Car financing: 2023 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.9 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 15 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.9 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 15
For sale
We do not have a 2023 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2023 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 207 g/km | 229.5 g/km | 234.5 g/km | 259.3 g/km | 269 g/km | 278.8 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.80 | $15.19 | $15.50 | $17.05 | $17.83 | $18.29 | $18.29 |
2023 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,800 | US$2,850 | US$3,125 | US$3,275 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,760 | $3,038 | $3,100 | $3,410 | $3,566 | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2023 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (25), electrical system (14) and suspension (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V451000 | 2026-07-14 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly. |
| 26V159000 | 2026-03-17 | seat belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured. |
| 26V123000 | 2026-03-03 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 25V685000 | 2025-10-10 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit... |
| 25V455000 | 2025-07-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. |
| 25V442000 | 2025-06-27 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,... |
| 25V393000 | 2025-06-13 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving. |
| 25V159000 | 2025-03-14 | back over prevention:software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 24V852000 | 2024-11-08 | equipment:other:labels | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor... |
| 24V091000 | 2024-02-08 | suspension:front:macpherson strut | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing. |
| 23V686000 | 2023-10-13 | back over prevention:display function | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the... |
| 23V597000 | 2023-08-25 | engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pipes, hoses, and fittings | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment. |
| 23V342000 | 2023-05-12 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
| 23V070000 | 2023-02-10 | power train:automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may... |
| 23V022000 | 2023-01-23 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2023 Ford Explorer?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2023 Ford Explorer for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2023 Ford Explorer, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the Explorer
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints on file, mostly about unknown or other, electrical system and suspension. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
It runs the 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid, with rear-wheel drive. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Combined fuel use is 8.9 L/100 km: about 27 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.80, and a 300 km weekend about $41.40. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Explorer makes sense
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What to expect from the Explorer
The higher seat of a full-size SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Try before you buy
Drive the Explorer on your commute before you commit to it. A week with the Explorer answers more than any brochure. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Which one to look for
Within the 2023 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.80 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
When you know your dates
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
The 2023 Ford Explorer trims in Canada
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2023 Ford Explorer from us first.
Ask us about the 2023 Ford Explorer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2023 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2023 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2023 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2023 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2023 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2023 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2760.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.