2022 Explorer Trims
2023 Ford Explorer® Trims | XLT vs. ST vs. Platinum vs. King Ranch®
Whether you’re interested in off-roading on the weekends or require an SUV that can hold seven passengers and offers modern amenities, the 2023 Ford Explorer® has something for everyone. For a detailed feature breakdown by trim, read through this 2023 Ford Explorer trims guide crafted by the team at McDonald Ford.
Interested in more information? Check out our Ford Explorer review.
If you’re ready to give this Ford SUV a test drive, first view our new Ford Explorer inventory in Freeland, MI, then pair your favorite model with a finance or lease offer. Next, give us a call at (989) 695-5566 or use our online form to reach out and schedule a test drive.
2023 Ford Explorer Explorer SUV
The 2023 Ford Explorer SUV is stacked with premium features like a Terrain Management System™, which offers seven selectable drive modes — Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, Slippery, Sport, Tow/Haul, and Eco.
Key Features:
- 2.3L EcoBoost® I4 engine
- Ten-speed automatic transmission
- Terrain Management System
- Power liftgate
- 18-in. Sparkle Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- LED headlamps and tail lamps
- Rear spoiler
- Power side view mirrors
- Power one-touch up/down front windows
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology
- 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
- Post-collision braking system
- Post-collision braking system
- Rear parking sensors
- SYNC® 3 infotainment system with 10.1-in. touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Six speakers
- AM/FM radio
- FordPass Connect™ with 4G Wi-Fi® hotspot
- 4.2-in. productivity screen
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Second-row 30/35/30 split fold-flat bench seat
- Third-row 50/50 split-fold bench seat
- Tri-zone automatic temperature control
- Front-row center console
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2023 Ford Explorer XLT
Make enduring winters easier with the heated front seats and side view mirrors on the 2023 Ford Explorer XLT.
Key Features
The XLT includes most Explorer features.
- Heated side view mirrors with security approach lamps
- Roof rack side rails
- Privacy glass
- 6.5-in. productivity screen
- Remote keyless entry
- Second-row captain’s chairs with E-Z entry and armrests
- Heated front seats
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Four-way power front passenger’s seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
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2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line
Add a sporty aesthetic, premium sound system, and luxurious cabin accommodations to your repertoire in the 2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line.
Key Features
The ST-Line includes most XLT features.
- 20-in. machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- LED fog lamps
- Blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
- Power-folding side view mirrors with auto fold
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 360-degree camera with split-view display
- Remote start
- Wireless charging pad
- Voice-activated touchscreen navigation
- HD Radio™
- 12-speaker B&O® sound system with subwoofer
- Multi-color ambient lighting
- ActiveX™ trimmed seats with Miko® inserts and red stitching
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
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2023 Ford Explorer Limited
Make it easier to resist weather extremes when you drive a 2023 Ford Explorer Limited with features like a heated steering wheel and second-row seats, and ventilated front seats. Also, the Limited trim offers a hybrid engine for eco-conscious drivers.
Key Features
The Limited includes most XLT features.
- Available 3.3L hybrid engine
- 20-in. premium painted aluminum wheels
- Universal garage door opener
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather-trimmed seats with micro-perforated inserts and accent stitching
- Ventilated front seats
- Second-row heated seats
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2023 Ford Explorer Timberline
Off-road with confidence thanks to the paddle shifters, limited slip rear axle, and off-road front struts and rear shocks on the 2023 Ford Explorer Timberline.
Key Features:
The Timberline includes most XLT features.
- SelectShift® capability with paddle shifters
- 3.58 TORSEN® limited-slip rear axle
- Off-road front struts and rear shocks
- 18-in. high-gloss black painted aluminum wheels
- All-terrain tires
- Unique Dark Carbonized Gray Timberline grille
- Timberline badges
- Side view mirrors with Timberline projection lamps
- Cargo area management system
- ActiveX trimmed seats with heathered cloth insert, Deep Tangerine stitching, and Timberline logo
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2023 Ford Explorer ST
Experience improved handling with the sport-tuned independent front and rear suspension on the 2023 Ford Explorer ST.
Key Features
The ST includes most XLT features.
- Unique sport-tuned independent front and rear suspension
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine
- 20-in. machined aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- LED fog lamps
- Unique blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
- Black front and rear skid plate elements
- Quad chrome exhaust tips
- “Explorer” hood badge
- Ford performance 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 accent stitching, and ST logo
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
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2023 Ford Explorer Platinum
Access additional cargo capacity with the ease that the PowerFold® third-row seat offers on the 2023 Ford Explorer Platinum.
Key Features
The Platinum includes most Limited features.
- 3.3L hybrid engine
- Available 3.0L EcoBoost V6
- Side mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming and memory settings
- Illuminated front scuff plates
- Reverse brake assist
- Leather seating surfaces with tri-diamond perforated inserts
- PowerFold third-row seat
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2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch
Look good and feel good when you slide into the 2023 Ford Explorer King Ranch®, which boasts amenities like an instrument panel trimmed with real wood, eye-catching stitching, and plush leather seats.
Key Features:
The King Ranch includes most Limited features.
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6
- 20-in. ten-spoke aluminum wheels
- King Ranch badging
- Java liftgate scuff
- Mesa Del Rio leather-wrapped steering wheel with Norias stitching
- Instrument panel with real Sapele Wood appliques
- Del Rio leather seat trim with Mesa/Norias seat color and lasso-perforated inserts
- King Ranch logo insert on front and second-row seat backs
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2022 Ford Explorer Model Trims | Freeland, MI
Stylish, roomy, and ready for anything, the flexible three-row 2022 Ford Explorer adds a sporty new trim to the lineup in 2022 ? the Explorer ST-Line equipped with a turbocharged engine. Learn about the eight Explorer trim options, then search our inventory at McDonald Ford in Freeland, MI, to locate your favorite ride and stop by our dealership or contact us at (989) 573-5312 to set up a test drive. Make sure you check out our current finance and lease offer, too.
2022 Ford Explorer Trim Options
Explorer
Stylish and roomy, the 2022 Ford Explorer lives up to its name. Enjoy every moment, whether you’re running errands or heading out of town, thanks to these standard features:
- Starting MSRP: $33,745
- 2.3L EcoBoost® turbocharged I4 engine producing 300 HP and 310 lb.-ft. of torque
- Ten-speed automatic transmission
- RWD or intelligent 4WD
- LED tail lamps
- Configurable daytime running lights
- Power glass exterior mirrors
- 18-in. five-spoke Sparkle Silver aluminum wheels
- Ford Co-Pilot360™
- Tri-zone automatic temperature control
- SYNC® 3 technology with 8-in. touchscreen
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- FordPass Connect™ 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Reverse sensing system
- Cloth seats
- Eight–way power driver’s seat
- Second-row 35/30/35 split fold-flat and reclining seats with E-Z Entry
- Third-row 50/50 split-folding manual bench seat
XLT
Elevate your driving comfort with a few more convenience features on the XLT trim. Along with most base model features, find:
- Starting MSRP: $37,245
- Black roof rack side rails
- Intelligent access with push-button start
- Heated exterior mirrors with LED turn signal indicators and security approach lamps
- LED signature lighting
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Dual second-row smart charging USB ports
- Second-row captain’s seats with E-Z Entry
- 6.5-in. color LCD instrument panel cluster screen
ST-Line
Get ready for turbocharged fun in the new 2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line. Along with most XLT features, you’ll discover:
- Starting MSRP: $45,245
- Remote start
- 20-in. machined aluminum wheels
- Blackout headlamps and tail lamps
- LED fog lamps
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- PowerFold® mirrors
- Multi-color ambient lighting
- EXPLORER hood badge
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Heated steering wheel with red stitching
- ActiveX® seat material with Miko® inserts and red stitching
- HD Radio™
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- 360-degree camera with split view
- Wireless charging pad
- 12-speaker B&O® sound system
Timberline
Are you thinking of taking your Explorer off the beaten path? The features added to the 2022 Ford Explorer Timberline can help you find your way, with some ST-Line features, plus:
- Starting MSRP: $46,745
- Intelligent 4WD
- Terrain Management System™
- LED fog lamps
- Blackout treatment on headlamps and tail lamps
- Off-road front struts and rear shocks
- 18-in. high gloss black aluminum wheels
- All-terrain tires
- Remote start
- Heated sport steering wheel with Deep Tangerine stitching and paddle shifter
- ActiveX seat material with heathered cloth insert and Deep Tangerine stitching
Limited
Think practical with a luxury-focused attitude. The 2022 Explorer Limited includes some ST-Line features, then adds:
- Starting MSRP: $45,995
- Available 3.3L hybrid engine
- Satin aluminum roof rack side rails
- 20-in. aluminum wheels
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- PowerFold mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Front parking sensors
- Heated steering wheel
- Multi-color ambient lighting
- 12-speaker B&O sound system
- Leather seats with micro-perforations and accent stitching
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- 360-degree camera with split view
ST
Power through just about any challenge with the 2022 Ford Explorer ST that comes equipped with a potent V6 engine and sport-tuned suspension. Along with most Limited trim features, find:
- Starting MSRP: $47,745
- 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine producing 400 HP and 415 lb.-ft. of torque
- Sport-tuned suspension
- EXPLORER badge on hood
- 20-in. machined-aluminum wheels
- Quad chrome exhaust tips
- ST projection lamps on exterior mirrors
- Sport style steering wheel
- 12.3-in. instrument panel digital cluster
- Leather seat upholstery with Miko® micro-perforated inserts and City Silver accent stitching
King Ranch®
Do you love a Southwestern vibe? The 2022 Explorer King Ranch® delivers the look and feel we think you’ll love. Along with the powerful V6 engine and most features you’ll find on the ST trim, enjoy:
- Starting MSRP: $53,995
- 3.31 non-limited slip rear axle
- 20-in. ten-spoke aluminum wheels
- Hands-free, foot-activated liftgate
- Exterior mirrors with driver’s side auto dimming
- Quad chrome exhaust tips
- Reverse brake assist
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Real Sapele wood instrument panel applique
- Mesa Del Rio leather steering wheel with Norias stitching
- Del Rio leather seats with lasso-perforated inserts
- PowerFold third row seat
- Premium Technology Package
- B&O sound system with 14 speakers
- 10.1-in. LCD portrait touchscreen
- Front multicontour seats with Active Motion®
Platinum
With top-of-the-line luxury and amenities and a powerful hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Ford Explorer Platinum is modern-day adventure at its best.
- Starting MSRP: $52,595
- 3.3L hybrid engine producing 318 HP and 322 lb.-ft. of torque
- Available 3.0L EcoBoost V6
- Adaptive headlamps
- 21-in. bright machined-face aluminum wheels
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- Leather seats with tri-diamond perforated inserts
- 12.3-in. digital instrument panel cluster
- Gray ash swirl wood applique
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