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2013 Ford Explorer Limited
SUV · 290 hp · 19–20 mpg combined
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$38,100Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking26 factory options, from $75 to $6,595.
Equipment Group 303A$6,595
Equipment Group 302A$5,600
Equipment Group 301A$2,600
Dual Headrest DVD Entertainment System$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,595
2.0L I4 EcoBoost Engine$995
Voice Activated Navigation System$795
2nd Row Captain's Chairs$750
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package$595
20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires$595
Trailer Tow Package Class III$570
Power Liftgate$495
Splash Guards$185
Cargo Shade$135
Roof Rack Crossbars$135
Smokers Kit w/Element$100
2nd Row Console$100
Rear Bumper Protector$85
All-Weather Floor Mats$75
Wheel Lock Kit$75
California Emissions System—
California Emissions System Not Required—
Engine Block Heater—
Equipment Group 300A—
Federal Emissions State Dealer Order For California Emissions States Registration—
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Which Explorer is right for you?
Four trims, $29,100 to $40,780. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,420, from XLT to Limited.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
290hp3.5L six-cylinder
255lb-ftTorque
19–20mpgCombined · 17 city · 23–24 highway
FWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
21 cu ftCargo volume
4,557–4,697 lbsCurb weight
5,000 lbsMax towing
149 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 2 one-touch power windows
- digital keypad power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- 12V and 110V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- cargo net
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- Single zone rear air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- wood and simulated alloy trim on dash
- leather and simulated alloy trim on center console
- leather, wood and simulated alloy trim on doors
- alloy and leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 3 memorized driver seat settings
- 6-way power passenger seat
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/50R20 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- post-collision safety system
- dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Sony premium brand stereo system
- Sony premium brand speakers
- 390 watts stereo output
- 12 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- surround audio surround audio (discrete)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 6 months of provided satellite radio service
- video monitor
- mast antenna
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
- Mobile Internet (Browser)
5 interiors
- Medium Light Stone
- Charcoal Black
- Medium Light Stone
- Charcoal Black
- Pecan
Premium leather or leather.
10 factory paints
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Tuxedo Black Metallic
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Oxford White Clearcoat
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Deep Impact Blue Metallic
- Kodiak Brown Metallic
- Ginger Ale Metallic
- Green Gem Metallic
8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
12 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2013 Explorer.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Explorer Limited.
2014 Explorer Limited
$38,10010 colors · starting MSRP
2012 Explorer Limited
$37,855$245 less11 colors · starting MSRP
2015 Explorer Limited
$38,200$100 more15 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.