Forge ahead with the rugged 2025 Ford Explorer®, a three-row SUV ready for your family’s daily driving needs and weekend adventures. You’ll find one of two robust engines under the hood, including a 2.3L inline four-cylinder (I4) and a 3.0L V6, both ready to power your drive and handle light-duty towing. Learn more about what the engines are capable of with this 2025 Ford Explorer engine guide created by the team at Westfield Ford in Countryside, IL. Be sure to see our other resources for more information, including our Explorer review and our Explorer trims guide.
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Find capable power behind the wheel of the 2025 Ford Explorer with its two EcoBoost® engine options. The standard 2.3L EcoBoost I4 produces 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. If you’re in need of extra power, consider the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine, which generates 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission and are available with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). View engine specifications in the following table.
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 310 lb.-ft. | 415 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Ten-speed automatic | Ten-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4WD | RWD / 4WD |
The 2025 Ford Explorer maintains a respectable fuel economy with both of its engines thanks to their EcoBoost design and auto start-stop technology to limit idling. EcoBoost turbo engines feature direct fuel injection and twin independent variable camshaft timing to provide excellent power while maintaining respectable fuel efficiency. You’ll find the best fuel efficiency in the Ford Explorer with the 2.3L EcoBoost I4 engine and RWD, which has 20 city and 29 highway MPG. The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 follows with 18 city and 25 highway MPG with either drivetrain. View fuel efficiency by engine in the following table.
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
|---|---|---|
| MPG (RWD) | 20 city / 29 hwy | 18 city / 25 hwy |
| MPG (4WD) | 20 city / 27 hwy | 18 city / 25 hwy |
The 2025 Ford Explorer sports robust towing capabilities to help you bring your adventure essentials for the journey. When properly equipped, the Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,000 pounds with either engine. Handle a boat, ATVs, bikes, or other toys with this impressive capacity. View towing capacity in the following table.
| Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Towing | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
Every 2025 Ford Explorer trim has the Class III Trailer Tow Package standard, enhancing your towing capabilities. The package includes a receiver for a Class III trailer tow hitch, allowing the Ford Explorer to tow compatible trailers.
Take on your everyday commutes in the 2023 Ford Explorer® with a choice of three powerful engines, which can each tow a light trailer easily. See what each of the three engine options have to offer with this 2023 Ford Explorer engine review created by the team at Westfield Ford in Countryside, IL.
For more information on the Ford Explorer as a whole, check out our model review. Find the right Ford Explorer for your needs within our inventory when you’re ready to take the next step. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (877) 470-0298.
The 2023 Ford Explorer starts at $36,760 MSRP.
Experience impressive power with the 2023 Ford Explorer engine’s horsepower output.
|
Engine |
2.3L EcoBoost® I4 |
3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
3.3L V6 hybrid |
|
Horsepower |
300 HP |
400 HP |
318 HP |
|
Torque |
310 lb.-ft. |
415 lb.-ft. |
322 lb.-ft. |
Enhance your adventures with the towing capabilities of the 2023 Ford Explorer.
|
Engine |
2.3L EcoBoost I4 |
3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
3.3L V6 hybrid |
|
Max. Towing |
5,300 lbs. |
5,600 lbs. |
5,000 lbs. |
The 2023 Ford Explorer offers respectable fuel efficiency with the two EcoBoost engines featuring automatic on/off technology and a hybrid option.
|
Engine |
2.3L EcoBoost I4 |
3.0L EcoBoost V6 |
3.3L V6 hybrid |
|
MPG (city/hwy) |
21 / 28 |
18 / 26 |
27 / 28 |
The 2.3L EcoBoost I4 engine is the standard engine on the 2023 Ford Explorer, and offers well-rounded performance. The engine is paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission and can utilize up to 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque to tow a maximum of 5,300 pounds. Automatic stop/start technology improves its fuel economy, and it has an MPG of 21 city and 28 highway.
Larger than its I4 counterpart, the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine boasts the highest performance metrics on the 2023 Ford Explorer with 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Due to its size, it can tow 300 pounds more than the I4 for a maximum amount of 5,600 pounds. Like the I4, it’s paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. It achieves 18 city and 26 highway MPG with help from its automatic stop/start technology.
If you’re looking to harness hybrid gas and electric power, then consider the 3.3L V6 hybrid engine. It features the best MPG for the 2023 Ford Explorer, with a maximum of 27 city and 28 highway. It has slightly lower towing capabilities, with a 5,000 pounds capacity, and has a respectable output of 318 horsepower and 322 pound-feet of torque. The 3.3L V6 hybrid engine is equipped with a ten-speed automatic transmission.
When you’re ready to find a 2025 Ford Explorer for sale near La Grange, IL, visit Westfield Ford. Our dealership in Countryside, IL, has an impressive collection of Ford Explorer models for you to choose from, so you can get the SUV power you need. Feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (866) 306-5556 if you have any questions.
