Editing Ford Explorer (section)

== Sixth generation (U625; 2019) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Sixth generation
| image = 2020 Ford Explorer XLT, front 9.7.20.jpg
| model_code = U625
| model_years = 2020–present
| production = May 2019 – present
| assembly = United States: [[Chicago, Illinois]] ([[Chicago Assembly]])<ref name="lorio1">{{cite web|url= https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a25834714/2020-ford-explorer-suv-photos-info/|title=The 2020 Ford Explorer Undergoes Its Biggest Changes in a Decade|last=Lorio|first=Joe|work=Car and Driver |date=January 9, 2019|access-date=January 9, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.donlen.com/buildstart-trucks-ford.html |title=Ford=Lincoln Trucks (Build out Final order Star up dates) |publisher=Donlen |date=March 4, 2019 |access-date=March 5, 2019}}</ref><br />China: [[Hangzhou]] ([[Changan Ford]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Does China's 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum Look Better Than Ours?|url= https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/does-chinas-2020-ford-explorer-platinum-look-better-than-ours/|access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=carscoops.com |date= April 13, 2020}}</ref>
| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]
| transmission = [[Ford-GM 10-speed automatic transmission|Ford 10R60 10-speed SelectShift automatic]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
 | '''Gasoline:'''
 | 2.3 L ''[[Ford EcoBoost engine#2.3 litre|EcoBoost]]'' turbocharged [[Inline-four engine|I4]]<ref name="lorio1"/>
 | 3.0 L ''[[Ford EcoBoost engine#3.0 L|EcoBoost]]'' twin turbocharged [[V6]]<ref name="lorio1"/>
 | 3.3 L ''[[Ford Cyclone engine#3.3 L|Cyclone]]'' [[Flexible-fuel vehicle|FFV]] V6 (Ford Police Interceptor Utility)
 | '''[[hybrid electric vehicle|Gasoline hybrid]]/[[plug-in hybrid]]:'''
 | 3.3 L ''[[Ford Cyclone engine#3.3 L|Cyclone]]'' V6
 | 3.0 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27019584/ford-explorer-plug-in-hybrid-europe/ |title=The Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid Makes More Power than the Explorer ST|work=Car and Driver |last=Duff|first=Mike|date=April 2, 2019|access-date=April 2, 2019}}</ref>
}}
| motor = {{cvt|44|hp|PS kW|0}} Modular electric-motor system<br />{{cvt|102|PS|kW hp|0}} [[Permanent-magnet synchronous motor|Permanent-magnet synchronous AC electric motor]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]]
| battery = 14.4 kwh Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
| drivetrain = [[Hybrid electric vehicle|FHEV]] (Explorer Hybrid)<br />[[Plug-in hybrid|EcoBoost PHEV]] (Explorer PHEV)
| platform = [[Ford CD6 platform]]
| wheelbase = {{cvt|119.1|in|mm|0}}
| length = {{cvt|198.8|in|mm|0}}
| width = {{cvt|78.9|in|mm|0}}
| height = {{cvt|69.9|in|mm|0}}
| weight = {{cvt|4345|–|4727|lb|kg|0}}
| related = [[Lincoln Aviator#Second generation (2020–)|Lincoln Aviator]]
| caption = 2020 Ford Explorer XLT (US)
}}

The sixth-generation Ford Explorer debuted on January 9, 2019, ahead of the [[North American International Auto Show#2019|2019 North American International Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a25653792/ford-explorer-confirmed-2020/|title=The New 2020 Ford Explorer Officially Debuts January 9 |last=CApparella |first=Joey|work=Car and Driver|date=December 21, 2018|access-date=December 21, 2018}}</ref> The 2020 Ford Explorer uses the rear-wheel-drive based CD6 platform shared with the new [[Lincoln Aviator#Second generation (2020–)|Lincoln Aviator]].

The turbocharged 2.3&nbsp;L EcoBoost inline-four is the standard engine, with {{cvt|300|hp|kW|0}} and {{cvt|310|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque. It comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive. Its maximum tow rating is {{cvt|5300|lb|0}}. An optional twin-turbocharged 3.0&nbsp;L EcoBoost V6 makes {{cvt|365|hp|kW|0}} and {{cvt|380|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque, while the ST with the same engine makes {{cvt|400|hp|kW|0}} and {{cvt|415|lbft|Nm|0}} of torque. It also mates with a 10-speed automatic and sees an increase in towing capacity, to {{cvt|5600|lb|0}}.

An Explorer Hybrid is also available in the US with a detuned 3.3&nbsp;L V6 and 1.5 [[Kilowatt-hour|kWh]] [[lithium-ion battery]] producing a combined {{cvt|318|hp|kW|0}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid first drive review: Muscle over mpg |url= https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1123678_2020-ford-explorer-hybrid-first-drive-review-muscle-over-mpg |access-date=May 17, 2022 |work=Green Car Reports |date=June 19, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> In Europe there is an available [[plug-in hybrid]] version that includes a {{cvt|350|hp|kW|0}} 3.0&nbsp;L V6 gasoline engine, {{cvt|100|hp|kW|0}} electric motor, and 13.6 kWh lithium-ion battery for a combined output of {{cvt|450|hp|kW|0}} and {{cvt|600|lbft|Nm|0}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ford Launches 7-Seat Explorer PHEV With 26-Mile WLTP EV Range In Europe |url= https://insideevs.com/news/423655/europe-ford-explorer-phev/ |access-date=May 17, 2022 |work=InsideEVs}}</ref> It will{{Update inline|date=June 2024}} have a fuel consumption of {{cvt|3.4|L/100km|1|abbr=on}} and can tow {{cvt|2500|kg|lb|0}}.

The 2020 Explorer comes in four trim levels: XLT, Limited, ST, and Platinum. The base Explorer is marketed primarily to fleet buyers, and will not be available for retail sale.<ref name="lorio1"/><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.autoleht.ee/uudised/uudised.php?uid=58544 |title=Ford Explorer will make it to Europe only as a hybrid|last=Riisenberg|first=Tarmo|work=Autoleht|date=April 4, 2019|access-date=April 4, 2019}}</ref>

Thousands of initial Explorer and Aviator vehicles were shipped to Ford's [[Flat Rock Assembly Plant]] for repairs due to quality control problems. Later models have been shipped from the Chicago plant to dealerships; however, many required dealer repairs before they could be sold. ''[[Consumer Reports]]'' noted their purchased Aviator was having quality problems.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-22/ford-botches-launch-of-explorer-suv-putting-its-ceo-back-in-the-hot-seat |title=Ford botches launch of Explorer SUV, putting its CEO back in the hot seat |first=Keith |last=Naughton |date=October 22, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210429060015/https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-22/ford-botches-launch-of-explorer-suv-putting-its-ceo-back-in-the-hot-seat |archive-date=April 29, 2021 |access-date=May 30, 2021}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:2020 Ford Explorer XLT, rear 9.7.20.jpg|Rear view (XLT; pre-facelift)
File:Ford Explorer (sixth generation) at IAA 2019 IMG 0425.jpg|Explorer Plug-in Hybrid (rear; pre-facelift)
File:2020 Ford Explorer ST, front 8.24.19.jpg|Explorer ST (pre-facelift)
File:2020 Ford Explorer ST, rear 8.24.19.jpg|Explorer ST (rear; Pre-facelift)
File:FORD EXPLORER (U625) China (18).jpg|2020 Explorer (Pre-facelift;  China)
File:FORD EXPLORER (U625) China (19).jpg|2020 Explorer ST-Line (Pre-facelift;  China)
</gallery>

===2022 model year===

In 2021, for the 2022 [[model year]], a rear-wheel drive version of the Explorer ST became available, as did a [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]] version of the range-topping Platinum. The XLT gained a new Appearance Package with unique aluminum-alloy wheels and seating surfaces. Added mid-year 2021, the ''Timberline'' trim is based on the mid-level XLT, and adds unique heathered cloth and ActiveX ([[leatherette]])-trimmed seating surfaces, all-terrain tires, and unique exterior and interior styling details. A new ''ST Line'' trim, also based on the mid-level XLT, adds exterior and interior styling elements from the performance-oriented ST, but does not include the 3.0-liter [[EcoBoost]] twin-turbocharged V6 engine, and is instead powered by the base 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder engine. The ST Line offers an optional [[Bang and Olufsen]] premium [[surround sound]] audio system with an external amplifier, which was previously only offered on Limited trims and above.

=== 2024 refresh ===
The facelifted sixth generation Ford Explorer was revealed on February 1, 2024, for the 2025 model year, It features a redesigned front fascia with a larger grille, revised, sleeker headlights and taillights, and a revised interior with the addition of a 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, standard on all models. The previous eight trim levels was reduced to four, namely the Active, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Markus |first=Frank |date=February 1, 2024 |title=2025 Ford Explorer First Look: 3-Row Gets New Tech and Luxury |work=MotorTrend |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-ford-explorer-first-look-review/}}</ref><gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:2025 Ford Explorer Active (facelift), front 12.20.24.jpg|2025 Explorer Active (facelift)
File:2025 Ford Explorer Active (facelift), rear 12.20.24.jpg|Rear view (facelift)
</gallery>

===Engines===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Type!!Model years!!Power!!Torque
|-
|{{cvt|2261|cc|cuin|}} [[EcoBoost#2.3 L EcoBoost I-4|EcoBoost 2.3L I4]] ||2020–present ||{{cvt|300.|hp|kW PS|0}}||{{cvt|310.|lbft|Nm|0}}
|-
|{{cvt|3340.|cc|cuin|}} [[Ford Cyclone engine|3.3L V6 Hybrid]] ||2020–2024 (Retail); 2020-present, Police Interceptor Utility ||{{cvt|318|hp|kW PS|}}||{{cvt|332|lbft|Nm|0}}
|-
|{{cvt|3340.|cc|cuin|}} [[Ford Cyclone engine|3.3L FFV V6]] ||2020–present, Police Interceptor Utility ||{{cvt|285|hp|kW PS|}}||{{cvt|260.|lbft|Nm|0}}
|-
|{{cvt|2956|cc|cuin|}} [[Ford EcoBoost engine|EcoBoost 3.0 TT V6]] ||2020–present, ST, Police Interceptor Utility; Platinum (2022-present) ||{{cvt|400.|hp|kW PS|}}||{{cvt|415|lbft|Nm|0}}
|-
|{{cvt|2956|cc|cuin|}} [[Ford EcoBoost engine|EcoBoost 3.0 TT V6]] ||2020–2021, Platinum ||{{cvt|365|hp|kW PS|}}||{{cvt|380.|lbft|Nm|0}}
|-
|}

===China===
The Chinese market Ford Explorer received a facelift for the 2023 model year and was unveiled in August 2022, with orders received from August 11, and production commenced on November 7. The facelift is exclusive to the Chinese market with revised front and rear end designs and the dashboard now accommodates a 27-inch touchscreen.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.motor1.com/news/602321/2023-ford-explorer-facelift-china/ |title=2023 Ford Explorer Facelift Revealed In China With 27-Inch Screen
 |first=Adrian |last=Padeanu|date=August 4, 2022 |access-date=November 16, 2022}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Ford Explorer VI facelift IMG003.jpg|2023 Explorer (China)
File:Ford Explorer VI facelift IMG004.jpg|Rear view
File:Ford Explorer Timberline 001.jpg|2023 Explorer Timberline (China)
File:Ford Explorer Timberline 002.jpg|Rear view
</gallery>

=== Safety ===

==== Euro NCAP ====
{{Euro NCAP|year=2019|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/ford/explorer/38856|reference_name=Ford Explorer 2019 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=33.2|description=Ford Explorer Plug-in Hybrid (LHD)|adult_percent=87|child_points=42.2|child_percent=86|pedestrian_points=29.4|pedestrian_percent=61|safety_percent=76|safety_points=10}}

==== IIHS ====
The 2020 Explorer was awarded the "Top Safety Pick +" by the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Ford Explorer 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/ford/explorer-4-door-suv/2020 |access-date=2024-06-05 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|IIHS]] scores
|Small overlap front (Driver)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good
|-
|Small overlap front (Passenger)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good
|-
|Moderate overlap front
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good
|-
|Side (original test)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good
|-
|Side (updated test)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good
|-
|Roof strength
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good
|-
|Head restraints and seats
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good
|-
|Headlights
| style="color:black;background: yellow" |Acceptable
|-
|Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Superior
|optional
|-
|Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Superior
|standard
|-
|Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Advanced
|optional
|-
|Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian, day)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Superior
|standard
|-
|Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use
| style="color:black; background: yellow" |Acceptable
|
|}
{{clear}}