Acceleration and Power. Powering the 2014 Explorer is a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower and a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that makes 365 horsepower are optional. All three engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Explorer comes standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 290 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The base engine has OK power, and while the acceleration won't wow you, it also won't hold you back.
Power / Horsepower: 290 HP @ 6500 rpm: Torque : 255 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm: MPG (Economy) 17 city / 23