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The Ford Explorer zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 42 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 2025 Ford Explorer ST, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 13.8 seconds at 100 mph, 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 7.96 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.08 seconds at 86.62 mph.

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

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
2025
5.10 sec
13.80 sec
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

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2025 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2025 Ford Explorer is 5.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 13.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2025 Ford Explorer ST
0-60 Time
5.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.8 sec @  100 mph

2023 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2023 Ford Explorer is 6.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.80 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2023 Ford Explorer ST-Line
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  90 mph

2022 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2022 Ford Explorer is 6.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2022 Ford Explorer Timberline
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  95
Vehicle
2022 Ford Explorer Timberline
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  89

2020 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2020 Ford Explorer is 6.24 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.72 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2020 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.7 sec @  92
Vehicle
2020 Ford Explorer ST
0-60 Time
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.8 sec @  101
Vehicle
2020 Ford Explorer ST
0-60 Time
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
13.9 sec @  99.9
Vehicle
2020 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.9 sec @  93
Vehicle
2020 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.3 sec @  89.6

2017 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2017 Ford Explorer is 6.15 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 14.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2017 Ford Explorer Platinum EcoBoost
0-60 Time
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.4 sec @  98
Vehicle
2017 Ford Explorer Platinum EcoBoost
0-60 Time
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15 sec @  94

2016 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2016 Ford Explorer is 6.87 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.23 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2016 Ford Explorer Limited 2.3L EcoBoost
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  84.5
Vehicle
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum EcoBoost
0-60 Time
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.8 sec @  93.1
Vehicle
2016 Ford Explorer Sport EcoBoost
0-60 Time
6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.6 sec @  96

2013 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2013 Ford Explorer is 6.95 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2013 Ford Explorer Limited
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.7
Vehicle
2013 Ford Explorer Sport EcoBoost
0-60 Time
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
14.5 sec @  97

2012 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2012 Ford Explorer is 9.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.90 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2012 Ford Explorer Limited 2.0L EcoBoost
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82.9

2011 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2011 Ford Explorer is 7.74 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.24 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited
0-60 Time
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  89
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.2
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  88.6
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer Limited
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17 sec @  84
Vehicle
2011 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16 sec @  90

2007 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2007 Ford Explorer is 8.05 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.35 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited V8
0-60 Time
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  84.3
Vehicle
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited V8
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  85

2006 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2006 Ford Explorer is 7.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.25 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8
0-60 Time
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.2 sec @  86
Vehicle
2006 Ford Explorer Limited V8
0-60 Time
8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.3 sec @  87

2005 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2005 Ford Explorer is 8.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2005 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.4 sec @  83

2002 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2002 Ford Explorer is 9.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.95 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
0-60 Time
10.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  77
Vehicle
2002 Ford Explorer Limited
0-60 Time
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  82.1
Vehicle
2002 Ford Explorer Limited
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  81.4
Vehicle
2002 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82

2001 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2001 Ford Explorer is 8.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83

2000 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 2000 Ford Explorer is 8.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
2000 Ford Explorer Sport 2-door
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  83

1999 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1999 Ford Explorer is 8.40 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1999 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  75.1

1997 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1997 Ford Explorer is 8.50 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.50 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1997 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.5 sec @  82.9

1996 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1996 Ford Explorer is 8.85 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.85 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1996 Ford Explorer XLT V8
0-60 Time
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.9 sec @  82
Vehicle
1996 Ford Explorer XLT V8
0-60 Time
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.8 sec @  81.3

1995 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1995 Ford Explorer is 11.07 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1995 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
0-60 Time
10.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  76.6
Vehicle
1995 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
10.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.9 sec @  76 mph
Vehicle
1995 Ford Explorer XLT
0-60 Time
11.6 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.2 sec @  75.9

1991 Ford Explorer 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1991 Ford Explorer is 11.25 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.05 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
0-60 Time
11.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.2 sec @  75
Vehicle
1991 Ford Explorer 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

 Dodge

7: Dodge Durango

Average 0-60 time: 7.01 secs

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

 Honda

8: Honda Pilot

Average 0-60 time: 7.03 secs

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

 Chevrolet

9: Chevrolet Traverse

Average 0-60 time: 7.03 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.44 secs @ 91.66 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: 7.96 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.08 secs @ 86.62 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: 8.52 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.33 secs @ 84.32 mph

 Toyota

19: Toyota Land Cruiser

Average 0-60 time: 9.53 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 17.04 secs @ 81.93 mph

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