How many people does a Ford Explorer seat?

Six or seven depending on whether the second row is a bench or two captain’s chairs. Captain’s chairs trade one seat for much easier access to the third row, which matters more day to day than the seat count does.

Explorer or Expedition?

The Explorer is mid-size and easier to park and run. The Expedition is full-size, on a truck frame, and is the one that seats seven or eight and still swallows the luggage. If the third row is occasional, the Explorer is enough.

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Three rows, rear-biased drivetrain, and enough towing capacity to matter. The Explorer is the mid-size family SUV for people who are not quite done needing a truck.

The third row is real, within limits

Adults fit in the Explorer’s third row for a trip across town and will complain about a trip across the state. Children fit fine anywhere. What matters more than the seat itself is what is behind it: with the third row up, cargo space is enough for groceries and not enough for a family’s luggage. If you need all three rows and the cargo at once, look at the Expedition instead.

Why it tows better than most crossovers

The Explorer is built on a rear-drive-based platform rather than a front-drive one, which is unusual in this class and is the reason it handles a trailer more confidently than similarly sized crossovers. If a boat or a small camper is in the picture, that difference is the whole argument for this vehicle over its competitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does a Ford Explorer seat?: Six or seven depending on whether the second row is a bench or two captain’s chairs. Captain’s chairs trade one seat for much easier access to the third row, which matters more day to day than the seat count does.
Explorer or Expedition?: The Explorer is mid-size and easier to park and run. The Expedition is full-size, on a truck frame, and is the one that seats seven or eight and still swallows the luggage. If the third row is occasional, the Explorer is enough.

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