Pacific Beach · San Diego, CA

Ford Explorer for Sale in San Diego

The three-row family SUV at Mossy Ford in Pacific Beach — seven-passenger seating, generous cargo, available AWD, and trims from the value-focused Active to the performance ST. Browse Explorer inventory or call 858-273-7500.

Visit Mossy Ford in Pacific Beach

4570 Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 · 858-273-7500

~8 min From La Jolla via Mission Blvd
~10 min From Mission Valley via I-5
~15 min From Downtown San Diego via I-5
~25 min From Carlsbad via I-5
7 Passenger Seating
4 Trim Levels
AWD Available
V6 Twin-Turbo on ST

Ford Explorer at Mossy Ford

The Ford Explorer is one of the country's best-selling three-row SUVs — and at Mossy Ford in Pacific Beach, it's the family SUV of choice for many San Diego households. Seven-passenger seating, generous cargo capacity, comfortable highway ride, and available all-wheel drive. Whether you're commuting daily in La Jolla, road-tripping to Palm Springs, or hauling gear to Julian for the weekend, the Explorer handles the range of San Diego family use cases without the size or fuel penalty of a full-size SUV.

The current Explorer lineup runs from the entry Active trim through the top-tier Platinum, plus the performance-focused ST for enthusiast buyers. All trims are available with rear-wheel drive or intelligent all-wheel drive, and both the 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder and 3.0L EcoBoost V6 powertrains are offered depending on trim.

Ford Explorer Trims

Explorer Active

The entry-trim Explorer. 2.3L EcoBoost standard, cloth interior, and the essential Ford Co-Pilot360 safety tech. The value entry point for the Explorer lineup.

Explorer ST-Line

Adds sport-styled exterior trim, unique wheels, upgraded interior appointments, and a sportier driving character without stepping up to the full ST performance model.

Explorer Platinum

The luxury-tier Explorer. Premium leather-trimmed seating, panoramic roof, upgraded audio, and full complement of driver-assist tech. The volume top-trim configuration.

Explorer ST

The performance Explorer. High-output 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, sport-tuned suspension, larger brakes, and ST-specific styling. AWD standard. For buyers who want three-row utility with genuine performance character.

Explorer Powertrains

  • 2.3L EcoBoost I4 — the volume Explorer powertrain. Efficient, capable, and delivers solid performance for daily-driver and family use.
  • 3.0L EcoBoost V6 — available on Platinum and standard on ST. Adds meaningful power for buyers who want stronger acceleration and towing capability.
  • Intelligent AWD — available across the lineup. Adds traction for occasional weather, mountain trips (Big Bear, Julian snow), and light off-road use.

Browse New Ford Explorer Inventory

Current new Ford Explorer SUVs in stock at Mossy Ford, Pacific Beach:

  • Vin:VGA65281
  • Stock:F3503
  • Ex.Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • In.Onyx
  • 6miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
  • MSRP
    $51,300
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Installed Equipment
    +$495
  • Mossy Discount
    -$200
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $51,717
  • Retail Customer Cash.
    -$500
  • Net Cost
    $51,217
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA86174
  • Stock:F3601
  • Ex.Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • In.Onyx
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
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  • MSRP
    $47,560
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Discount
    -$615
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $47,067
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA30782
  • Stock:F3465
  • Ex.Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • In.Gray
  • 7miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
  • MSRP
    $43,390
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Installed Equipment
    +$495
  • Mossy Discount
    -$200
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $43,807
  • Retail Customer Cash.
    -$500
  • Net Cost
    $43,307
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA66510
  • Stock:F3560
  • Ex.Marsh Gray
  • In.Onyx W/Red Stitching
  • 3miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 27 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Four Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
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  • MSRP
    $52,705
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Discount
    -$115
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $52,712
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA39441
  • Stock:F3425
  • Ex.Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • In.Onyx
  • 5miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
  • MSRP
    $50,785
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Installed Equipment
    +$495
  • Mossy Discount
    -$200
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $51,202
  • Retail Customer Cash.
    -$500
  • Net Cost
    $50,702
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA62833
  • Stock:F3540
  • Ex.Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • In.Gray
  • 3miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
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  • MSRP
    $42,810
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Discount
    -$915
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $42,017
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA67587
  • Stock:F3539
  • Ex.Marsh Gray
  • In.Onyx W/Red Stitching
  • 3miles
  • MPG: 18 City - 25 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Four Wheel Drive
  • 6 cylinders, 3.0
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  • MSRP
    $64,695
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Discount
    -$915
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $63,902
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA41594
  • Stock:F3424
  • Ex.Avalanche Gray
  • In.Gray
  • 6miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
  • MSRP
    $42,990
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Installed Equipment
    +$495
  • Mossy Discount
    -$500
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $43,107
  • Retail Customer Cash.
    -$500
  • Net Cost
    $42,607
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA49514
  • Stock:F3533
  • Ex.Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • In.Space Gray
  • 3miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
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  • MSRP
    $45,350
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Discount
    -$915
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $44,557
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA29793
  • Stock:F3396
  • Ex.Avalanche Gray
  • In.Onyx W/Red Stitching
  • 5miles
  • MPG: 18 City - 25 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Four Wheel Drive
  • 6 cylinders, 3.0
  • MSRP
    $64,380
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Installed Equipment
    +$495
  • Mossy Discount
    -$500
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $64,497
  • Retail Customer Cash.
    -$500
  • Net Cost
    $63,997
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA42394
  • Stock:F3395
  • Ex.Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • In.Onyx W/Red Stitching
  • 5miles
  • MPG: 18 City - 25 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Four Wheel Drive
  • 6 cylinders, 3.0
  • MSRP
    $64,780
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Installed Equipment
    +$495
  • Mossy Discount
    -$500
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $64,897
  • Retail Customer Cash.
    -$500
  • Net Cost
    $64,397
  • Today's Extra Discount
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.
  • Vin:VGA44325
  • Stock:F3394
  • Ex.Avalanche Gray
  • In.Onyx
  • 8miles
  • MPG: 20 City - 29 Hwy
  • 10-Speed Automatic
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • 4 cylinders, 2.3
  • MSRP
    $50,685
  • Documentation Fee
    +$85
  • Electronic Filing Fee
    +$37
  • Dealer Installed Equipment
    +$495
  • Mossy Discount
    -$500
  • TOTAL PRICE
    $50,802
  • Retail Customer Cash.
    -$500
  • Net Cost
    $50,302
  • Today's Extra Discount
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  • *Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges. Price includes dealer document fee, electronic filing fee and any dealer installed equipment. Offer expires 11/09/2026.
No obligation to Buy.

Explorer for San Diego Families

The daily family driver

Explorer Active or ST-Line with either powertrain covers the daily-family-driver use case: school runs, sports practices, grocery runs, and the occasional trip with the extended family. Mossy Ford customers in Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Mission Hills, and Del Mar spec this configuration most often.

The road-trip family

For families who regularly drive to Palm Springs, Big Bear, Los Angeles, or Vegas, the Explorer Platinum with AWD is the sweet spot — comfortable long-distance ride, adequate power, all-wheel drive for mountain weather, and premium interior for extended drives.

The enthusiast family

Explorer ST is the answer for buyers who need three-row utility but want a sports SUV driving character. Twin-turbo V6, tuned suspension, and unique styling that stands apart from the family SUV crowd.

Current Explorer Lease & Finance Offers

Explorer is regularly featured in our new vehicle specials, particularly for lease customers.

View Current Explorer Specials

FAQ

How many people does the Ford Explorer seat?

The Ford Explorer seats up to 7 passengers in a 3-row configuration, with 2 seats in the front row, either bench or captain's chairs in the second row (depending on trim), and a 3-row bench. Captain's chairs configuration reduces total seating to 6. The Explorer offers meaningful third-row space compared to some competitors — usable for adults on shorter trips, not just kids.

What Explorer trims are available at Mossy Ford?

Mossy Ford carries the Ford Explorer in Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and the high-performance ST trim. All trims are available with rear-wheel drive or the intelligent all-wheel drive system. Powertrain options include the 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder and the 3.0L EcoBoost V6, with the ST getting the higher-output twin-turbo V6.

Does the Ford Explorer come in a hybrid?

Ford previously offered a hybrid Explorer, but the current lineup at Mossy Ford focuses on the 2.3L EcoBoost and 3.0L EcoBoost gasoline powertrains. For hybrid three-row SUV options, ask our sales team about current alternatives. For EV interest, the Mustang Mach-E is Ford's electric SUV option — see our Mach-E lease page.

Is the Ford Explorer good for families?

The Explorer is a strong family SUV pick. Three rows of seating, generous cargo space with the third row folded, standard Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist safety tech, and comfortable long-distance highway ride. For San Diego families driving to Palm Springs, Big Bear, Los Angeles, or Vegas, the Explorer's highway comfort and passenger space are significant advantages over compact SUVs.

How does the Explorer compare to the Expedition?

The Explorer is a mid-size SUV; the Expedition is a full-size SUV. Explorer is easier to park and daily-drive, uses less fuel, and costs less. Expedition offers significantly more interior space, higher tow ratings, and more cargo capacity — the better choice for larger families, heavy towing, or long road trips with lots of gear. Most families choose Explorer unless they specifically need the extra space or tow capacity of the Expedition.

Can I lease a Ford Explorer at Mossy Ford?

Yes. Mossy Ford offers lease and finance programs on the Explorer across all trims. Current lease terms are posted on our new vehicle specials page. Explorer is a popular lease option for San Diego families who want to swap SUVs every 2–3 years as family needs change.

Where is Mossy Ford located?

Mossy Ford is located at 4570 Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, in Pacific Beach. Sales is open Monday–Friday 9:00am–7:00pm and Service & Parts Monday–Friday 7:00am–6:00pm.

Ready to Drive a Ford Explorer?

Schedule an Explorer test drive at Mossy Ford in Pacific Beach.

Seating capacity varies with second-row configuration (bench vs. captain's chairs). Fuel economy figures vary by powertrain and drivetrain. All offers subject to credit approval.

Disclaimer:

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