2024 Ford Explorer

• Drive home in this three-row crossover SUV for substantial power, sporty capabilities, and all-star comfort.
• Thanks to eight available trim models, there’s an Explorer for every kind of driver.
• Depending on which Explorer trim model you select, these sporty Fords can deliver up to 400 horsepower!
• Choose from seven shades of paint for your 2024 Explorer, including Agate Black and Rapid Red Metallic.

When you’re shopping for a midsize crossover with three rows of seating, over-the-top power, and cutting-edge tech and comfort features, you can’t beat the Explorer. This American icon lives up to its reputation for reliability, too, making it a favorite among families.

For 2024, there’s no hybrid powertrain option. We expect a refreshed Explorer for the 2025 model year, but we don’t yet know whether the hybrid will make a comeback!

With the Explorer, you certainly have options. Choose from eight trim models: Base, XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, Limited, ST, King Ranch, and Platinum. The one that’s right for you provides features that will improve your daily drive, but also comes with a price that’s well within your budget! Let’s take a look at how each Explorer can enhance your everyday cruising.

The baseline Explorer is a comfortable, high-tech option, with standard features that include:

• Cloth upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Terrain Management System
• Power liftgate
• Rear parking sensors
• Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids (including blind-spot warning, lane departure mitigation, and forward collision mitigation)

Compared to the handsomely equipped base model, the mid-level XLT enhances your ride with Ford’s SYNC infotainment system, comfort upgrades, and a few extra utility features:

• ActiveX seating material
• Heated front seats
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Second-row captain’s chairs
• 6.5-inch digital gauge cluster
• SYNC 3 with 10.1-inch touchscreen
• Intelligent Access with push-button start
• Roof rails
• Heated exterior mirrors

For a great price on sporty styling, there’s the ST-Line. This Explorer builds on the mid-level XLT features with a few luxury features:

• ActiveX seating material with Miko inserts and red contrast stitching
• Ambient interior lighting
• Built-in navigation
• 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium sound system
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• Surround-view camera system
• Black grille and exterior trim
• Dark-tinted headlights and taillights
• 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+

This Explorer adds to the XLT lineup with trail-friendly qualities, like extra ground clearance and all-terrain tires. But it also improves everyday comfort, thanks to soft, faux-leather seating and heated-second row seats. Other Timberline upgrades include:

• Faux-leather upholstery with cloth inserts
• Heated second-row seats
• All-wheel drive
• All-terrain tires
• Limited-slip rear differential
• 8.66-inch ground clearance
• Steel underbody skid plates
• Trailer towing equipment
• Exclusive front-end styling

With the Limited, you can enjoy family-friendly interior luxury at a reasonable price. Compared to the middling XLT, the Limited adds coveted upgrades, such as leather upholstery and a premium sound system. Other features include:

• Leather-trimmed seats with micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Power-folding and heated second-row seats
• Second-row sunshades
• 12-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen, including subwoofer
• Ambient interior lighting
• 20-inch Premium-painted aluminum wheels
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Front parking sensors

The high-performance Explorer trim model improves speed with the turbocharged V6 engine, plus an exclusive sport-tuned suspension. The ST is also known for its unique styling and upscale cabin. Features include:

• Leather upholstery with Miko micro-perforated inserts and City Silver accent stitching
• Front sport seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• 3.0L EcoBoost V6 with auto start-stop technology
• Transmission paddle shifters
• Quad chrome exhaust tips
• Trailer towing equipment
• Ford Performance ST SUV Experience Driving School class
• Optional Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package
• Optional ST High package (adds luxury features, like driver’s seat memory, wireless smartphone charging, and a premium sound system)

A luxury-minded cowboy would love the King Ranch styling, which includes exclusive Del Rio leather upholstery, wood cabin trim, and leather-wrapped interior panels. These Explorers also improve the tech setup with a bigger digital gauge cluster and driver’s seat memory settings. Features include:

• Del Rio leather upholstery with lasso-perforated inserts
• Driver’s seat memory
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• Power-adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Power-releasing second-row captain’s chairs
• Leather-wrapped interior panels
• Wood interior trim
• 20-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels with King Ranch center cap
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
• Hands-free liftgate
• Rear automatic braking

For top-of-the-line luxury, choose the Platinum. It adds to the King Ranch features with unique styling and classy upgrades, including:

• Leather seating with ti-diamond perforated inserts
• Exclusive wood interior trim
• 21-inch bright machined-face aluminum wheels with Luster Nickel-painted pockets
• Adaptive headlights
• Satin aluminum grille and exterior trim
• Exclusive grille with stain aluminum finish