Meet the 2023 Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer has always been known for its versatility and comfort, and with the 2023 edition you’ll find even more of these same qualities alongside sophisticated technology. Its seven-seater cabin offers some of the most luxurious features found in any SUV today, while its driver-assist features take leisurely drives to the next level, both on and off-road.

Performance

The 2023 Explorer’s engine choices offer something for everyone, and even the base option, a 2.3-liter four-cylinder, produces plenty of strength with 300 horsepower. The other two choices are a 318-horsepower 3.3-liter hybrid V6 and a responsive 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6.

Towing heavy trailers behind this SUV is easy when fully equipped, thanks to the 5,600-pound available towing capacity offered by the 3.0-liter V6, and when it comes time to switch from highways to trails, the Intelligent 4WD system can automatically adjust the vehicle’s traction to adapt to more challenging terrains.

Design

Along with three-zone climate control and heated, leather-trimmed seating, the 2023 Explorer’s cabin offers plenty of luxurious comfort features and space for as many as seven passengers. The auto-dimming rearview mirror can help prevent distractions by dimming the reflection of headlamps from vehicles behind you, while the twin-panel moonroof is perfect for taking in views of the stars at night.

Loading groceries or other cargo into the vehicle is made easier with the power-operated, flip-down rear seating, while plenty of distinctive wheel styles and exterior paint colors are available to give the vehicle a more personalized look, including 20-inch premium painted wheels and the unique Rapid Red and Stone Blue color options.

Technology

The Explorer’s SYNC 3 infotainment system not only offers both a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and hands-free control over media files, phone calls, and apps but also pairs with an available 12-speaker B&O sound system that can take old songs and breathe new life into them with enhanced clarity and deep bass.

If you or any of your passengers need to get on the Internet during road trips, the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot can accommodate and allows multiple devices to connect to it up to 50 feet away.

Safety

As for this edition’s safety features, Pre-Collision Assist works together with Automatic Emergency Braking to warn you of possible collisions while also stopping the vehicle as a last resort to avoid them.

BLIS, or the Blind Spot Information System, offers coverage for both the vehicle and a trailer, so you’ll know if other vehicles are hiding in blind spots near either of them. Long road trips can lead to driving fatigue, which is why the Adaptive Cruise Control is there to take some of the load off by setting the vehicle on course at your preferred speed while also adjusting this as needed based on traffic conditions.

The 2023 Explorer offers the best of all worlds, as it delivers surprisingly strong performance and versatility for such a spacious and comfortable SUV. To hop inside the cabin and take it for a test drive, contact us today at Brown’s Ford of Johnstown.

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