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2013 Ford Explorer AWD

The 2013 Ford Explorer AWD is a SUV. It has a 3.5-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 290 hp (216 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.5 seconds and top speed is 112 mph (180 km/h).

2013 Ford Explorer AWD
2013
Year
3,500 cc
Engine
290 hp
Power
Automatic (S6)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

ABOUT THE 2013 FORD EXPLORER AWD

Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 8, 2026.

SPECS

Make Ford Model Explorer AWD
Year 2013 Version / Trim Ford 2013 Explorer AWD
Body Style SUV Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Oxford White, Tuxedo Black, Ingot Silver, Sterling Gray, White Platinum, Ruby Red, Deep Impact Blue, Kodiak Brown
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In United States
Drive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transmission Automatic (S6)
Engine 3.5L 6-cyl Turbo Engine Size 3,500 cc
Power 290 hp / 216 kW Torque 255 Nm / 188 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 7.5 sec Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Fuel Economy 16 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,860 mm Kerb Weight 1,970 kg (4,343 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2013 SUVS

Compared with other 2013 SUVs in our database, its 290 hp is 12% more than the average 2013 SUV (259 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.5 seconds quicker than average.

2013 Ford Explorer AWDAverage 2013 SUVsDifference
Power 290 hp 259 hp (87 cars) +12%
Torque 255 Nm 305 Nm (87 cars) -16%
0–60 mph 7.5 s 8.0 s (97 cars) -6%
Top speed 112 mph 118 mph (97 cars) -5%
Kerb weight 1,970 kg 1,858 kg (102 cars) +6%
Engine size 3,500 cc 3,257 cc (100 cars) +7%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2013 SUVs with similar power to the 2013 Ford Explorer AWD.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2013 Ford Explorer AWD 290 hp 7.5 s 1,970 kg
2013 Lexus RX 350 295 hp 7.5 s 1,940 kg
2013 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD 284 hp 7.0 s 1,960 kg
2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i 300 hp 6.5 s 1,730 kg
2013 Mazda CX-9 2WD 273 hp 8.6 s 1,905 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE FORD EXPLORER AWD

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Navigation System
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Roof Rails
Keyless Entry
Tow Bar / Tow Package
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