The 2020 Ford Explorer being driven down the road

2020 Ford Explorer

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    A 2020 Explorer S T in Rapid Red crossing a bridge
    Interior view of the explorer S T leather seating surfaces with micro perforation and accent stitching
    Explorer Platinum in Atlas Blue in front of a store covered in shrubbery
    2020 Explorer centre console with a rotary gear shift dial
    Explorer Platinum tri diamond perforated leather seating surfaces with accent stitching in Light Sandstone
    Two people holding hands next to a 2020 Explorer S T in Star White
    Interior view of the 2020 Explorer with an L E D touchscreen

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    Built for Life’s Adventures

    The 2020 Explorer has been completely redesigned — inside, outside and under the hood. In addition to new capability enhancing features, there are also two new available trims. Explorer now offers a commanding, no-compromise hybrid* as well as the most powerful Explorer to date, the Explorer ST. With 400 horsepower, 415 lb.-ft. of torque an ST brings the adventure to you.**

    *Available hybrid option on Explorer Limited
    **Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAEJ1349 standard. Your results may vary.
    2020 Ford Explorer S T in Rapid Red

    Loaded with confidence

    Once you’re inside the completely redesigned Explorer, you’ll notice an array of available amenities. Interior attributes like tri-diamond perforated leather seating surfaces, a hexagon carbon-fibre-lined dash and a precision-engineered centre console with a rotary gear shift dial fill the cabin with a refined and dignified look.
    • 12 point 3 inch Customizable Cluster

      Available 12.3” Digital Instrument Panel Cluster with Productivity Screen

      Tailor your instrument panel to your drive. With an available 12.3” customizable cluster, standard on the ST and Platinum, Explorer lets you configure the look and function of your driving information.
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    • A close up view of an Explorer dashboard featuring a portrait touchscreen in the centre stack and SYNC 3

      An Available 10.1” LCD Portrait Touchscreen

      An available 10.1” LCD capacitive portrait touchscreen means connectivity at your fingertips. Use it just like your smartphone to get directions, play music or call your friends, plus much more.12
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    • Side view of a 2020 Explorer Platinum interior in light sandstone

      Seating when you need it

      Available third-row PowerFold® seats make it easy to accommodate both passengers and cargo. With the seats up, the Explorer can carry up to seven passengers. When you don’t need seating for seven, fold them down and make room for cargo.
    • A woman driving a 2020 Explorer with a twin panel moonroof

      Available Twin-Panel Moonroof

      The largest ever twin-panel moonroof offers great views for the first-and second-row.

    New Hybrid and new ST

    As part of the redesign, Explorer now offers a new hybrid and new ST. The athletic look of Explorer ST is more than sheet metal-deep. It’s matched by a powerful 400-hp11 engine, a sport-tuned suspension and driving dynamics engineered by the Ford Performance team. The Explorer Limited packs a similar punch; it has a no-compromise available hybrid option that’s engineered for big adventures. Not only can it tow 5,000 pounds but it’s also fully off-road capable.
    An Explorer S T in Rapid Red next to an Explorer Hybrid in Magnetic

    A Trip in the Making

    Load your gear into the 2020 Explorer and get away for a while. There’s plenty of room for it all. With the PowerFold® third-row seats, you can take advantage of the extra cargo space before heading out on your next big adventure. With the ability to tow up to 5,600 lbs. (2,540 kg), when properly equipped, the Explorer won’t be slowed down, not even if you have a hefty camper in tow. With your choice of three powerful engines, you can trust that your Explorer will get you where you need to go.
    • The 2020 Explorer in Atlas Blue pulls a camper on the highway

      Towing and Trailer Sway Control19

      Building on AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, standard trailer sway control selectively brakes and adjusts engine power to maintain trailer control.19 The result is stability and control, even when towing large loads. When properly equipped, the Explorer can tow up to 5,600 lbs. The Class III Trailer Tow Package is available with the 2.3L EcoBoost® and 3.3L hybrid engines, and comes standard with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine.
    • A 2020 Explorer Limited in Iconic Silver driving up a steep hill

      Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™

      The Standard Terrain Management System™ can help you tackle any adventure through a single easy-to-use dial in the centre console. It’s seven selectable drive modes include Normal, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, Slippery, Sport, Tow/Haul and new Eco mode. Each drive mode comes with special 3D animated graphics in the new available 12.3” digital cluster.

    Master of the Day-to-Day

    When you have to get things done, Explorer has your back. Available seating for up to seven means you can get your star player and friends to practice and make great time too. The E-Z Entry second-row seats and available Cargo Management System make it easy to get passengers and their equipment in as quickly as possible.

    Confidence-Driving Technology

    In an increasingly crowded and stressful world, we can all use more confidence on the road.

    With Standard Ford Co-Pilot360™ on board, it’s easy to enjoy getting there.
    Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert

    BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert10

    BLIS®  can help detect and alert you to vehicles in your blind spot, while Cross-Traffic Alert can detect traffic behind you when you’re slowly backing out of a parking spot or driveway.10
    2020 Explorer with Ford Co Pilot 3 60 Technology

    Auto High-Beam Headlamps10

    Auto High-Beam Headlamps can sense poor lighting conditions and switch on to light your path ahead. They can even sense oncoming headlights and dim automatically so you don’t have to worry about blinding other drivers. So you can keep your focus–and both hands on the wheel.10
    Rear View Camera

    Rear View Camera10

    The Rear View Camera provides a great view of what’s behind your vehicle. It also comes with a built-in washer so you can keep the camera lens free of debris (like snow or dust) and navigate in Reverse with confidence.10
    2020 Explorer with Ford Co Pilot 3 60 Technology

    Lane-Keeping System10 , 138

    The Lane-Keeping System can help you stay in your lane, even during a moment of distraction. This smart feature scans your vehicle’s position between the lines in the road ahead and can alert you if you’re starting to edge out of your lane. Having trouble staying on track? After you’ve drifted a few times, you’ll see a coffee cup icon, letting you know it’s time to take a break.10 , 138
    Pre Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

    Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking118

    This feature scans the road ahead and can alert you to potential collisions with vehicles or pedestrians detected in your path. If an impact becomes imminent and you don’t take corrective action, the brakes can apply automatically. But don’t worry – they’ll only activate if they're needed.118
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    Available B&O Sound System with 14 Speakers94

    Available B and O Sound System with 14 Speakers
    Enjoy the ride with this available B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen.94     This 14-speaker, 980-watt system is available with the Premium Technology Package.

    Available Wireless Charging51

    An iPhone laid sideways on the available wireless charging pad in the centre console of a 2020 Explorer
    Charge your phone without the cords. The optional wireless charging pad found in the centre console of the 2020 Explorer makes it easy to charge on the go.51
    A person holds a phone with the FordPass app open with the 2020 Ford Explorer in the background

    FordPass Connect™112 (Wi-Fi Hotspot)124

    FordPass, A Smarter Way to Move™. Beyond key FordPass99 features like contacting your dealer and Roadside Assistance,115 plus finding parking and comparing fuel prices along your route,114 activate your FordPass Connect™112 modem to:
     

    • Remotely start your vehicle and schedule recurring start times
    • Lock and unlock your vehicle remotely
    • Check your approximate odometer reading, fuel level and distance to empty
    • Locate your parked vehicle
    • Enjoy a Wi-Fi hotspot124 with the ability to connect up to 10 devices at once, up to 50 feet outside the vehicle125
    • Two-year trial (after which, fees apply) for remote features. This is activated on the date of vehicle sale
     

    Need help with your journey? Contact a friendly FordGuide right from the app.

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    FordPass™ 99

    With the FordPass™ app,99 you have a Smarter Way to Move™.
     

    • Find and compare parking112 and the price of fuel along your route114
    • Receive key vehicle information and contact your Dealer to schedule service
    • Request Roadside Assistance115
    • Get FordPass help from a friendly FordGuide


    These are just some of the great things you can do with FordPass. FordPass takes care of the details so you can just drive. If you haven’t already, download the FordPass app on the App Store97 or get it on Google Play.98
    A person in the drivers seat of a 2020 Explorer using the 8 inch L E D touchscreen

    Available SYNC® 390 with Apple CarPlay™ 111 and Android Auto™ 110

    In addition to the voice-activated benefits of the available SYNC® 390 adds convenience to your driving experience with an LCD capacitive touchscreen and easy-to-use interface. Discover the system’s quick reactions to your conversational commands and experience the smartphone-like touchscreen with impressive responsiveness. You’ll also find a sleek user-friendly interface to help you connect to and control your compatible smartphone via Apple CarPlay111 or Android Auto.110 Locate your favourite places with simple destination entry via optional navigation. SYNC AppLink™ 93 lets you use your voice to control some of your favourite compatible mobile apps while driving.

    *Requires phone with active data service and compatible software SYNC 3 does not control third-party products while in use. Third-parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality.

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    A close up view of an Explorer dashboard featuring a portrait touchscreen in the centre stack

    Ford & Waze.172 Your commute just got better.

    Using Waze inside your Ford vehicle is easier since the much-loved, crowd-sourced navigation and traffic app is now compatible with available SYNC® 390 AppLink™ .172 By accessing Waze through SYNC 3 AppLink, you can collaborate with other users, outsmarting traffic by sharing information to get the best routes, and receive real-time alerts about accidents, road hazards and traffic jams. Moving Waze to the dash screen allows you to conveniently access the app’s features on a larger display. You can operate Waze through your vehicle’s touchscreen, as well as use voice commands for hands-free control, helping to keep your eyes on the road.172 Available via iPhone® in Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 390 with software version 3.0. Waze is also available on Android Auto™ .110
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