Ford Explorer Engine Specifications
The 2026 Ford Explorer is offered with 2.0L–3.5L engines in 4 and 6-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2026):
The Ford Explorer is available with 4 2.3L and Automatic (S10) (Part-time 4-Wheel Drive).
Ford Explorer Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026Config 5 of 6 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026Config 6 of 6 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025Config 3 of 6 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025Config 4 of 6 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025Config 5 of 6 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025Config 6 of 6 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024Config 1 of 8 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024Config 2 of 8 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024Config 3 of 8 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024Config 4 of 8 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024Config 5 of 8 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024Config 6 of 8 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024Config 7 of 8 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024Config 8 of 8 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 1 of 17 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 2 of 17 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 3 of 17 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 4 of 17 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023Config 5 of 17 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 6 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 7 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023Config 8 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023Config 9 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 10 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023Config 11 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 12 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 13 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 14 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023Config 15 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023Config 16 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023Config 17 of 17 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 1 of 15 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 2 of 15 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 3 of 15 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022Config 4 of 15 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 5 of 15 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022Config 6 of 15 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 7 of 15 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022Config 8 of 15 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 9 of 15 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 10 of 15 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022Config 11 of 15 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022Config 12 of 15 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 13 of 15 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022Config 14 of 15 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022Config 15 of 15 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 1 of 10 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021Config 2 of 10 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 3 of 10 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021Config 5 of 10 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 6 of 10 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021Config 7 of 10 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 8 of 10 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021Config 9 of 10 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021Config 10 of 10 | Auto 10-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 | 3.0L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020Config 5 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2020Config 6 of 6 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 | 3.3L | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 4 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 5 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016Config 6 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016Config 7 of 7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2015Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 4 of 6 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 5 of 6 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 | 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015Config 6 of 6 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Ford Explorer data analysis
How Ford Explorer engine displacement varies
Across 102 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Ford Explorer, engine displacement runs from 2 litres to 3.5 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Ford Explorer (SIDI) at 2 litres, and the weakest to the 2015 car (SIDI) at 3.5 litres — a spread of 43%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Ford Explorer would be misleading.
What changed for 2026
Average engine displacement for the 2026 Ford Explorer is 2.7 litres, against 2.8 litres for the 2025 car — it fell by 0.1 litres. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Ford Explorer data
This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Ford Explorer record we hold for this measurement — 102 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these Ford Explorer numbers
The 2015 through 2026 Ford Explorer entries here cover variants including SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; FFV, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; without Stop-Start, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L and FFV. 2023 is the busiest model year in the record with 17 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted engine displacement figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these Ford Explorer figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford Explorer record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Explorer Engine Specs
What engine does the Ford Explorer have?
The Ford Explorer is available with 4 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.3L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Ford Explorer available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Ford Explorer is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.
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