Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 237
- Power to weight
- 0.052 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.51
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 393 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 21.9 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 1.1 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 197 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,557 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 12
- Owner complaints
- 2,214
- Reported injuries
- 61
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- STEERING30%
- STRUCTURE16%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
- ENGINE8%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,761 total.
Ford Explorer: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE23001opened Jan 27, 2023STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
EA17002opened Jul 27, 2017STRUCTURE:BODY
Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab
PE16008opened Jul 1, 2016STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Explorer Exhaust Odor
EA15005opened Sep 28, 2015SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Front Brake Hose Failure
PE14027opened Aug 22, 2014SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Front brake hose failure
PE12017opened Jun 19, 2012STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Electric power steering failure
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.