Engine options for the 2018 Ford Explorer
Trying to figure out which Ford Explorer engine you want under your hood? Maybe you aren’t even sure which engines are available for the latest iteration of this beloved Ford SUV. Find your answers as we cover all the engine options for the 2018 Ford Explorer.
How many engine options does the Explorer have?
There are five trim levels available for the 2018 Ford Explorer, and in all, there are three engine options available. We will tell you about each one including its performance, efficiency, and what trim levels they are available on below.
3.5-Liter V6
Standard: Base, XLT
Optional: Limited
This base model engine ensures that every Explorer has the grunt you need. With 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque all optimized with performance in mind for low, mid, and high ranges, this engine is plenty powerful. It also provides up to 17-city mpg and 24-highway mpg.
2.3-Liter EcoBoost
Standard: Limited
Optional: Base, XLT
To some, it may just be a 4-cylinder engine option, but there’s a reason this particular engine comes standard on some higher trims. With 280 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, it may be more desirable than the 3.5-liter option, especially since it gets 19-city mpg and 27-highway mpg.
3.5-Liter EcoBoost V6
Standard: Sport, Platinum
Optional: None
This engine combines the best of both worlds. Now you can have your V6 and your turbo too! With 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, it outperforms previous engines options, and with up to 16-city mpg and 22-highway mpg, it gets great gas mileage too!
Which engines are available with AWD?
So maybe you’ve found the right trim or even the right engine, but now you are likely wondering if you can even get that combination with the all-wheel-drive system that you want. With Ford, you always have tons of options, especially with the 2018 Explorer.
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In fact, every trim level with every available engine option is available with AWD or FWD, with the only exception being the Platinum trim which comes with AWD standard. Though the fuel economy does go down a little with AWD, you also get better control in a lot of driving situations.
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