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2013 Ford Explorer XLT
SUV · 290 hp · 19–20 mpg combined
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$32,680Factory 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 tracking25 factory options, from $75 to $2,250.
Equipment Group 202A$2,250
Dual Headrest DVD Entertainment System$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,595
Equipment Group 201A$1,500
20-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels w/P255/50R20 A/S BSW Tires$1,195
2.0L I4 EcoBoost Engine$995
Voice Activated Navigation System$795
2nd Row Captain's Chairs$750
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear Seatbelt Package$595
Trailer Tow Package Class III$570
Power Liftgate$495
Splash Guards$185
Cargo Shade$135
Roof Rack Crossbars$135
2nd Row Console$100
Smokers Kit w/Element$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 200A—
Federal Emissions State Dealer Order For California Emissions States Registration—
License Plate Bracket—
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
129 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear parking sensors
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Dual zone air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- alloy and leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- 2 one-touch power windows
- digital keypad power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way power driver seat
- 2-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way power passenger seat
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- 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
- Transmission
- Drive type
- painted alloy wheels
- 18 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P245/60R18 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- 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 height 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
- 6 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 6 months of provided satellite radio service
- mast antenna
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
- Mobile Internet (Browser)
4 interiors
- Charcoal Black
- Charcoal Black
- Medium Light Stone
- Medium Light Stone
Premium cloth or leather.
10 factory paints
- Kodiak Brown Metallic
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Tuxedo Black Metallic
- Ginger Ale Metallic
- Oxford White Clearcoat
- Deep Impact Blue Metallic
- White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
- 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
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Other years of the Explorer XLT.
2014 Explorer XLT
$32,900$220 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2012 Explorer XLT
$32,095$585 less11 colors · starting MSRP
2015 Explorer XLT
$33,000$320 more16 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.