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 |
| Active SUV |
6 |
| Active SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| ST-Line SUV |
7 |
2025 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| ST-Line SUV |
7 |
| ST 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 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
2024 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| ST-Line SUV |
6 |
| ST-Line SUV |
6 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
2024 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
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 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
2023 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
2023 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
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 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
| Base SUV |
7 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
4 |
2022 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
4 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
| STLine SUV |
6 |
4 |
2022 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
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 |
| SUV |
7 |
4 |
| SUV |
7 |
4 |
| SUV |
7 |
4 |
| King Ranch SUV |
6 |
4 |
| King Ranch 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
4 |
| Timberline SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
4 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
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 |
| Police Interceptor SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
4 |
| Police Interceptor EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
4 |
2021 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
Doors |
| Police Interceptor EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
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 |
| Base |
7 |
| Base |
7 |
| Limited |
6 |
| Limited |
6 |
| Platinum |
6 |
| ST |
6 |
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT |
6 |
| XLT |
6 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| Limited SUV |
6 |
| Platinum SUV |
6 |
| ST SUV |
6 |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
2020 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
6 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
2019 Ford ExplorerThe 2019 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 7 passengers.
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Base |
7 |
| Base |
7 |
| Limited |
7 |
| Limited |
7 |
| Platinum |
7 |
| Sport |
7 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT |
7 |
| XLT |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
2019 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
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 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
2018 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
2018 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
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 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
2017 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
2017 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
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 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
2016 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Platinum SUV |
7 |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
2016 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
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 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
2015 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
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 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
2014 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost SUV |
7 |
| Police EcoBoost SUV |
5 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
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 |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost (4 C SUV |
7 |
2013 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
| Police SUV |
5 |
2012 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2012 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 7 passengers.
2012 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited EcoBoost (4 C SUV |
7 |
2012 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT EcoBoost (4 Cyl) SUV |
7 |
2011 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2011 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 7 passengers.
2011 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| SUV |
7 |
| SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
7 |
| XLT 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 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
7 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
2010 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
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 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT 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 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac Adrenalin SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT 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 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| Limited SUV |
7 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac Limited SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2006 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2006 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
2005 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2005 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2005 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
2005 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
2004 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2004 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2004 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
2004 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2003 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS 4WD/ SUV |
5 |
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport XLT SUV |
5 |
2003 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLS SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac XLT SUV |
5 |
2002 Ford Explorer Seating Capacity
The 2002 Ford Explorer seating capacity is 5 passengers.
2002 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Eddie Bauer SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| Limited SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
| XLS SUV |
5 |
2002 Ford Explorer Seating Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Seating Capacity |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| XLT SUV |
5 |
| Sport SUV |
5 |
| Sport SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac SUV |
5 |
| Sport Trac SUV |
5 |
Ford Explorer
Popular Seating Capacities