2023 Ford Explorer Base SUV

The 2023 Ford Explorer Base comes with standard features like Rear Parking Sensors and a Power Liftgate to make loading more convenient. The Explorer also features the Terrain Management System with up to seven selectable drive modes like Slippery or Sport. Test drive yours today!

Starting At
$36,760
Seating Up To
7

Vehicle Features

2023 Ford Explorer Base SUV

Rear Parking Sensors

The standard rear parking sensors emit a series of beeps when you’re nearing certain objects behind your vehicle. The closer you get to the object, the quicker the beeps.

Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

Power Liftgate

Conveniently open and close your liftgate with the push of a button.

Terrain Management System™

The Terrain Management System, on 2WD and Intelligent 4WD, can help tackle any adventure. Up to seven Selectable Drive Modes include Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand (4WD only), Slippery, Sport, Tow/Haul and Eco Mode.

  • Exterior Features
  • Interior Features
  • Packages
  • Power and Handling
  • Safety

Exterior Features

Appearance

Standard

  • Automatic LED Low- and High-Beam Headlamps
  • LED Taillamps
  • Black Exterior Door Handles
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler
  • Lower bodyside cladding - Black
  • Liftgate Appliqué - Chrome
  • Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass, Manual-Folding and Black Molded-in-Color Caps
  • Power Liftgate
  • Rear Bumper Step Pad - Molded-In-Color with Black

Optional

  • Bumper Protector, Textured Black Film

Interior Features

Climate

Standard

  • Air Filtration System
  • Tri-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
  • Rear Auxiliary Climate Control

Optional

  • Rear Auxiliary Controls Credit

Comfort and Convenience

Standard

  • Cargo Hooks
  • Dome/Map Lights in All Three Rows
  • Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
  • Floor Mats – Black Carpet, Front and Second Rows
  • Cabin Particulate Air Filter
  • First-row center floor console with armrest and storage bin
  • Door-Sill Scuff Plates, Front and Rear – Black Molded-in-Color, embossed with “EXPLORER”
  • Integrated Key Fob
  • Lane Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert)
  • Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror
  • Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
  • MyKey®
  • Grab Handles – Front-Passenger; Second Row – two (2), includes Coat Hooks
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Windows, with 1-touch-up-and-down driver/passenger window
  • 12V Powerpoints, 5 total (2 first row, 2 second row and 1 cargo area)
  • Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Steering Wheel with Mounted Features - 5-way Controls, Audio Controls, and Cruise Controls

Optional

  • Cargo Area Management System
  • Cargo Mat
  • Cargo Organizer – Soft-Sided Cooler Bag with Adjustable Carrying Strap and Ford Logo
  • Cargo Organizer – Soft-Sided Large, Folding, with Ford Logo
  • Cargo Organizer – Soft-Sided Standard, Folding, with Ford Logo
  • First Aid Kit
  • Roadside Assistance Kit
  • Floor Liners - Front and Second Rows (without Carpet Floor Mats)
  • Floor Liners - Front and Second Rows (with Carpet Floor Mats)
  • Floor Liners – 3rd Row with 2nd Row Bench Seats
  • Splash guards

Entertainment Systems

Standard

  • AM/FM, MP3-Compatible with Six Speakers
  • FordPass Connect™
  • Instrument Panel Cluster with 4.2’’ Color LCD Productivity Screen, Message Center, Outside Temperature Display, and Trip Computer
  • USB Ports, First Row – One (1) “A” and one (1) “C” in the Media Hub
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility
  • SYNC® 3 with 10.1” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
  • FordPass® Connect® 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability

Optional

  • SiriusXM®
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot credit
  • SiurusXM® Removal Credit
  • Safe Deposit – Console Vault

Seating

Standard

  • Cloth Seats
  • 8-way Power Driver seat
  • 4-way Manual Passenger seat
  • Second-row 35/30/35 split-fold-flat Bench Seat
  • Third-row 50/50 split-fold Bench Seat, Manual

Packages

Standard

  • Ford Co-Pilot360™
  • Equipment Group 100A

Optional

  • Class IV Trailer Tow Package

Power and Handling

Handling

Standard

  • Terrain Management System™
  • 3.58 Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle (Gas Engine RWD and 4WD Only)
  • Trailer Sway Control
  • 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
  • Rear-Wheel Drive

Optional

  • Hill Descent Control™
  • Auto Start-Stop Removal (2.3L EcoBoost I-4 Engine only)
  • Engine block heater
  • Intelligent 4WD

Power

Standard

  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

Wheels

Standard

  • 18” Five-Spoke Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum wheels

Tires

Standard

  • Mini Spare Tire
  • P255/65R18 All-Season BSW Tires

Safety

Safety

Standard

  • AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
  • Auto Hold
  • Belt-Minder®
  • Front Passenger Knee Airbag
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children)
  • Safety Canopy®
  • SOS Post-Crash Alert System™

Security

Standard

  • Battery Saver
  • Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
  • Power Door Locks - auto lock/unlock and Child-Safety Rear
  • Head Restraints - Two-Way Manually Adjustable (Up/Down) – All Rows. Second-Row Center Head Restraint is fixed position

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