A favorite of families and adventurers alike, the Ford Explorer has been a stylish, yet rugged option among SUV enthusiasts. While it saw some changes in 2023, let's look how the 2024 model stacks up in one of its higher trims—the Platinum!
Key Takeaways:
- The 2024 Explorer has not changed much since 2023, although bigger changes are in store in 2025.
- Ford’s signature AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control makes it safer to tow more weight.
- The Explorer Platinum has a starting price of about $54,770.
What’s Different in the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum?
There were slight changes to the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum’s exterior, thanks to a restyled front fascia with bolder grille and chrome accents. The grille’s openings are also larger, and there’s a new lighting element that traces the assemblies’ underside.
The interior, tech, and engine remain mostly the same.
How Much Towing Capacity Does the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum?
The 2024 Platinum offers the same engine option as it did in 2023—a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, which crushes the competition with 400-horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. And if you need a strong tow, you are in luck—the Platinum is a towing monster. It has a max 5,600-pound capacity when properly equipped. Add the automaker’s AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control to the mix and you’ll feel even more secure when towing large items.
The Platinum rides on a rear-wheel-drive platform, but all-wheel drive is optional. A 10-speed automatic transmission is standard. When it comes to fuel economy, the Explorer Platinum gets respectable numbers—18 mpg/city and 26 mpg/highway.
What Features Are In the Interior of the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum?
The Ford Explorer Platinum has all the creature comforts any owner can dream up. Every ride is a comfort, thanks to the fastidious and relaxing interior design and tech wizardry. Its cabin is amply-spaced for all, with three rows of seats; however, the third row can be a bit tight for taller occupants. There’s a PowerFold option that flattens the seats at the push of a button for more cargo space, should you need it.
Other impressive interior features as standard are:
- 3 12V powerpoints, 3 (2 in the first row and 1 in the cargo area)
- Dome/map lights in all rows
- Heated steering wheel
- Multi-color ambient lighting
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Second-row sunblinds
- Intelligent access with push-button start
- First-row center console armrest - leather covered
Is the Technology in the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum Good?
The Platinum has a 12.3-inch all-digital display cluster and a 10.1-inch portrait-oriented infotainment screen.It comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front-row USB ports, auto-dimming rearview mirrors and a surround-view camera. A wireless charging pad and second-row USB ports are also standard, as is a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo that can be upgraded to 14 speakers.
Is the 2024 Ford Explorer Platinum a Good SUV a Good SUV?
The Ford Explorer Platinum will check your boxes with its power, reliability and comfort. If you still don't know if this is the SUV for you, there is only one way to know for sure—stop by our showroom to test drive this classic and versatile SUV today!