The Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
Check out the Seating Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
2025 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2025 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 6 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2025 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| ST-Line SUV |
7 |
| ST-Line SUV |
7 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
2025 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Active SUV |
6 |
| Active SUV |
6 |
2024 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2024 Ford ExplorerThe 2024 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 6 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2024 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| ST-Line SUV |
6 |
| ST-Line SUV |
6 |
2024 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
2024 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
2023 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2023 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 6 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2023 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
2023 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
2023 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
2022 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2022 Ford ExplorerThe 2022 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 6 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2022 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
2022 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
2022 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2021 Ford ExplorerThe 2021 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Police Interceptor EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor SUV |
5 |
4 |
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Police Interceptor SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor SUV |
5 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
4 |
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| SUV |
7 |
4 |
| SUV |
7 |
4 |
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| SUV |
7 |
4 |
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2020 Ford ExplorerThe 2020 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 6 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| XLT |
6 |
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT |
6 |
| ST |
6 |
| Platinum |
6 |
| Limited |
6 |
| Limited |
6 |
| Base |
7 |
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Base |
7 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2019 Ford ExplorerThe 2019 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 7 passengers.
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| XLT |
7 |
| XLT |
7 |
| Sport |
7 |
| Platinum |
7 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited |
7 |
| Limited |
7 |
| Base |
7 |
| Base |
7 |
2018 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2018 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2018 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
2018 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
2018 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2017 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2017 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2017 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
2017 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
2017 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2016 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2016 Ford ExplorerThe 2016 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2016 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
2016 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
2016 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2015 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2015 Ford ExplorerThe 2015 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2015 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
2015 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2014 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2014 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2014 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
2014 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2013 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2013 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2013 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| XLT EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
2013 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited EcoBoost (4 C SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2012 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2012 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 7 passengers.
2012 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost (4 C SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
2012 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2011 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2011 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 7 passengers.
2011 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
2010 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2010 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2010 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
2010 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
7 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2009 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2009 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2008 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2008 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2007 Ford Explorer seating capacity is between 5 to 7 passengers, depending on the trim.
2007 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2006 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2006 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
2005 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2005 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2005 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2005 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
2004 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2004 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2004 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2004 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLS 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2003 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport XLT SUV |
5 |
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLS 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
2002 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2002 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2002 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac SUV |
5 |
| Sport SUV |
5 |
| Sport SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2002 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
Ford Explorer
Popular Seating Capacities