Ford · model year 2023
2023 Ford Explorer
Specifications and certified data for the 2023 model year. All Ford Explorer model years →
2023 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | — | Electric | Automatic | 240 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 195 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 170 | 155 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2023 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 24 | 370 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 23 | 385 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 445 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 433 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 21 | 428 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 438 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 445 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 20 | 451 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 454 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 27 | 324 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 23 | 379 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 25 | 361 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 20 | 444 | 327 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Ford Explorer SUV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V451000 2026-07-14 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2023
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.