The 2023 Ford Explorer combines the off-road performance of a capable SUV with the interior comforts you’d expect from a Ford vehicle. With strong engine options available, including a 318-horsepower hybrid option, as well as technology that both entertains and navigates the way, this versatile SUV offers something for everyone.
Performance
This edition of the Explorer comes with multiple engine options with as much as 400 horsepower offered in the strongest one, a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6. Towing with this SUV is simple with the Class IV trailer tow package, which, when combined with the 3.0-liter engine, lends the vehicle an impressive 5,600-pound maximum towing capacity.
However, even the smallest engine, a 300-horsepower four-cylinder, is capable of towing up to 5,300 pounds, while the 3.3-liter hybrid V6 can haul as much as 5,000 pounds with its 318 horses. Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive is available for all models and comes as a standard issue for the off-road0enhanced Timberline models, and this powertrain pairs beautifully with the adaptive seven-mode terrain management system to make even the most demanding terrains easily conquerable.
Interior
Many features that combine luxury, convenience, and style are available for this edition’s interior, including power-operated, heated seats with leather trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror that reduces headlight glare from vehicles behind you, and a rotary gear shift dial that’s both modern and fun.
As for cargo, not only is there 87.8 cubic feet of space available when all rear seats are folded down, but you can easily move it in and out of the cabin with the E-Z Entry seats in the second row and the available PowerFold third-row seats.
Technology
The 2023 Explorer’s tech features are second to none, like the SYNC 3 infotainment system, which you can connect to smartphones to make hands-free calls or access apps. You can also use it to get navigation instructions or use its display to monitor your surroundings with the available 360-degree camera system.
If you happen to have teenagers or others who you plan to let borrow the vehicle, there’s also MyKey, which allows you to set restrictions on music volume and the vehicle’s speed, among many other things, and charging smartphones without cables is made simple with the available wireless charging pad.
Safety
Impressive safety features are offered with this edition as well, like the Auto High-Beam Headlamps, which can adjust headlamp brightness based on exterior lighting levels, and both Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking, two features that can help you avoid collisions by warning you and applying the brakes when necessary.
The innovative Adaptive Cruise Control feature, which keeps the vehicle at a pre-designated speed while adapting to traffic, also features a Lane-Centering function, so if you unintentionally drift away from the center of your lane, this system can automatically steer you back to where you should be.
With a mix of modern style, off-road ruggedness, and sophisticated technology, the 2023 Explorer has something to offer everyone. To see it in the flesh, come visit us today at Englewood Ford, and feel free to ask for the keys if you’d like to take it out for a test drive.
