{"id":7280,"date":"2022-02-25T16:32:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T16:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=7280"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:21:20","slug":"is-the-2022-ford-explorer-suv-a-4wd-or-awd-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/is-the-2022-ford-explorer-suv-a-4wd-or-awd-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the 2022 Ford Explorer SUV a 4WD or AWD vehicle?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2022 Ford Explorer drive configuration and engine type<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is the 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-explorer-sherwood-park-ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ford Explorer SUV<\/a> a 4WD or AWD vehicle? Below, you can find information on the performance features of the 2022 Ford Explorer including its drive configuration and engine type. You can find this SUV here at Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which 2022 Ford Explorer models come with 4WD?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every 2022 Ford Explorer model <\/span>comes standard with Intelligent 4WD. This feature optimizes the powertrain and braking system to achieve the optimal amount of traction for various road conditions. This makes the 2022 Ford Explorer an excellent<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> vehicle for winter and off-road driving. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/08\/2022-Ford-Explorer-ST-Line_B4_o.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line front seats\" class=\"wp-image-9086 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/08\/2022-Ford-Explorer-ST-Line_B4_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2023\/08\/2022-Ford-Explorer-ST-Line_B4_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2022 Ford Explorer off-road driving and winter performance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we said, the Intelligent 4WD system on the 2022 Ford Explorer is great for both off-road adventures and safe winter driving, but that\u2019s not all. This model also comes with a Terrain Management System\u2122 that gives you even more control on the road. With a simple dial, you can turn on one of seven drive modes: Deep Sand\/Snow, Slippery, Trail, Normal, Eco, Sport, and Tow\/Haul.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What type of engine does the 2022 Ford Explorer have?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2022 Ford Explorer is available with three engine types. Each of these engines is standard on different trim levels. Here\u2019s what you need to know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The 2.3 L EcoBoost \u00ae I-4 engine<\/strong> is standard on XLT, ST-Line, Limited, and Timberline models of the 2022 Ford Explorer. This engine features turbocharging and direct injection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The 3 L EcoBoost \u00ae V6 engine<\/strong> is standard on ST and Platinum models of the 2022 Ford Explorer. This engine is your most powerful option with 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The 3.3 L Hybrid engine<\/strong> is optional on Limited models of the 2022 Ford Explorer. This fuel-efficient powertrain is a naturally aspirated V6.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/does-the-2022-ford-explorer-suv-offer-massage-seats\/\">2022 Ford Explorer SUV massage seats<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-the-2022-ford-explorer-st-line\/\">2022 Ford Explorer ST-Line features<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2022 Ford Explorer drive configuration and engine type&nbsp; Is the 2022 Ford Explorer SUV a 4WD or AWD vehicle? Below, you can find information on the performance features of the 2022 Ford Explorer including its drive configuration and engine type. You can find this SUV here at Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":9087,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[27],"tags":[383,384,386,385],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is the 2022 Ford Explorer SUV a 4WD or AWD vehicle? 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