Ford Explorer
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2020
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $25,138–$38,575
The overview
The redesigned 2020 Explorer has newfound handling agility and a spacious, quiet cabin, but the driving experience is marred by a clunky transmission, noisy engine, and stiff-edged ride. Most versions use the base 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is energetic but raspy sounding. The transmission has rough shifts, particularly at low speeds. In our tests this combination returned an unimpressive 21 mpg overall. A hybrid was offered through the 2023 model year, but it focused more on power and towing capabilities than fuel economy. The Sync 3 infotainment system is very easy to use. 2025 models are now equipped with Ford's Digital Experience infotainment system, which runs on Android Automotive powered by Google automotive services. The driving position is much improved, but the third-row seat is less roomy now. A power liftgate is standard. Standard through 2024, Ford's Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced safety systems included forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and blind spot warning. For 2025, ACC and LCA are added as standard features on all trims (included with Ford's Co-Pilot360 Assist+ suite), and BlueCruise is optional on all but the base Active trim. 2026 adds a new Tremor off-road-focused trim.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ Active 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $38,575 | 2/5 | Not rated | 23 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ Active 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $36,025 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 23 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ XLT 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $32,925 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 23 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ XLT 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $28,675 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 23 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ XLT 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $25,138 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 23 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
Active 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $38,575
- Retail value range
- $32,875 - $49,475
- Original MSRP range
- $38,465 - $56,905
- Trade-in range
- $31,570 - $48,145
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,910
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 70 in
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Weight
- 4,565 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,255 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,600 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 44.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 38686 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
Active 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $36,025
- Retail value range
- $29,500 - $42,775
- Original MSRP range
- $40,050 - $56,770
- Trade-in range
- $28,120 - $41,640
Ratings
- Road test score
- 75/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 68%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,910
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 70 in
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Weight
- 4,565 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,255 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,600 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 44.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+0+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 30343 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
XLT 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $32,925
- Retail value range
- $21,650 - $37,725
- Original MSRP range
- $36,860 - $56,770
- Trade-in range
- $19,815 - $36,670
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 62%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,330
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 70 in
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Weight
- 4,565 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,255 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,600 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 44.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 28754 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
XLT 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $28,675
- Retail value range
- $19,725 - $34,850
- Original MSRP range
- $36,760 - $56,525
- Trade-in range
- $17,755 - $33,580
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 66%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,330
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 70 in
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Weight
- 4,565 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,255 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,600 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 44.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 25414 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
XLT 4-door SUV AWD 2.3-liter 4 (300 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $25,138
- Retail value range
- $16,625 - $30,475
- Original MSRP range
- $35,510 - $55,630
- Trade-in range
- $13,705 - $29,000
Ratings
- Road test score
- 74/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 61%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 27 MPG
- EPA combined
- 23 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 29 MPG
- Tested overall
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,330
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 70 in
- Wheelbase
- 119 in
- Weight
- 4,565 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,255 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,600 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 44.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 23030 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
