These are the most up-to-date 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for the Ford Explorer. They come from reputable car magazines like Car and Driver, MotorTrend, and Road & Track.
There are many causes why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can differ, including the driver, wear and tear on the vehicle during the test, weather conditions, and more.
By giving you a list of all Ford Explorer 0-60 Times, Mph Acceleration & Top Speed, and quarter mile times, this post gives you a general idea of how fast a Ford Explorer can go for each model year.
Ford Explorer 0-60 Times, Mph Acceleration & Top Speed
| TRIM | DRIVE TYPE | TRANS. | 0-60 | 1/4 MILE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Timberline | AWD | 10A | 6.0 sec | 14.5 sec @ 95 mph |
| Timberline | AWD | 10A | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec @ 89 mph |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Limited Hybrid | AWD | 10A | 7.7 sec | 15.7 sec @ 92 mph |
| ST | AWD | 10A | 5.2 sec | 13.8 sec @ 101 mph |
| ST | AWD | 10A | 5.3 sec | 13.9 sec @ 99.9 mph |
| XLT | AWD | 10A | 6.2 sec | 14.9 sec @ 93 mph |
| XLT | RWD | 10A | 6.8 sec | 15.3 sec @ 89.6 mph |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Platinum EcoBoost | AWD | 6A | 5.8 sec | 14.4 sec @ 98 mph |
| Platinum EcoBoost | AWD | 6A | 6.5 sec | 15.0 sec @ 94 mph |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Limited 2.3L EcoBoost | AWD | 6A | 8.2 sec | 16.3 sec @ 84.5 mph |
| Platinum EcoBoost | AWD | 6A | 6.4 sec | 14.8 sec @ 93.1 mph |
| Sport EcoBoost | AWD | 6A | 6.0 sec | 14.6 sec @ 96 mph |
| 2013 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Limited | AWD | 6A | 8.0 sec | 16.1 sec @ 88.7 mph |
| Sport EcoBoost | AWD | 6A | 5.9 sec | 14.5 sec @ 97 mph |
| 2012 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Limited 2.0L EcoBoost | FWD | 6A | 9.2 sec | 16.9 sec @ 82.9 mph |
| 2011 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Limited | AWD | 6A | 7.5 sec | 16.0 sec @ 89 mph |
| Limited | AWD | 6A | 7.8 sec | 16.1 sec @ 88.2 mph |
| Limited | AWD | 6A | 7.9 sec | 16.1 sec @ 88.6 mph |
| Limited | AWD | 6A | 7.8 sec | 17.0 sec @ 84 mph |
| XLT | AWD | 6A | 7.7 sec | 16.0 sec @ 90 mph |
| 2007 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Sport Trac Limited V8 | 4×4 | 6A | 7.9 sec | 16.2 sec @ 84.3 mph |
| Sport Trac Limited V8 | 4×4 | 6A | 8.2 sec | 16.5 sec @ 85 mph |
| 2006 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Eddie Bauer V8 | 4×4 | 6A | 7.8 sec | 16.2 sec @ 86 mph |
| Limited V8 | 4×4 | 6A | 8.0 sec | 16.3 sec @ 87 mph |
| 2005 Ford Explorer | ||||
| XLT | 4×4 | 5A | 8.2 sec | 16.4 sec @ 83 mph |
| 2002 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Eddie Bauer | 4×4 | 5A | 10.7 sec | 17.9 sec @ 77 mph |
| Limited | 4×4 | 5A | 8.7 sec | 16.5 sec @ 82.1 mph |
| Limited | 4×4 | 5A | 8.8 sec | 16.5 sec @ 81.4 mph |
| XLT | 4×4 | 5A | 9.0 sec | 16.9 sec @ 82 mph |
| 2001 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Sport Trac | RWD | 5A | 8.5 sec | 16.6 sec @ 83 mph |
| 2000 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Sport 2-door | 4×4 | 5A | 8.4 sec | 16.5 sec @ 83 mph |
| 1999 Ford Explorer | ||||
| XLT | 4×4 | 5A | 8.4 sec | 16.6 sec @ 75.1 mph |
| 1997 Ford Explorer | ||||
| XLT | 4×4 | 5A | 8.5 sec | 16.5 sec @ 82.9 mph |
| 1996 Ford Explorer | ||||
| XLT V8 | 4×4 | 4A | 8.9 sec | 16.8 sec @ 81.3 mph |
| XLT V8 | RWD | 4A | 8.8 sec | 16.9 sec @ 82 mph |
| 1995 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Eddie Bauer | 4×4 | 4A | 10.9 sec | 17.9 sec @ 76.6 mph |
| XLT | 4×4 | 4A | 11.6 sec | 18.2 sec @ 75.9 mph |
| 1991 Ford Explorer | ||||
| Eddie Bauer | 4×4 | 4A | 11.7 sec | 18.2 sec @ 75 mph |
| Eddie Bauer | 4×4 | 4A | 10.8 sec | 17.9 sec @ 75.8 mph |