2024 Ford Explorer

This versatile three-row SUV has eight trims: the Base, XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, Limited, ST, King Ranch, and Platinum. The Base trim features LED signature lighting and 18-inch painted aluminum wheels. The XLT adds chrome bodyside cladding and roof rails for extra cargo capacity. The ST-Line showcases 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with high-gloss black accents and black exterior details. The Timberline includes a unique Dark Carbonized Gray grille, steel skid plates, and 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires.
The Limited incorporates a satin aluminum grille with chrome accents, while the ST features a sport mesh grille, quad exhaust tips, and 21-inch dark-finish wheels. The King Ranch boasts a distinctive Stone Gray grille and 20-inch wheels with King Ranch badging. The Platinum trim comes with satin aluminum accents and bright machined-face 21-inch wheels. Exterior color options include Rapid Red Metallic, Star White Metallic, and Agate Black.

The Base, XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, and Limited trims are powered by a 2.3-liter EcoBoost I-4 engine delivering 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The ST, King Ranch, and Platinum trims feature a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V-6, producing 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, ensuring responsive shifts and efficient performance. The 2.3-liter EcoBoost achieves 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway with rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel-drive models get 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

The Explorer's terrain management system offers seven modes, including Eco, Sport, and Trail, to optimize performance for various conditions. The Timberline trim excels off-road with its Torsen limited-slip rear axle and raised 8.66-inch ground clearance. The ST trim boasts a sport-tuned suspension and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. All trims can tow up to 5,600 pounds when properly equipped, aided by trailer sway control and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control.

The Explorer offers 152.7 cubic feet of passenger space and up to 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space. Standard features include a 13.2-inch touchscreen with SYNC 4A, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The King Ranch and Platinum trims include a 12.3-inch digital cluster and premium leather seating, with King Ranch featuring unique Del Rio leather. The Explorer offers seating for six with second-row captain's chairs or seven with a second-row bench seat. The Platinum trim adds Active Motion massaging front seats, ensuring comfort on long drives. Tri-zone automatic climate control maintains comfort for all passengers.

The 2024 Explorer earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+ award with good ratings in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and side crash tests, plus an acceptable headlight rating. Ford Co-Pilot360 technology comes standard, featuring pre-collision assist that uses camera and radar technology to detect potential frontal collisions and apply emergency braking when necessary. A blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert monitors blind spots and alerts drivers to approaching vehicles when maneuvering. The lane-keeping system prevents unintentional lane drift through steering wheel vibration and corrective steering input. The Limited, ST, King Ranch, and Platinum trims add adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and a 360-degree camera system for enhanced visibility during parking maneuvers.