Features
2020 Ford Explorer Features
Available in base, XLT, Limited, ST, and Platinum trim levels, the 2020 Explorer offers Warren and Salem drivers a bevy of features across all models. Even at the base level, Explorer treats shoppers to great standard features like:
- 18-inch wheels
- SYNC 3 infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
- LED headlights
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- Rear parking sensors
- A full-suite of advanced safety features
- And more…
Performance
Providing the Explorer’s get-up-and-go is a standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that generates 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. Rear-wheel drive allows for sportier handling, improved capability on and off the road, and an increase in towing capacity—up to 5,300 pounds—when properly equipped. The all-new Terrain Management System allows you to customize your driving experience with seven selectable drive modes; and all-wheel drive is available to option on all trim levels, for increased handling and traction.
For even more power, a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine is available to provide a boost—or should we say, an EcoBoost—to 365 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque.
Safety
Standard Ford Co-Pilot360
With the Ford Explorer, your family’s safety isn’t relegated to upper trims or optional add-ons. On every Explorer model, you can enjoy enhanced peace of mind thanks to the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety technologies and driver aids, including:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pre-Collision Assist
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- Rear View Camera
- Lane-Keeping System
Additional advanced safety features are available in the Co-Pilot360+ package, including Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Evasive Steering Assist, Hill Descent Control, and BLIS Trailer Coverage.
Interior Dimensions
With three-rows of spacious seating, the 2020 Ford Explorer comfortably carries up to seven occupants, or six when you select second-row captain’s chairs. The E-Z Entry second row makes accessing the third row a breeze, and all three rows boast increased headroom over previous generations.
If you need to prioritize capacity over occupancy, the Explorer’s versatile interior provides a variety of seating and cargo combinations. Behind the third row, there’s more than 18 cubic-feet of cargo room, and the 50/50-split third row seats can be folded down—on one or both sides—expanding cargo volume to 47.9 cubic-feet. With the second and third rows folded flat, max cargo capacity grows to nearly 88 cubic-feet.
