As standard, the Ford 2024 Explorer is powered by a 2.3-liter 300 hp turbo-4 motor which does the 0-60 MPH sprint in 6 seconds. The sportier Explorer ST gets a mighty 3-liter twin-turbo 400 hp V6 engine that is capable of doing 0 to 60 MPH in just 5.2 seconds. It also gets a higher top speed of 146 MPH but the towing capacity remains constant at 5,300 lbs. The MPG rating of 21/28 MPG in city/highway conditions for the standard powertrain of the Explorer 2024 is pretty decent but the twin-turbo engine brings it down to 18/25 MPG.
Buyers no longer have the option to opt for the Explorer hybrid model as it is now limited to just the police interceptor model. There are no changes made to the exterior or the interior at all and buyers get an option of 7 exterior color options and 2 interior color options. The cabin comes loaded with features to the brim and offers a cargo space of 18.2 cu-ft even with all seats up. The Explorer scores great in terms of safety, having received a perfect 5-star rating from the NHTSA and a "Top Safety Pick" accolade from the IIHS for the previous model year.
The reliability rating of 80/100 from J.D. Power is just on par with the segment standard which is led by the likes of the Buick Enclave. Expect the 5-year cost of ownership to be around $52,450 which again is on the higher side of the spectrum. Since there is no change to the Explorer's prices, finance offers start at a monthly payment of $619 at 2.9% APR for a 60-month period with a $3,836 down payment. Lease deals begin at $553/month for a tenure of 36 months for an annual mileage of 10,500 miles with $4,338 due at signing.