Ford Explorer 0-60 times
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2022 Ford Explorer 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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ST 4dr 4x4 400 Hp, 415 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4701 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.3 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
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ST 4dr 4x2 400 Hp, 415 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 18 City / 25 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.3 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
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Platinum 4dr 4x2 365 Hp, 380 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4969 Weight, 25 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.5 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Platinum 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 380 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 5076 Weight, 23 City / 26 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.5 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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King Ranch 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 380 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4345 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.5 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Base 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Base 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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XLT 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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XLT 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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ST-Line 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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ST-Line 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Limited 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Limited 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd auto transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Timberline 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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King Ranch 4dr 4x2 365 Hp, 380 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4345 Weight, 18 City / 25 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
2021 Ford Explorer 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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ST 4dr 4x4 400 Hp, 415 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4701 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.3 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
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Platinum 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 380 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4727 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.5 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Base 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Base 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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XLT 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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XLT 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Limited 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Limited 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
Car And Driver Results
| Zero to 60 mph | 5.2 sec |
| Zero to 100 mph | 13.3 sec |
| Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.2 sec |
| Top gear, 50-70 mph | 3.8 sec |
| Standing ¼-mile | 13.8 sec @ 101 mph |
| Braking, 70-0 mph | 161 ft |
| Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.86 g |
2020 Ford Explorer 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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ST 4dr 4x4 400 Hp, 415 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4701 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.3 sec, 13.8 @ 0 |
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Platinum 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 380 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4727 Weight, 18 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.5 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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XLT 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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XLT 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Limited 4dr 4x2 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, rear-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
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Limited 4dr 4x4 300 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4345 Weight, 20 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 10-spd transmission |
5.9 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
Car And Driver Results
| Zero to 60 mph | 5.2 sec |
| Zero to 100 mph | 13.3 sec |
| Rolling start, 5-60 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Top gear, 30-50 mph | 3.2 sec |
| Top gear, 50-70 mph | 3.8 sec |
| Standing ¼-mile | 13.8 sec @ 101 mph |
| Braking, 70-0 mph | 161 ft |
| Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad | 0.86 g |
2019 Ford Explorer 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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Sport 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4901 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
5.7 sec, 14.3 @ 99 |
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Platinum 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4901 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
5.7 sec, 14.3 @ 99 |
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Base 4dr 4x4 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4629 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.7 sec, 16 @ 90 |
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XLT 4dr 4x4 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4629 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.7 sec, 16 @ 90 |
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Limited 4dr 4x4 280 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4629 Weight, 18 City / 25 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8 sec, 16.1 @ 88 |
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Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4443 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 93 |
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XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4443 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 93 |
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Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive 280 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4443 Weight, 19 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8.4 sec, 16.6 @ 83 |
Car And Driver Results
2018 Ford Explorer 0-60 times, all trims
| Trim | 0-60 times, 1/4 mile |
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Sport 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4901 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
5.7 sec, 14.3 @ 99 |
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Platinum 4dr 4x4 365 Hp, 350 Lb-Ft., twin turbo, 4901 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
5.7 sec, 14.3 @ 99 |
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XLT 4dr 4x4 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4629 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.7 sec, 16 @ 90 |
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Base 4dr 4x4 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4629 Weight, 16 City / 22 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
7.7 sec, 16 @ 90 |
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Limited 4dr 4x4 280 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4629 Weight, 18 City / 25 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, four-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8 sec, 16.1 @ 88 |
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Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4443 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 93 |
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XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive 290 Hp, 255 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4443 Weight, 17 City / 24 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8.2 sec, 16.3 @ 93 |
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Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive 280 Hp, 310 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 4443 Weight, 19 City / 27 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, front-wheel, 6-spd transmission |
8.4 sec, 16.6 @ 83 |
Car And Driver Results
Ford Explorer 0-60 mph acceleration across years
| Year of a Model | 0-60 times, Quarter mile |
| 2022 | 5.3 - 5.9 sec, 13.8 @ 0 - 14.4 @ 0 mph |
| 2021 | 5.3 - 5.9 sec, 13.8 @ 0 - 14.4 @ 0 mph |
| 2020 | 5.3 - 5.9 sec, 13.8 @ 0 - 14.4 @ 0 mph |
| 2019 | 5.7 - 8.4 sec, 14.3 @ 99 - 16.6 @ 83 mph |
| 2018 | 5.7 - 8.4 sec, 14.3 @ 99 - 16.6 @ 83 mph |
| 2017 | 5.7 - 8.4 sec, 14.3 @ 99 - 16.6 @ 83 mph |
| 2016 | 5.7 - 7 sec, 14.4 @ 96 - 15.4 @ 92 mph |
| 2015 | 5.7 - 7 sec, 14.4 @ 96 - 15.4 @ 92 mph |
| 2014 | 5.5 - 7 sec, 14.2 @ 97 - 15.5 @ 92 mph |
| 2013 | 5.5 - 7 sec, 14.2 @ 97 - 15.5 @ 92 mph |
| 2012 | 6.4 - 7.3 sec, 15 @ 93 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
| 2011 | 6.4 - 7.3 sec, 15 @ 93 - 15.6 @ 91 mph |
| 2010 | 8.4 - 9 sec, 16.4 @ 80 - 17.5 @ 79 mph |
| 2009 | 6.8 - 8.7 sec, 15.4 @ 88 - 16.8 @ 79 mph |
| 2008 | 6.8 - 8.7 sec, 15.4 @ 87 - 16.8 @ 79 mph |
| 2007 | 6.8 - 8.7 sec, 15.4 @ 87 - 16.8 @ 79 mph |
| 2006 | 6.8 - 8.7 sec, 15.4 @ 88 - 16.8 @ 79 mph |
| 2005 | 7.9 - 8.6 sec, 15.8 @ 84 - 16.7 @ 80 mph |
| 2004 | 7.8 - 9.1 sec, 15.7 @ 84 - 16.7 @ 80 mph |
| 2003 | 7.5 - 8.5 sec, 16.2 @ 0 - 17.2 @ 0 mph |
| 2002 | 7.8 - 8.5 sec, 16.3 @ 0 - 17.1 @ 0 mph |
| 2001 | 7.8 - 8.5 sec, 16.4 @ 0 - 17.1 @ 0 mph |
| 2000 | 7.9 - 9.2 sec, 16.5 @ 0 - 17.8 @ 0 mph |
| 1999 | 8 - 9.2 sec, 16.6 @ 0 - 17.9 @ 0 mph |
Ford Explorer competitors' 0-60 mph acceleration
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Dodge Durango 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 4.1 - 8 sec
- Quarter Mile 12.7 @ 0 - 15 @ 0 mph
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 4.5 - 6.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.2 @ 0 mph
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Honda Crosstour 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 5.9 - 9 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.4 @ 97 - 16.7 @ 88 mph
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GMC Acadia 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.1 - 8 sec
- Quarter Mile -
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Honda Pilot 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 - 6.5 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 0 mph
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Hyundai Santa Fe 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.2 - 8.9 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.6 @ 0 - 16.6 @ 0 mph
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Buick Enclave 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.6 - 6.9 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.3 @ 0 mph
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Nissan Pathfinder 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.7 - 7 sec
- Quarter Mile 16 @ 0 mph
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Ford Flex 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.2 @ 0 mph
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Jeep Cherokee 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.2 @ 0 mph
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Chevrolet Traverse 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 6.8 - 7 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.2 @ 0 - 15.4 @ 0 mph
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Mazda CX-9 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.1 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.5 @ 0 mph
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Nissan Murano 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.1 - 7.3 sec
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Toyota Highlander 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.2 sec
- Quarter Mile 15.5 @ 0 mph
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Kia Sorento 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.2 - 8.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.4 @ 0 mph
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Toyota 4Runner 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.3 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.5 @ 0 mph
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Jeep Grand Cherokee 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 7.4 - 7.7 sec
- Quarter Mile -
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GMC Acadia Limited 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8.1 - 8.4 sec
- Quarter Mile -
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Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8.6 sec
- Quarter Mile 16.7 @ 85 mph
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Mitsubishi Outlander 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 8.6 - 8.8 sec
- Quarter Mile 18.5 @ 0 mph
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Dodge Journey 0-60
- Zero To Sixty 9.5 sec
- Quarter Mile 14.8 @ 80 mph
Cars with the same 0-60 time
| Car | 0-60 times, quarter mile |
| 2022 BMW 740 | 5.3 sec, 0 @ 0 |
| 2022 Dodge Charger | 5.3 sec, 0 @ 0 |
| 2022 Ford F-150 | 5.3 sec, 14.4 @ 0 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 5.3 sec, 0 @ 0 |
| 2022 Kia Stinger | 5.3 sec, 0 @ 0 |
| 2022 Lincoln Navigator L | 5.3 sec, 13.7 @ 0 |
Introduction
Ford switched from the traditional body-on-frame construction to a more carlike unibody when it introduced the current generation of explorers back in 2011.
The Explorer is still competitive while entering the eighth model year of its current generation. Currently, the Explorers third-row seat isn’t tremendously spacious, and it doesn’t have the most significant cargo capacity in its class.
0-60 and Engine specs
The base and XLT Explorer trims have a standard fare of a 3.5-liter V-6 providing 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. In most situations, the base engine provides adequate go but can feel winded climbing grades. The optional 2.3-liter turbo-4 with its 280 hp outshined by 310 pound-feet of torque is a better choice. For maximum power and thirst, Explorer Sport and Platinum trims use a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 with 365 hp and 350 pound-feet. Meaning equipped Explorers average just 18 mpg combined.
All Explorers use a 6-speed automatic transmission regardless of engine. All-wheel drive is optional except with the twin-turbo V-6 where it’s mandatory, whereas, front-wheel drive is standard.
The Explorer rides smoothly while taking big bumps in stride despite the large 20-in wheels on many models. Explorer Sports’ firmer special suspension settings are not unduly so. On a curvy road no Explorer hides its mass that well, but unlike some crossover competitors, they feature accurate, direct steering and less body lean. There’s only so much suspension tweaking that can cancel out the Explorers 5,000-pound weight which is before passengers are added.
The Explorer isn’t an adventure mobile even with the multi-mode traction control system on all-wheel-drive models. It tires feature tame, street-oriented treads and it seats low to the ground.
The Explorer can confidently tow smaller trailers with the turbo engines. The twin-turbo V-6 on Sport and Platinum trims can tow 5,000 pounds while the 2.3-liter is rated to tow 3,000 pounds.
Exterior & Interior
The Explorer’s shape is clean and largely unadorned on the outside. The current model is modern enough and smart in certain lighter shades with large wheels and doesn’t try to be faux ragged. Now alloy wheels as standard equipment on all versions of the Explorer, as well as tinted windows are included.
Black grilles make them look like Ford Interceptor police vehicle. Ford charges $55,000 and LED lights, and distinctive wheels help them look worth it.
Unlike other Ford products, the Explorer’s interior avoids the busy look. The optional 8.0-inch touchscreen integrates well with its surroundings, though the 4.2-inch screen on base models doesn’t do it any favors. Earlier explorers’ frustrating capacitive switches have been replaced by much more functional traditional buttons for audio and climate functions.
The synthetic wood trim and dressier stitching in Limited and higher Explorers is more convincing than Base Explorers’ simple cloth upholstery and plain trim.
Verdict
Before its major redesign, the 2018 Ford Explorer gets mild freshening. Also, a 4G LTE modem and Wi-Fi hotspot, and a new Safe and Smart package combine several active safety and driver assist tech together are available.
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