Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 48 recorded runs

Ford Explorer 0–60 Times

The Ford Explorer 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 48 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Ford Explorer is the 2025 Ford Explorer ST, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.80 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Ford Explorer is the 1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, which took 11.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Ford Explorer tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.92 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.03 seconds at 86.90 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.1sec 2025 ST

Average 0–60 7.92sec Across 48 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.03sec @ 86.9 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 11.7sec 1991 Eddie Bauer

Across 48 verified runs, the Ford Explorer ranges from 5.1 to 11.7 seconds 0–60, with a 7.92-second average.

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Ford Explorer 0–60 times by model year

48 tests · 21 years

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Model Year 21

2025

Ford Explorer · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 5.58 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.20 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#01

2025 Ford Explorer ST

5.1sec 0–60

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13.80s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.80 sec
Trap Speed: 100.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 25 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 48

#02

2025 Ford Explorer ST

5.2sec 0–60

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13.80s ¼ mi @ 100.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.80 sec
Trap Speed: 100.8 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 48

#06

2025 Ford Explorer Platinum

5.9sec 0–60

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14.50s ¼ mi @ 95.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.50 sec
Trap Speed: 95.4 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 48

#10

2025 Ford Explorer Active

6.1sec 0–60

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14.70s ¼ mi @ 94.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.70 sec
Trap Speed: 94.1 mph
Engine: 2.3L Turbo
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 10A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #10 of 48

How we verify Ford Explorer performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford Explorer trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Ford Explorer 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Ford Explorer performance FAQs

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The quickest Ford Explorer on record is the 2025 Ford Explorer ST, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.80 seconds at 100.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Ford Explorer is the 1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, which takes 11.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.20 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 48 verified runs, a Ford Explorer reaches 60 mph in 7.92 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.03 seconds at roughly 86.9 mph.

We have verified test data for 21 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford Explorer can do, not a single marketing claim.

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