Used 2022 Ford Explorer Base for sale 

The Explorer is available with all the latest in-car tech and driver aids Ford has to offer.  - Edmunds

The 2022 Ford Explorer is available in 7 trim levels: base, XLT, ST-Line, Timberline, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum trim levels. Prices for the same start from an MSRP of $33,245 for the base variant and go upto $54,115 for the top-end variant. The 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is standard on the base trims while Explorer ST trim and above come with the turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine.

RWD is standard across the lineup, while we can add the optional AWD system for an additional $2000. There is also an ST-Line appearance package that can be added for the base four-cylinder models. The ST-Line appearance package will add 20-inch wheels, a black grille, unique badges, and dual exhaust tips. 

Changes to the tune of a 10.1-inch touchscreen setup, multi-contour seats, and a 14-speaker B&O sound system are included with the Explorer Platinum trim. The Timberline gets a second-row bench seat, whereas the new XLT Sport Appearance Package brings Ebony seat bolsters and Light Slate inserts to the mix.

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The 2022 Ford Explorer XLT trim is a proper step-up from the base trim but has all the features of the higher trims as well. It adds a lot of generously nice features and the option of adding the Co-Pilot 360+ to add parking sensors all around, surround-view camera, lane centering system, and adaptive cruise control. So for the price of MSRP $36,145, it is the one to go for from the Explorer lineup.

The lineup's three powertrains offer a commendable blend of capability, performance, and efficiency. - MotorTrend 

The 2022 Ford Explorer carries forward its two engine options from the 2021 model year. The first is a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine which makes 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque and is found in the base, XLT, Timberline, and Limited trims. The newly added Explorer ST-Line comes with various appearance and technology upgrades but features the same base engine configuration. The 3.0L Ecoboost V6 on the ST model makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. The transmission for both engines of the 2022 Ford Explorer is a 10-speed automatic that directs all the power to the rear wheels.

The Timberline trim also gets better off-road struts and rear shocks with a limited-slip rear axle, allowing it to have better control off-road. The 2022 Ford Explorer can finish the 0-60 mph sprint in 6.8-seconds with the RWD and 6.2 seconds when equipped with AWD. The 2022 Explorer completes the standing quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph. The Explorer ST, on the other hand, does the same 0-60 MPH sprint in just 5.3 seconds.

In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,300 pounds with the base 2.3L engine. The Ford Explorer is the most powerful of the above, making 300 hp from the smallest displacement engine, and also has the best performance and towing capacity. Following this is the Toyota Highlander making 295 hp.

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The 2022 Ford Explorer is a carryover model from the 2021 model year with no changes to the mechanical parts or engine. The 2022 Explorer will offer fuel economy figures of 20 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highway, and a combined 24 MPG. This is when it comes with a 2.3L engine with RWD. the same engine with AWD offers 1 MPG less in all three criteria.

The Ford Explorer with the 3.0L Ecoboost V6 engine gives 18/24/21 MPG in the city/highway/combined, respectively. The 4WD with the 3.0L engine gives 2 MPG less on the highway and 1 MPG less combined. In terms of fuel capacity, the 2.3L engine gets a 17.9-gallon fuel tank and the 3.0L engine gets a 20.2-gallon fuel tank. Compared to the competition, the Ford Explorer is quite average matching the Highlander in its base spec, the Honda Pilot offers more range.

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Inside, the Explorer's dimensions indicate it has more second- and third-row legroom than all of its three-row competitors. - Auto Blog

The 2022 Ford Explorer will carry forward the same interior design and features of the 2021 model year. The Explorer can accommodate up to 7 occupants comfortably. The base will offer an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with a second-row bench seat and cloth upholstery. The XLT will add second-row captain's chairs. The Limited trim can add a 10-way power-adjustable driver and 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seats and will add leather seating surfaces as well.

The Timberline trim will include ActiveX seat upholstery. The King Ranch will offer the signature Del Rio leather with Norias stitching and finally, the Platinum trim will add tri-diamond perforated leather seating surfaces with accent stitching. Tri-zone climate control is standard. Multicolor ambient lighting is only available on the Limited and King Ranch trim. The Ford Explorer has a cargo capacity of 18.2 cu. ft.

The Ford Explorer has a seating capacity of 7 which is one less than the competition but does offer the most legroom in the third row, however, for the first and second row, it offers similar to the competition. In terms of infotainment, There is an 8-inch touchscreen mounted on the center console and is standard on all trims except King Ranch and Platinum trim which come with a 10.1-inch vertically mounted touchscreen that runs on the Sync 3 system.

As the Sync 4 system has made its debut, we reckon Ford could add it for the 2022 model. The infotainment features include a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, navigation on higher trims, SiriusXM satellite radio, AM/FM radio, and 6-speakers on the base, and XLT with 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system on the Limited trim and higher.

No other three-row SUV offers the variety of options as the 2022 Ford Explorer. - Auto Blog

For its exteriors, the 2022 Ford Explorer will carry over the design and styling from the 2021 model, as it got a full redesign in 2020. The exterior will feature slim headlights, a fitted grille, sharp character lines on the side, and a roof that has the appearance of being sloped downward, but really is not. The exterior will also feature LED fog lights, roof rails, and 18-inch wheels, However, there is the option of 20-inch wheels available. some trims will even get a panoramic roof.

The King Ranch trim does come with chrome exterior accents and 20-inch chrome wheels as standard. But the biggest exterior features are on the Timberline trim which comes with a red pinstripe accent to the exterior, its own unique grille with Ford Performance Auxiliary lights, 18-inch aluminum with laser-etched Timberline logo wrapped in Bridgestone all-terrain tires, and an improved ground clearance of 8.7 inches, 0.8-inches more than the standard Explorer.

In terms of dimensions, the Ford Explorer measures 198.9-inches in length and 119.1-inches in the wheelbase, which is longer than the competition in length and wheelbase. It is also the widest by a small margin. However, it has a ground clearance of 7.9-inches similar to the Toyota Highlander and Hyundai Palisade, but if you compare the Timberline trim with the competition it has a higher ground clearance than the rest.

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The 2022 Ford Explorer is a carryover model and will come with no structural changes. The 2021 Explorer scored a 5-star overall safety rating, out of a possible 5-stars, from the NHTSA and has scored an overall "Good" rating from the IIHS. Along with this, it also has been awarded Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS.

For the Ford Explorer to good scores in all its tests, also shows how well it is equipped with safety and driver-assist features. The standard safety features will include stability control, SOS post-crash alert system, lane-keeping system, reverse sensing system, safety canopy system, and a few more. Higher trims do add Ford 360 Assist which adds many more driver-assist features.

The 2022 Ford Explorer is expected to release in Fall 2021 and is expected to start at a price of $33,250. Being a carry-over model, it will be the same as the 2021 model and many of the features will remain the same. Even then the base Explorer will come with a good set of features and space for the family. Having said that, Ford has introduced an array of an additional set of premium features across the trim lineup, which is sure to jack up its value.