Ford Explorer 2019–2023 car dimensions: 5049 mm long, 2004 mm wide and 1775 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,971 kg. Braked towing is 2,540 kg.
Standard SYNC 3 brings an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every model. Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard, with rear controls. Basic cruise control sits on the steering wheel. adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and lane centering arrives on higher trims or as an option. Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard across the range and includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, and a rearview camera with washer. Reverse parking sensors are standard. forward sensors and 360-degree camera are trim-dependent.
With all three rows in use you get 516 litres behind the third row. Fold the third row for 1357 litres behind the second. Drop both rear rows and the load floor opens to 2487 litres. A power liftgate is standard.
Properly equipped models tow up to 2540 kg braked with the Class IV trailer tow package and 3.0-litre engine. the 2.3-litre reaches 2404 kg. Without the package the rating drops to 1360 kg. The tow package adds the hitch, wiring and cooling upgrades needed for higher loads. Hybrid versions top out lower at 2267 kg.
Selectable drive modes include a dedicated Tow/Haul setting. Trailer sway control is standard. Payload varies by configuration and is listed on the door-jamb label for each vehicle.
The cabin feels spacious and quiet with best-in-class first- and second-row hip room plus strong headroom across three rows. Dual-wall dashboard construction and acoustic glass on the windshield and front side windows cut road and wind noise for a calm ride. Front seats offer multi-way power adjustment as standard with available heating, ventilation, and multicontour massage that includes bolster control on higher grades. Second-row captain’s chairs slide and recline with heating available, while tri-zone climate control keeps all rows comfortable.
EPA fuel economy reaches 21 city/28 highway mpg on the 2.3L EcoBoost RWD
Oil changes follow the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, typically every 10,000 miles or 12 months
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating with 5 stars in frontal and side tests
IIHS Good ratings in major crashworthiness tests. Top Safety Pick+ on builds after May 2020
Standard Co-Pilot360 includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping system, and rearview camera
Fuel economy varies by powertrain. The base 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is rated 21 city/28 highway/24 combined mpg. All-wheel-drive versions drop slightly to 20/27/23. The hybrid returns higher figures around 27/29/28 on rear-drive models while the 3.0-liter V6 ST and Platinum sit lower near 18/24/20.
Servicing centers on the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that signals oil and filter changes based on driving conditions, usually at 7,500–10,000 miles under normal use or sooner for severe duty. Tire rotations occur at every oil service. Cabin and engine air filters are replaced around 20,000 and 30,000 miles respectively. Brake fluid is inspected and flushed every three years.
Safety equipment starts with Ford Co-Pilot360 on every model: pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist and alert, automatic high beams, and a rearview camera with washer. Higher trims add adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and lane centering plus a 360-degree camera. The vehicle earned a 5-star NHTSA overall rating and strong IIHS Good scores.
Keeping the Explorer is straightforward with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. Regular multi-point inspections at oil changes help catch wear early on brakes, suspension, and fluids. The rear-wheel-drive platform and available intelligent four-wheel drive support daily driving and light towing when properly equipped.
Length 5049 mm, Width 2004 mm, Height 1775 mm, Wheelbase 3025 mm (Explorer 2019–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford 2020 Explorer Technical Specifications PDF, auto-data.net, MotorTrend.