2023 Ford Explorer: Big, Powerful, and Family-Friendly

If you're looking for a rugged SUV that would also make a great family vehicle, the 2023 Ford Explorer is perfect. Here you'll learn about how it performs, as well as its many advanced features and amenities, with the help of the experts at Lester Glenn Ford.

Power and Performance

The base engine in the Ford Explorer is a turbocharged 2.3-liter, four-cylinder that produces 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. While that's a lot of muscle, there's an available twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with that produces up to 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission comes with either engine. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive as an option. For a big vehicle, this new SUV offers very nice handling, along with a smooth ride. And if you go with the Timberline trim, you will get a very capable off-roader. This has off-road shocks, all-terrain tires, and a limited-slip differential, as well as four-wheel drive.

Interior Highlights

The 2023 Ford Explorer has a huge cabin that fits up to seven people in its three rows. An eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a four-way manually adjustable passenger seat, and cloth upholstery come standard. Numerous other features can be added, including:

• Synthetic and genuine leather upholstery
• 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat
• Driver's seat memory settings
• Four- or eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seats
• Heated first- and second-row seats
• Ventilated first- and second-row seats
• Second-row captain's chairs
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated steering wheel
• Massaging front seats
• Power-folding third row

As for cargo space, this Ford SUV offers a lot of it: 18.2 cubic feet behind the third row, 47.9 cubic feet when it's folded, and 87.8 cubic feet with all rear seats down. A power liftgate is standard, with a hands-free liftgate as an option. Standard tech features include:

• Android Auto®
• Apple CarPlay™
• Eight-inch touchscreen
• Six-speaker stereo
• Satellite radio
• Wi-Fi hot spot
• Voice recognition
• 2 USB ports

You can also get wireless device charging, HD radio, and a rear-seat entertainment system, among many other features.

Safety Features

The new Ford Explorer comes with many state-of-the-art safety components, such as:

• Forward collision warning
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keeping assist
• Pedestrian detection
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Driver attention monitoring
• Rearview camera
• Rear parking sensors

A surround-view parking camera system, lane-centering assist, and adaptive headlights are also available.

To reserve your 2023 Ford Explorer, get in touch with our Toms River Ford dealership near Eatontown. We can also let you know about any current or upcoming Ford specials and Ford financing options. Schedule a test drive today!