Designed for adventures the 2023 Ford Explorer tackles both highways and off-road trails with ease. Its available four-wheel-drive system adapts automatically to terrains as needed, while its comfortable cabin features offer everything from luxury seating to the latest in entertainment technology.
Engine Performance
With multiple trim levels and three engines to choose from with this edition, you’ll be hard-pressed to pick a favorite among them. The base engine is a 300-horsepower 2.3-liter I-4 engine that comes standard with most trims and offers a 5,300-pound maximum towing capacity. For more strength, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost engine that comes standard on the ST and King Ranch models delivers an astounding 400 horses and 415 pound-feet of torque, as well as a 5,600-pound tow rating.
If you’re looking to combine fuel efficiency with muscle, there’s also a 3.3-liter hybrid V6 that produces 318 horsepower and can achieve up to 5,000 pounds of towing strength, which comes standard on Platinum models and is available for the Limited trim.
Off-Road Capabilities
As for its off-road capabilities, this edition of the Explorer has available Intelligent 4WD, which monitors the road thousands of times per second to determine how much traction is needed at any given time.
This system integrates with a terrain management system, which has up to seven driving modes available for you to choose from, allowing you to instantly adapt the vehicle to sand, gravel, mud, ruts, or other terrain.
Interior and Technology
Inside the 2023 Explorer, there are many different seating configurations and comforts available, including heated, leather-trimmed seats in the front and rear of the cabin. In the off-road-ready Timberline models, you’ll find deep Tangerine stitching and Deep Cypress ActiveX seating material that’s easy to clean.
This SYNC 3 system is an innovative solution for wirelessly connecting smartphones, making and taking calls using your voice, and playing various forms of multimedia, whether it’s music on SiriusXM radio stations or supported audio or video files from your phone. Some of the other impressive tech features offered include a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and two premium B&O sound systems.
Advanced Safety Monitoring
This edition of the Explorer also delivers enhanced safety in all the right places, with Pre-Collision Assist monitoring for other vehicles on the path in front of you and the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) doing the same for both sides of the vehicle and the area just behind you.
While driving on highways, distractions can happen at any time, and collisions with other vehicles can occur if you accidentally drift off into other lanes. Luckily, Lane-Keeping System is there to prevent this by warning you with both audible and visual alerts, as well as an illuminated coffee cup icon whenever it senses this type of behavior.
Stylish and comfortable, the 2023 Explorer offers a first-class experience for all those in the cabin, whether you’re driving off-road or taking road trips with friends or family. To see this popular SUV in person, come get behind the wheel today and test-drive it by visiting us at Freeway Ford.
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