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2020 Ford Explorer Base, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 4

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2020 Ford Explorer Base

SUV · 300 hp · 23–24 mpg combined

Sticker from
$32,765Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

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Which Explorer is right for you?

Six trims, $32,765 to $58,250. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.

300hp2.3L four-cylinder turbo
310lb-ftTorque
23–24mpgCombined · 20–21 city · 27–28 highway
RWD / AWD10-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
18.2 cu ftCargo volume
4,345 lbsCurb weight
5,300 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

1 interior

  • Sandstone

Cloth.

5 factory paints

  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Blue Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Magnetic Metallic

4 of the 5 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

33 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2020 Explorer.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Cover this Explorer for longer.

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