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What’s the top speed of a Ford Explorer?

I’m not looking for a super-fast vehicle—I want an SUV for my family—but I’d still like something with a little oomph. How fast is the Ford Explorer?

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Jacqulyn Graber · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The 2022
Ford Explorer
is a wonderful family vehicle, with plenty of room for both passengers and cargo. Plus, it reaches a top speed of 145 mph thanks to two powerful engine options, a 300-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine, and a 400-hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6
The vehicle’s quick performance makes it a typical choice for local and state police forces across the country—who occasionally need to engage in high-speed chases.
Keep in mind that while the two engine options don’t offer much of a difference in terms of top speed, they will have an effect on how quickly your Explorer can accelerate.
The lower trim levels that are equipped with the 4-cylinder engine—such as the
XLT
—can go from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.9 seconds. On the other hand, the higher trim levels that have the V-6 engine—like the
ST
—will do the same in 5.2 seconds.
This might not seem like a huge difference, but if you’ve got a lead foot, you’ll definitely feel the change in pick up.
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