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The Ford Explorer zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 41 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Ford Explorer 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Ford Explorer is 2020 Ford Explorer ST, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 13.8 seconds at 101 , according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Ford Explorer is 1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 11.7 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 18.2 seconds at 75 , according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Ford Explorer tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 8.03 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.13 seconds at 86.29 mph.

Average Ford Explorer 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times Per Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2023
6.20 sec
14.80 sec
2022
6.40 sec
14.90 sec
2020
6.24 sec
14.72 sec
2017
6.15 sec
14.70 sec
2016
6.87 sec
15.23 sec
2013
6.95 sec
15.30 sec
2012
9.20 sec
16.90 sec
2011
7.74 sec
16.24 sec
2007
8.05 sec
16.35 sec
2006
7.90 sec
16.25 sec
2005
8.20 sec
16.40 sec
2002
9.30 sec
16.95 sec
2001
8.50 sec
16.60 sec
2000
8.40 sec
16.50 sec
1999
8.40 sec
16.60 sec
1997
8.50 sec
16.50 sec
1996
8.85 sec
16.85 sec
1995
11.07 sec
18.00 sec
1991
11.25 sec
18.05 sec

All Ford Explorer Performance Tests

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0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
Explorer 2023 by Ford ST-Line
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  90 mph
Vehicle
Explorer 2022 by Ford Timberline
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  95
Vehicle
Explorer 2022 by Ford Timberline
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  89
Vehicle
Explorer 2020 by Ford Limited Hybrid
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  92
Vehicle
Explorer 2020 by Ford ST
0-60 Time
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.8 sec @  101
Vehicle
Explorer 2020 by Ford ST
0-60 Time
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.9 sec @  99.9
Vehicle
Explorer 2020 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  93
Vehicle
Explorer 2020 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  89.6
Vehicle
Explorer 2017 by Ford Platinum EcoBoost
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  98
Vehicle
Explorer 2017 by Ford Platinum EcoBoost
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  94
Vehicle
Explorer 2016 by Ford Limited 2.3L EcoBoost
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  84.5
Vehicle
Explorer 2016 by Ford Platinum EcoBoost
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  93.1
Vehicle
Explorer 2016 by Ford Sport EcoBoost
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  96
Vehicle
Explorer 2013 by Ford Limited
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.7
Vehicle
Explorer 2013 by Ford Sport EcoBoost
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  97
Vehicle
Explorer 2012 by Ford Limited 2.0L EcoBoost
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82.9
Vehicle
Explorer 2011 by Ford Limited
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  89
Vehicle
Explorer 2011 by Ford Limited
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.2
Vehicle
Explorer 2011 by Ford Limited
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.6
Vehicle
Explorer 2011 by Ford Limited
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  84
Vehicle
Explorer 2011 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  90
Vehicle
Explorer 2007 by Ford Sport Trac Limited V8
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  84.3
Vehicle
Explorer 2007 by Ford Sport Trac Limited V8
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85
Vehicle
Explorer 2006 by Ford Eddie Bauer V8
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  86
Vehicle
Explorer 2006 by Ford Limited V8
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  87
Vehicle
Explorer 2005 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  83
Vehicle
Explorer 2002 by Ford Eddie Bauer
0-60 Time
10.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  77
Vehicle
Explorer 2002 by Ford Limited
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  82.1
Vehicle
Explorer 2002 by Ford Limited
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  81.4
Vehicle
Explorer 2002 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82
Vehicle
Explorer 2001 by Ford Sport Trac
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83
Vehicle
Explorer 2000 by Ford Sport 2-door
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  83
Vehicle
Explorer 1999 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  75.1
Vehicle
Explorer 1997 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  82.9
Vehicle
Explorer 1996 by Ford XLT V8
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82
Vehicle
Explorer 1996 by Ford XLT V8
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  81.3
Vehicle
Explorer 1995 by Ford Eddie Bauer
0-60 Time
10.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  76.6
Vehicle
Explorer 1995 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
10.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  76 mph
Vehicle
Explorer 1995 by Ford XLT
0-60 Time
11.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.2 sec @  75.9
Vehicle
Explorer 1991 by Ford Eddie Bauer
0-60 Time
11.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.2 sec @  75
Vehicle
Explorer 1991 by Ford Eddie Bauer
0-60 Time
10.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  75.8

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Ford Explorer 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Ford Explorer for all model years available in our database.

Comparable Vehicles

Mid-Size SUVs

Mazda

1: Mazda CX-90

Average 0-60 time: 6.25 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 14.72 secs @ 97.27 mph

 Honda

2: Honda Passport

Average 0-60 time: 6.43 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 14.94 secs @ 92.71 mph

 Toyota

3: Toyota Grand Highlander

Average 0-60 time: 6.51 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 14.99 secs @ 93.74 mph

 Jeep

4: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Average 0-60 time: 6.81 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.13 secs @ 92.27 mph

 Hyundai

5: Hyundai Palisade

Average 0-60 time: 6.85 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.13 secs @ 92.55 mph

 Kia

6: Kia Telluride

Average 0-60 time: 7 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.27 secs @ 92.99 mph

 Chevrolet

7: Chevrolet Traverse

Average 0-60 time: 7.01 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.43 secs @ 91.63 mph

 Dodge

8: Dodge Durango

Average 0-60 time: 7.01 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.26 secs @ 91.78 mph

 Honda

9: Honda Pilot

Average 0-60 time: 7.03 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.49 secs @ 90.01 mph

 Toyota

10: Toyota Highlander

Average 0-60 time: 7.31 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.67 secs @ 90.28 mph

 Jeep

11: Jeep Wrangler

Average 0-60 time: 7.48 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.7 secs @ 87.19 mph

 Volkswagen

12: Volkswagen Atlas

Average 0-60 time: 7.65 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.81 secs @ 89.42 mph

 Kia

13: Kia Sorento

Average 0-60 time: 7.74 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.94 secs @ 88.64 mph
Ford

14: Ford Explorer

Average 0-60 time: 8.03 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.13 secs @ 86.29 mph

Current Vehicle
Hyundai

15: Hyundai Santa Fe

Average 0-60 time: 8.08 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.17 secs @ 87.88 mph

 Nissan

16: Nissan Pathfinder

Average 0-60 time: 8.2 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.29 secs @ 86.51 mph

 Toyota

17: Toyota 4Runner

Average 0-60 time: 8.37 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.41 secs @ 85.11 mph

 Ford

18: Ford Bronco

Average 0-60 time: 8.53 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.32 secs @ 84.36 mph

 Toyota

19: Toyota Land Cruiser

Average 0-60 time: 9.9 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 17.22 secs @ 80.98 mph

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