Trim Report

Ford Explorer Sport XLS2023

Includes:EXPLOR|Sport XLS
$600
Starting From
7
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 7 active dealer listings as of

Min $600
Max $7,690
From $600
Fresh

Sport XLS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$8,900
$9K–$56K
4,516 listings36,842 avg miles
Active
From$13,980
16,569 listings|$14K–$85K
Eddie Bauer
From$1,490
62 listings|$1K–$13K
King Ranch
From$21,995
114 listings|$22K–$54K
Limited
From$1,175
2,842 listings|$1K–$49K
Platinum
From$7,998
4,766 listings|$8K–$80K
ST
From$16,991
9,124 listings|$17K–$100K
ST-Line
From$14,000
9,883 listings|$14K–$70K
Sport
From$999
780 listings|$999–$100K
Sport XLS
From$600
7 listings|$600–$8K
Sport XLT
From$1,895
13 listings|$2K–$9K
Timberline
From$19,787
537 listings|$20K–$45K
Tremor
From$42,415
4,903 listings|$42K–$69K
XL
From$2,775
3 listings|$3K–$8K
XLS
From$990
13 listings|$990–$9K
XLT
From$851
9,192 listings|$851–$51K

2023 Ford Explorer Sport XLS Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Explorer Sport XLS

Location data for all 2023 Ford Explorer trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Ford Explorer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2023 Ford Explorer trims

Elevated

The 2023 Ford Explorer's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 85 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

5
Recalls
85
Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
23V5970002023-25-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines. The turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, which can result in an oil leak inside the engine compartment.

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V6860002023-13-10
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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24V0910002024-08-02
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles. The right-front lower fastener connecting the steering knuckle and strut may be loose or missing.

A loose or missing connection between the knuckle and strut can cause improper tire alignment, resulting in a steering pull or require increased steering effort. Additionally, the brake hose may contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking ability. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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26V1230002026-03-03
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V1590002026-17-03
SEAT BELTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Ford Explorer has accumulated 85 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other10
02Structure7
03Back Over Prevention4
04Steering,suspension4
05Electrical System4
85 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Explorer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2023 Ford Explorer trims

20–27mpg combined
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17-27city
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21-28hwy
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$1,600-$2,200/yr

With 17 configurations tested, the 2023 Ford Explorer ranges from 20 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 7 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Explorer HEV RWD - Automatic 10-spd
27mpg
3.3L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
27 city28 hwy~$1,600/yr5/10 Average
Explorer Platinum HEV RWD - Automatic 10-spd
26mpg
3.3L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
25 city26 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average
Explorer HEV AWD - Automatic 10-spd
25mpg
3.3L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
23 city26 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Explorer RWD - Automatic 10-spd
24mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic 10-spd
23mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Explorer Platinum HEV AWD - Automatic 10-spd
23mpg
3.3L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
23 city24 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Explorer RWD - Automatic 10-spd
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic (S10)
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average
Explorer AWD - Automatic 10-spd
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average
Explorer FFV AWD - Automatic 10-spd
20mpg
3.3L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average
Explorer RWD - Automatic (S10)
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average
Explorer Timberline AWD - Automatic (S10)
20mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
19 city21 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2023 Ford Explorer Sport XLS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Sport XLS compare to other Ford Explorer trims?

with 7 listings tracked, the Sport XLS sits in a specific spot in the 2023 Ford Explorer lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2023 Ford Explorer page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2023 Ford Explorer Sport XLS?

The Sport XLS shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Explorer trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for unknown or other issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 5 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2023 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Explorer Sport XLS?

The best model year for the Ford Explorer Sport XLS comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Explorer overview.

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