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary. Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® Platinum model in front of a store covered in shrubbery

    Explorer® Platinum

    The transcendent 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum model features the 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 engine, 21" machined-aluminum wheels with Luster Nickel-painted pockets, a unique grille with Satin aluminum finish, Premium Silver-painted front and rear skid plates and adaptive headlamps to show the world you’ve arrived in style.

Adaptive LED Headlamps

Standard on the 2023 Ford Explorer® Platinum model, adaptive headlamps help guide you through the darkness, and adjust with your vehicle’s movement. When you turn, the lights turn with you, aiding in your visibility around corners and helping you to react sooner to what’s around the bend.10
A 2023 Ford Explorer® Platinum with Adaptive LED headlamps on a pier with a fair in the background

Available Twin-Panel Moonroof

Available on all 2023 Ford Explorer® models, the twin-panel moonroof does more than just let light in. It offers an expansive view of the sky and lets you feel the warmth of the sun.
2023 Ford Explorer® ST SUV with twin-panel moonroof

Power Liftgate

Conveniently open and close your liftgate with the push of a button.
2023 Ford Explorer® SUV parked with power liftgate open

Standout Packages to Suit Your Style

Upgrade your Explorer® SUV, right from the factory, with these available packages.
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® XLT model parked while a family and a dog walk toward it

    XLT Sport Appearance Package

    This available package includes the following and more:

    Carbonized Grey-painted 10-spoke wheels

    Carbonized Grey-painted:

    Grille bars and mesh insert

    Liftgate appliqué

    Lower bodyside cladding insert

    Skid plate elements

    Chrome dual exhaust tips

    Carbonized Grey “EXPLORER” badge on hood

    “EXPLORER” unique branded front floor mats

    Gloss Black cap on sideview mirrors

    Ebony/Light Slate seats with Medium Slate contrast stitching
  • 2023 Ford Explorer® ST model being driven away from a town

    ST Appearance Package

    Seats:

    Front and Second Row Leather Seating Surfaces with Micro-Perforated Inserts, Race Red and Raptor Blue Accent Stitching and ST Logo

    Center Console, Door Trim Panels and Steering Wheel Race Red and Raptor Blue Accent Double Stitching


    Floor Mats:

    Front and Rear with Race Red and Raptor Blue Accent Double Stitching

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