What are the engine and performance specs of the 2022 Ford Explorer?

By Product Expert | Posted in Ford, New Ford Models on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at 5:10 am
2022 Ford Explorer in blue

Performance Specs of the 2022 Ford Explorer

Let’s welcome this new year with one of the most capable and balanced SUVs ever created by the brand coming with its all-new successor, the 2022 Ford Explorer. Designed to comfortably seat up to seven passengers and packed with exciting technological elements, the 2022 Ford Explorer means pure possibilities. Let’s check out the performance features of the 2022 Ford Explorer at Eric Von Schledorn in Milwaukee, WI.

What powers the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The engineers of Ford have developed two capable gasoline engines and a hybrid variant to power the 2022 Ford Explorer. A turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine comes as the standard engine specification for the SUV. The engine can produce about 300 hp and provides a fuel efficiency of an estimated 20 mpg and 28 mpg, depending on driving conditions. For the thrill-seeking offroaders, the SUV can be equipped with the more athletic turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost® engine that produces a mind-blowing 400 hp to take matters to a different level. When equipped with this engine, the approximate fuel efficiency is around 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The engine variants offered for the 2022 Ford Explorer are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission for a seamless driving experience.


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A hybrid engine for the 2022 Ford Explorer?

Yes, the future of automotive technology is unleashed by combining an efficient electric motor with the signature gasoline engine. The 2022 Ford Explorer Platinum and Platinum Hybrid models are the only hybrid vehicles in their class that can tow 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. A naturally aspirated 3.3-liter V6 hybrid engine powers the SUV up to 313 hp and delivers an approximate fuel economy of a combined estimated 26 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

2022 Ford Explorer instrument cluster sport mode
2022 Ford Explorer towing and off-roading

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Feel free to schedule a test drive of the 2022 Ford Explorer from our dealership at Eric Von Schledorn in Milwaukee, WI, and experience the thrill first-hand.

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