The 2019 Ford Explorer is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $32,365, the 2019 Ford Explorer Base FWD is powered by a 3.5L , 6 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2019FordExplorerPlatinum 4x4 , priced at $ 54,165 , is powered by a 3.5L , 6 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway.