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Ford Explorer 0-60 Times and 1/4 Mile Times

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The Ford Explorer zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 40 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 7.97 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 16.09 seconds at 86.55 mph.

Ford Explorer 0-60 times and quarter mile times

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
11.25 sec
18.05 sec
1991
11.25 sec
18.05 sec

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2023 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
ST-Line
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  90 mph
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2022 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Timberline
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  95
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/22/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Timberline
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
19/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2020 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited Hybrid
Engine
3.3L V6 + Elec
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
15.7 sec @  92
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
23/26/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
ST
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
5.2 sec
1/4 Mile
13.8 sec @  101
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
ST
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
5.3 sec
1/4 Mile
13.9 sec @  99.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/24/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
XLT
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
6.2 sec
1/4 Mile
14.9 sec @  93
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/27/21  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
XLT
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
10A
0-60
6.8 sec
1/4 Mile
15.3 sec @  89.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
21/28/18.9  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2017 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Platinum EcoBoost
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.8 sec
1/4 Mile
14.4 sec @  98
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/17  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Platinum EcoBoost
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.5 sec
1/4 Mile
15 sec @  94
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/18.1  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2016 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited 2.3L EcoBoost
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  84.5
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
18/26/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Platinum EcoBoost
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6.4 sec
1/4 Mile
14.8 sec @  93.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Sport EcoBoost
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
6 sec
1/4 Mile
14.6 sec @  96
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2013 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  88.7
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Sport EcoBoost
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
5.9 sec
1/4 Mile
14.5 sec @  97
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
16/22/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2012 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited 2.0L EcoBoost
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  82.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
20/28/19.9  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2011 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Limited
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  89
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/18  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Limited
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  88.2
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/15.1  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Limited
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.1 sec @  88.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Limited
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
17 sec @  84
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/19  mpg
Source
Motor Week
Trim
XLT
Engine
3.5L V6
Drive Type
AWD
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16 sec @  90
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
17/23/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2007 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Sport Trac Limited V8
Engine
4.6L V8
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  84.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Sport Trac Limited V8
Engine
4.6L V8
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
6A
0-60
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  85
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/17  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2006 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Eddie Bauer V8
Engine
4.6L V8
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
6A
0-60
7.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.2 sec @  86
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/16  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Limited V8
Engine
4.6L V8
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
6A
0-60
8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.3 sec @  87
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/17  mpg
Source
Motor Week

2005 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
XLT
Engine
4.6L V8
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.2 sec
1/4 Mile
16.4 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/17/14  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2002 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Eddie Bauer
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
10.7 sec
1/4 Mile
17.9 sec @  77
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/--  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Limited
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.7 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  82.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
Limited
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  81.4
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
XLT
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
13/18/15  mpg
Source
Car and Driver

2001 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Sport Trac
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/19/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

2000 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Sport 2-door
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  83
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1999 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
XLT
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.4 sec
1/4 Mile
16.6 sec @  75.1
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1997 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
XLT
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
5A
0-60
8.5 sec
1/4 Mile
16.5 sec @  82.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1996 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
XLT V8
Engine
5.0L V8
Drive Type
RWD
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.8 sec
1/4 Mile
16.9 sec @  82
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
12/17/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
XLT V8
Engine
5.0L V8
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
8.9 sec
1/4 Mile
16.8 sec @  81.3
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
12/17/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1995 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Eddie Bauer
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
10.9 sec
1/4 Mile
17.9 sec @  76.6
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend
Trim
XLT
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
11.6 sec
1/4 Mile
18.2 sec @  75.9
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/18/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

1991 Ford Explorer

Trim
Engine
Drive Type
Transmission
0-60
1/4 Mile
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
Source
Trim
Eddie Bauer
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
11.7 sec
1/4 Mile
18.2 sec @  75
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/19/16  mpg
Source
Car and Driver
Trim
Eddie Bauer
Engine
4.0L V6
Drive Type
4x4
Transmission
4A
0-60
10.8 sec
1/4 Mile
17.9 sec @  75.8
MPG EPA C/H/Observed
14/19/--  mpg
Source
Motor Trend

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

 Jeep

3: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Average 0-60 time: 6.76 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.09 secs @ 92.52 mph

 Hyundai

4: Hyundai Palisade

Average 0-60 time: 6.85 secs

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

 Toyota

5: Toyota Grand Highlander

Average 0-60 time: 6.86 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.26 secs @ 91.84 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: 7.49 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.71 secs @ 87 mph

 Volkswagen

12: Volkswagen Atlas

Average 0-60 time: 7.66 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 15.83 secs @ 89.16 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: 7.97 secs

Average 1/4 mile time: 16.09 secs @ 86.55 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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