The 2020 Explorer comes equipped with all-new rear-wheel drive to maximize performance and design. RWD architecture enables a sportier, more athletic design, improved on and off-road capability and 600 pounds more in maximum towing capacity when properly equipped.
Building on AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control,™ the standard trailer sway control selectively brakes and adjusts engine power to maintain trailer control.39 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.
The all-new Terrain Management System can help you tackle any adventure with up to seven Selectable Drive Modes through a single easy-to-use dial in the center console. This includes normal, trail, deep snow/sand, slippery, sport, tow/haul and new eco mode that each come with special 3D animated graphics in the new available 12.3-inch digital cluster.
The largest ever twin-panel moonroof offers great views for the first and second rows.
LED lighting in the front and rear provides your Explorer with superior light quality, while using less energy.
20-inch bright-machined-face aluminum wheels are standard on the Platinum.
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.
An available 10.1-inch LCD capacitive portrait touchscreen means connectivity at your fingertips. Use it just like your smartphone to queue up directions, play music or call your friends, plus much more.
Extra pockets on the side and a storage area underneath the floor provide you with a place to store those smaller items. And when necessary, you can flip over the reversible load floor for plastic bedding, saving the carpet from wet or muddy cargo. Standard with the Class III Trailer Tow Package.
*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
Perfect for those weekend getaways, the second and third-row seats fold flat either manually or automatically with the available PowerFold® feature.
Available PowerFold® third-row seats easily accommodate both passengers and cargo. When you need it, the third-row gives you the ability to fit up to seven people. When you don’t, easily fold it down for extra cargo space.
Enjoy the ride with this available B&O Sound System by Bang and Olufsen. This 14-speaker, 980-watt system is available with the Premium Technology Package.
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The days of taking turns to charge devices are over. Explorer offers up to nine different powerpoints, including USBs, USCs, 12V, 110V and regular plugs—which means plenty of power for every passenger. You can also charge cord-free with an available wireless charging pad in the center console.
*Available Qi wireless charging may not be compatible with all mobile phones.
Connect, navigate and discover with smart technology. Ford can put you quickly and easily in touch with your world through smartphone apps, an in-vehicle touchscreen and voice-activated technology.
Bumper to Bumper: 3-Years/36,000 Miles • Powertrain: 5-Years/60,000 Miles • Corrosion: 5-Years/Unlimted Miles • Hybrid/Electric Drivetrain Components: 8-Years/100,000 Miles • Roadside Assistance: 5-Years/60,000 Miles
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 distracting other drivers. So you can keep your focus – and both hands on the wheel.*
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.
Backing up made easy, 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.*
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.
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.*
*Lane-Keeping System does not control steering. Drivers-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the drivers attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.
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.*
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. Automatic Emergency Braking can detect pedestrians, but not in all conditions and does not replace safe driving. See owner’s manual for system limitations.
This feature 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.*
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.
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