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2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch
SUV · 400 hp · 20–21 mpg combined
Sticker from
$54,075Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$39,997Median across 42 listings
Below sticker
$14,078The MSRP, minus the median
Market
Dealers are asking $14,078 under sticker.
That is the median across 42 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 47 days.
Sticker$54,075
Dealers ask$39,997
−$14,078
42 listings47 days median on the lot
Own one? That is the asking price on other people's. Yours is a different number.
Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking33 factory options, from $40 to $1,995.
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995
Dual Panel Moonroof$1,695
Premium Technology Package$1,295
Technology Package$995
Class IV Trailer Tow Package$545
Safe Deposit - Console Vault$400
Roof-Rail Crossbars$350
All-Weather Floor Mats w/Carpet Mats$200
Splash Guards$180
Cargo Area Management System$165
Cargo Mat$160
Cargo Organizer - Large$100
All-Weather Floor Liners - Third Row w/Second Row Bench Seats$95
All-Weather Floor Liners - Third Row w/Second Row Captain's Chairs$95
Engine Block Heater$90
Cargo Organizer - Standard$90
Wheel Lock Kit$80
Smoker's Package$75
Roadside Assistance Kit$70
First Aid Kit$50
Daytime Running Lights (Fleet)$45
Cargo Organizer - Soft-Sided Cooler Bag w/Adjustable Carrying Strap & Ford Logo$40
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot Credit−$20
SecuriCode Delete−$45
Rear Auxiliary Controls Credit−$100
Second Row Heated Seat Controls Credit−$100
B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen w/HD Radio - Reduced Capacity Amplifier−$100
2nd Row Bench—
50-State Emissions System—
Cosmetic Non-Functioning Fog Lamp Credit—
Equipment Group 701A—
Hands-Free Liftgate Delete—
License Plate Bracket—
Which Explorer is right for you?
Ten trims, $36,760 to $54,220. Tap one to open it.
Base300 hpXLT300 hpST-Line300 hpLimited300 hpTimberline300 hpST400 hpLimited Hybrid318 hpPlatinum Hybrid318 hpKing Ranch400 hpPlatinum400 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,435, from XLT to ST-Line.
The numbers.
Two configurations: all-wheel or rear-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.
400hp3.0L six-cylinder turbo
415lb-ftTorque
20–21mpgCombined · 18 city · 24–26 highway
AWD / RWD10-speed automatic
6Seats
18.2 cu ftCargo volume
5,600 lbsMax towing
134 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium leather
- sport 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
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- ventilated driver seat
- ventilated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- power folding split-bench third row seats
- 2 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- front, side, and rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- 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
- power rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- alloy wheels
- 20 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/55R20 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- 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
- emergency braking preparation
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Bang & Olufsen premium brand speakers
- 980 watts stereo output
- 14 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
1 interior
- Mesa/Norias
Premium leather.
9 factory paints
- Atlas Blue Metallic
- Stone Blue Metallic
- Forged Green Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Agate Black Metallic
- Jewel Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
15 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2023 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 King Ranch.
2024 Explorer King Ranch
$54,625$550 more23 colors · starting MSRP
2022 Explorer King Ranch
$53,630$445 less10 colors · starting MSRP
2025 Explorer Active
$40,050$14,025 less7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.