2023 Ford Explorer — Full Specifications

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24Combined MPG (UK)

3L 6-cylEngine

Regular GasolineFuel Type

N/AInsurance Group UK

5★NHTSA Safety

272CO₂ g/km

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The 2023 Ford Explorer is a suv powered by a 3L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine, returning around 24 mpg (UK) / 20.0 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Ford Explorer workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Full Specifications

Engine	3L 6-cyl
Transmission	Automatic 10-spd
Fuel Type	Regular Gasoline
Drive	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Body Style	SUV
Seats	Data not available
Length	Data not available
Width	Data not available
Height	Data not available
Kerb Weight	Data not available
Fuel Economy (UK)	24 combined / 22 urban / 30 extra-urban mpg
Fuel Economy (US EPA)	20.0 combined / 18.0 city / 25.0 highway mpg
CO₂ Emissions	272 g/km

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UK Running Costs

Insurance group not available — check with your insurer. At around 8,000 miles per year and 24 mpg combined, expect roughly 1515 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators. Planning a road trip? turn this SUV into a basecamp with Traverseon's sleeping-platform kit .

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Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

5★Overall

5★Frontal

5★Side

4★Rollover

How It Compares

How does the Ford Explorer compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 24 mpg figure is 3 mpg below that average. Its 272 g/km CO₂ figure is 11 g/km higher than the 261 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 894 SUVs in our dataset.

Last updated: 12 September 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) & NHTSA snapshots 18 July 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2023 Ford Explorer have?

It's fitted with a 3L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic 10-spd transmission.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Ford Explorer?

It returns around 24 mpg (UK) combined, or 20.0 mpg on the US EPA cycle.

Does the 2023 Ford Explorer have a good safety rating?

It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash protection.

How many seats does the 2023 Ford Explorer have?

Seating capacity data is not available for this model year. It's classed as a suv.

Is the Ford Explorer's fuel economy good for a SUV?

It returns around 24 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track.