Ford Explorer Trims
2023 Ford Explorer® Trims | XLT vs. Limited vs. ST vs. King Ranch®
Ready to get the most out of your modern adventures? The 2023 Ford Explorer® is here to give you a convenient experience as you pick up the kids, head to the trails, or go camping. The Explorer adapts to your active lifestyle by keeping you comfortable and connected as you take on your days in your choice of eight trims. With advanced driver assistance and technology, you can get where you need to go and take on any adventure in the Explorer. The Greenbrier Ford team in Lewisburg, WV, has put together this trims guide to help you decide if this SUV is for you. You can also view our in-depth 2023 Explorer review for more information about key features and specifications.
Browse our Explorer inventory at Greenbrier Ford in Lewisburg, WV, to find the Explorer for you. Interested in a specific Explorer or want to learn more? Contact us online or call us at (304) 645-2244 if you have any questions.
2023 Ford Explorer Trim Options
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2023 Ford Explorer Base
With a multitude of deluxe comfort amenities, advanced connectivity tech, and an energetic 300-horsepower engine, the 2023 Ford Explorer is ready to help get you through your busy days.
MSRP: Starting at $36,760
MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway
RWD / 4WD
Key Features:
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I4 engine with auto start/stop technology
- 300 HP and 310 lb.-ft. of torque
- Ten-speed automatic transmission
- Terrain Management System™
- 18-in. five-spoke Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- Automatic LED low- and high-beam headlamps
- LED taillamps
- Power liftgate
- Power side view mirrors
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Five 12V powerpoints and two USB ports
- Rear parking sensors
- Six speakers
- SYNC® 3 with 8-in. LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ compatibility
- FordPass Connect™ 4G LTE Wi-Fi®
- Cloth upholstery
- Eight-way power driver’s seat / four-way manual front passenger’s seat
- Second-row 35/30/35 split fold-flat bench seat
- Third-row 50/50 split-fold bench seat
- Ford Co-Pilot360™
- Auto high-beam headlamps
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross traffic alert
- Lane keeping system
- Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
- Rear view camera with backup assist grid lines
- AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
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2023 Ford Explorer XLT
The 2023 Ford Explorer XLT offers comfort for the whole family to make your journey easier with premium features like heated front seats and easy access to the third row.
MSRP: Starting at $38,570
MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway
RWD / 4WD
Key Features:
Most Base trim features, plus:
- LED signature lighting
- Heated side view mirrors
- Privacy glass on second-row, third-row, and liftgate windows
- Roof rails
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 6.5-in. LCD productivity screen
- Dual second-row smart-charging USB ports
- Unique cloth upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Second-row captain’s seats with E-Z entry
- SecuriCode® keyless entry keypad
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2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line
Drive with the power of an SUV and the interior feel of a sports car in the 2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line with sporty red interior stitching.
MSRP: Starting at $46,005
MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway
RWD / 4WD
Key Features:
Most XLT features, plus:
- 20-in. machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- LED fog lamps
- Unique blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
- Power-folding side view mirrors with Autofold
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- 360-degree camera with split view
- Multi-color ambient interior lighting
- Remote start
- Heated, sport-style steering wheel with red stitching
- Wireless charging pad
- Ebony door panel with red stitching
- HD Radio™
- B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen® with 12 speakers, including subwoofer
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- ActiveX™-trimmed seats with Miko® inserts and red stitching
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering
- Evasive steering assist
- Voice-activated navigation system
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2023 Ford Explorer Limited
Bring peace of mind to your busy days with the advanced technology and safety features included in the 2023 Ford Explorer Limited.
MSRP: Starting at $47,070
MPG: Up to 21 city / 28 highway
RWD / 4WD
Key Features:
XLT features, plus:
- Available 3.3L hybrid engine
- 318 HP and 322 lb.-ft. of torque
- 20-in. premium painted aluminum wheels
- LED fog lamps
- Silver-painted skid plate elements
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- Power-folding side view mirrors with Autofold and security approach lamps
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- 360-degree camera with split-view display
- Front parking sensors
- Second-row sunblinds
- Remote start
- Heated steering wheel
- Universal garage door opener
- Wireless charging pad
- HD Radio
- B&O sound system with 12 speakers
- Leather-trimmed seats with micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
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2023 Ford Explorer Timberline®
With unique settings catered to the outdoors, the 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline® is made for off-roading journeys that bring you to new heights.
MSRP: Starting at $48,980
MPG: Up to 19 city / 22 highway
4WD
Key Features:
Most XLT features, plus:
- Hill Descent Control™
- 3.58 TORSEN® limited-slip rear axle
- Off-road front struts and rear shocks
- SelectShift® capability with paddle shifters
- 18-in. high-gloss black-painted aluminum wheels
- Unique LED fog lamps
- Unique blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
- Steel skid plates
- Unique Dark Carbonized Gray Timberline grille
- Timberline projection lamps on side mirrors
- Front tow hooks
- Cargo area management system
- 360-degree camera with split-view display
- Remote start
- Heated, sport-style steering wheel with Deep Tangerine stitching
- Unique Deep Cypress door trim panel with Deep Tangerine stitching
- ActiveX-trimmed seats with heathered cloth insert, Deep Tangerine stitching, and Timberline logo
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- Class IV trailer tow package
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2023 Ford Explorer ST
The powerful V6 engine of the 2023 Ford Explorer ST brings you the thrill of hearing an engine purr in an SUV that looks and feels good.
MSRP: Starting at $50,005
MPG: Up to 18 city / 26 highway
RWD / 4WD
Key Features:
Most XLT features, plus:
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
- 400 HP and 415 lb.-ft. of torque
- Unique sport-tuned independent suspension
- SelectShift capability with paddle shifters
- 20-in. machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- LED fog lamps
- Unique blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
- Black skid plate elements
- Black grille mesh insert
- Quad chrome exhaust tips
- Ford Performance branded door sill scuff plates
- Remote start
- Heated, sport-style steering wheel with ST logo
- 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Leather-trimmed seats with Miko micro-perforated inserts, City Silver stitching, and ST logo
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Class IV trailer tow package
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2023 Ford Explorer Platinum
They say platinum is one the strongest metals — feel bold and confident in the 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum with classy 21-inch wheels helping you conquer what is in your way.
MSRP: Starting at $53,820
MPG: Up to 25 city / 26 highway
RWD / 4WD
Key Features:
Most Limited features, plus:
- 3.3L hybrid engine
- 21-in. bright machined-face aluminum wheels with Luster Nickel-painted pockets
- Adaptive headlamps
- Premium silver-painted skid plate elements
- Unique Satin Aluminum finish grille
- Driver’s side auto-dimming outside mirror with memory
- Illuminated front scuff plates
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Heated steering wheel
- Multi-piece gray ash swirl real wood instrument panel appliques
- 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
- 110V/150W AC power outlet
- Leather seating surfaces with tri-diamond perforated inserts
- PowerFold® third-row seat
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2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch
Drive like royalty and make your presence known in the 2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch® with a V6 powerful engine and luxurious leather interior.
MSRP: Starting at $54,075
MPG: Up to 18 city / 26 highway
RWD / 4WD
Key Features:
Most Limited features, plus:
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
- 20-in. ten-spoke aluminum wheels with King Ranch center cap
- Quad chrome exhaust tips
- Driver’s side auto-dimming outside mirror with memory
- Mesa Del Rio leather-covered center console with King Ranch logo
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Multi-color ambient interior lighting
- Reverse brake assist
- Mesa Del Rio leather steering wheel with Norias stitching
- Rear Sapele wood instrument panel appliques
- 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
- 110V/150W AC power outlet
- Del Rio leather seats in Mesa/Norias color with lasso-perforated inserts
- PowerFold third-row seat
- King Ranch logo insert in front- and second-row seat backs
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