Designed for taking the path less traveled, the 2023 Ford Explorer offers stunning off-road capabilities alongside powerful performance, allowing it to venture where other SUVs can't.
Get to Know the 2023 Ford Explorer
Engines and Versatility
Regardless of your needs, this edition of the Explorer offers three engine choices, so you can take your pick between a turbocharged four-cylinder and two V6s. The 2.3-liter four-cylinder produces 300 horsepower, which is easily enough muscle for most drivers, though the smaller 3.0-liter V6 increases horsepower to 400. The larger V6 is a 3.3-liter hybrid that generates 318 horsepower alongside excellent fuel efficiency.
If you have a heavy trailer or even a camper that you'd like to bring with you on recreational outings, you can easily do so, as this vehicle is capable of towing up to 5,600 pounds. As for off-road adventures, you'll be more than equipped to take on tough terrains with the available Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive, which works seamlessly with the Terrain Management System and its multiple driving modes.
Comfort and Technology
This edition's cabin is sure to be appreciated by everyone on long drives, as it has many available comfort features, like heated seats wrapped in diamond-perforated leather, a vibrant ambient lighting feature that allows you to pick your favorite color among seven options, and a tri-zone climate control that creates three different temperature zones, so passengers' preferences can easily be accommodated.
As a pioneer when it comes to technology, Ford has also integrated many impressive tech features in this edition, like SYNC 3, a multifunction system that combines navigation assistance with smartphone connectivity and plenty of entertainment options. There's also MyKey, which is perfect if you plan to loan your vehicle to younger family members and would like to encourage better driving habits.
Proactive Safety Features
To ensure that you and your passengers reach your destinations safely and comfortably, many advanced driver-assist systems are offered, including the Blind Spot Information System, which detects vehicle movements in your blind spot zones while notifying you of them so you don't make unsafe lane changes. Pre-Collision Assist keeps guard over the area just in front of the vehicle, and if a collision is about to occur, it can trigger Automatic Emergency Braking, which will attempt to stop the vehicle.
Even the Explorer's headlamps are hi-tech, as the Auto High-Beam Headlamps can detect lighting changes, such as the headlights of approaching vehicles on two-lane roads, and can automatically adjust their brightness to prevent distractions for other drivers.
Few SUVs are as comfortable and luxurious as the 2023 Explorer, and its legendary off-road versatility speaks for itself. Come experience all this from behind the wheel at Matthews Ford.