Street Smart with a Touch of Rugged: Time to Explore

Bold style comes naturally when you’re in command of the 2023 Ford Explorer—especially with the sleek front grille that comes in a variety of styles depending on the trim, like the ultra-sleek black mesh design on the ST model. Meanwhile, the chiseled lines and smooth curves not only demand head turns for the right reasons but also help with the streamlined profile that assists with an aerodynamic design. Opt for the Platinum model, and the adaptive LED headlights help grant extra visibility and even turn around corners with you as you steer for uncompromised safety and excellence. When it’s time to set off for your next adventure, the possibilities are near-endless with continuous versatility and a variety of powertrains to help suit your style. Head to Hilltop Ford in Richmond, CA, to test drive the 2023 Ford Explorer and get started with your next adventure.

Unleash Your Inner Explorer: Versatile Power Awaits

Let the adventure begin—with three engines available, you’re geared for nearly any adventure you have in mind, especially since even the base 2.3L EcoBoost^® I-4 is turbocharged and geared to unleash 300 horsepower to help you blast off with ease or experience a fun pace on the highways. Need more strength? The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 packs 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft torque to help you bask in premier exhilaration—it’s even the motor that comes with the ST model to help your 2023 Ford Explorer specs reach epic status, helping you keep up with a few sports cars in the area with ease. When you want to get the job done efficiently, the available 3.3L V6 hybrid motor packs 318 horsepower and 322 lb-ft torque to help you tow up to 5,000 lbs—that’s enough strength to move most types of boats, teardrop trailers, or even take your powersport vehicles with you to your next destination, like jet skis to the water or dirt bikes to the trails.

When you’re ready to venture off the paved paths, consider the Timberline model from the 2023 Ford Explorer configurations, where you’ll gain 8.66 inches of ground clearance and special off-road suspension to help you dominate virtually everything from sandy paths to rough terrains. Speaking of surfaces, with the standard Terrain Management System^™, you’ll get up to seven selectable drive modes to help tailor your cruise to what lies ahead, including Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand (4WD), Slippery, Sport, Tow/Haul, and Eco Mode).

The Ultimate Road-Trip Ready Interior Awaits: Relax Inside

Take a seat in the 2023 Ford Explorer interior, where all three rows are designed to comfort you and your passengers for the entire journey—even in the front, the available Active Motion^® seats offer five massage themes on your back to help you refresh and work out sore spots after a long day’s work (or play). To help set the moods right, the available multi-color ambient lighting emits glows in one of seven colors through your cabin for sleek nighttime driving. Meanwhile, the available twin-panel moonroof can let light in, give you alluring views of the stars, or even help you and your passengers breathe some fresh air on the go.

For standard fun, a 10.1-inch LCD touchscreen comes standard powered by SYNC^® 3, helping you manage your entertainment or connect with your smartphone with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™, where a familiar interface helps you play your favorite tunes or load directions from many of your top navigation apps on your compatible device. The functions even work like a tablet, so feel free to pinch-to-zoom when you need a closer view with the available navigation or in certain mobile apps for peak convenience.

A New Meaning to Street Smarts: Ride with Ford Co-Pilot360^™

Across all models of the 2023 Ford Explorer, safety comes first with the standard Ford Co-Pilot360^™, which features systems like Lane Keep Assist, helping you keep in line by alerting you when you start to drift by accident—and if you sway too many times, you’ll see a coffee cup icon, advising you to take a break to help reduce distractions. When you hit the highways, BLIS^® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert helps you navigate to the fast lane with ease, as you’ll receive a notification when you need to merge with a detected driver in a hard-to-see area. For helping you avoid fender benders Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, which warns you of detected obstacles ahead to help you judge whether to merge or brake—and if you don’t react the system can stop for you—even to help you avoid pedestrians on the road at safe speeds. That’s only the beginning of the safety awaiting you in the 2023 Explorer, as systems like Rear Parking Sensors, Side-Wind Stabilization, Trailer Sway Control, and much more also come standard to help bring peace of mind to each adventure and commute.

Embark on the Perfect Journey: Start Near Oakland, CA

Are you ready to push the limits of exploration, fun, and exhilaration in a sharp SUV? Head to Hilltop Ford near San Francisco, CA, and test drive the 2023 Ford Expedition. Our team also aims to put your needs first, so let us know how we can help, from assisting you with finding your favorite trim to helping keep your Ford SUV running smoothly in the summer—it’s only the beginning of how we can put your needs first as your local Ford dealership near Fremont.