2024 Ford Explorer: The Ultimate Family SUV
Now in its sixth generation, the Ford Explorer has been shuttling families around for generations, a tradition the 2024 Ford Explorer is perfectly prepared to continue. A midsize SUV, the Ford Explorer has some of the most powerful engines in its class and a long list of features that increase its enduring appeal. To see how well-prepared the Ford Explorer is to transport your family, schedule a test drive at O’Brien Ford of Shelbyville.
Available Engines
New Ford SUVs are widely praised for their powerplants, with the Ford Explorer deserving similar recognition. The SUV’s base engine is a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder unit that produces 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. A turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine powers the SUV’s higher trims and cranks out 415 lb-ft of torque and 400 horsepower.Both engines pair with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission that makes quick work of gear shifts. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all but one of the SUV’s trims, with all-wheel drive offered as an option. The Ford Explorer Timberline is only available with all-wheel drive.
Capabilities
If you have an active or growing family, you’ll appreciate how capable the Ford Explorer is. The SUV can transport six or seven travelers depending on the configuration of its second row. Every seat in the three-row SUV is comfortable and supportive, which is excellent news if your family takes extended road trips.Of course, extended excursions mean packing up luggage and maybe a few holiday gifts. With its second and third rows folded, the Ford Explorer has a maximum cargo capacity of 87.8 cubic feet, which is plenty of room for whatever gear you plan to bring along for the ride.
Do you often tow things like a boat or camper to explore the outdoors with your family? That’s not a problem for the Ford Explorer. When the Ford Explorer has the right equipment, it can tow up to 5,300 lb with its base engine or 5,600 lb with the V6 engine.
Standard Equipment
When you test-drive the Ford Explorer at our Shelbyville, KY, Ford dealership, you’ll see it’s packed with sought-after features. Its amenities include:- Power Liftgate
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity
- A blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert
- Forward collision warning and intervention system