The 2023 Ford Explorer®: A Versatile Three-Row SUV

2023 Ford ExplorerShopping for a three-row SUV? They don’t come any better than the 2023 Ford Explorer®. It’s the archetypal midsize SUV, the latest in a long line of models that extends back more than 30 years. Packed with premium features and advanced technology, the 2023 Ford Explorer also offers fantastic handling and towing.

Details

Eight trims comprise the 2023 Ford Explorer roster at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville, with three available engines. Entry-level and midrange trims utilize a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
The upper-tier trims get a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine rated at 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The third engine, a 3.3-liter V6 paired with a hybrid system, is available on select models and outputs 318 horsepower.
Shift gears on this new Ford SUV via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) are both available, with RWD promising robust towing and hauling numbers. This can be further enhanced with a Trailer Tow package that adds a tow-haul transmission mode, four- and seven-pin wiring, and more.

Safety and Special Features

More proof of the 2023 Ford Explorer model’s appeal is found in its suite of advanced driver assistance systems. Active technologies such as lane-departure mitigation, forward collision warning, and blind-spot warning come standard on all trims. And on the options side, the Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ package adds adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.
Special features are numerous for this midsize SUV, and our Shelbyville Ford dealers will introduce you to all of them. If you want maximum style, test-drive the 2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line. It integrates special design elements such as dark-tinted headlights and taillights and a black grille and exterior trim.
For off-roaders, the 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline is the choice. Along with off-road suspension tuning and underbody skid plates, this capable SUV includes front tow hooks and higher ground clearance.

2023 Ford Explorer Cargo Room

Drive the 2023 Ford Explorer Today

Three decades ago, the Ford Explorer pioneered the midsize family SUV class. The 2023 Ford Explorer advances this vehicle’s appeal further than ever, boasting power, versatility, and features galore. Visit our website today for online credit approval and then stop by for a test drive.