--- title: "2020-2025 Ford Explorer Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2020-2025 Ford Explorer, the U625 (6th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2020-2025 Ford Explorer Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2020-2025 Ford Explorer: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the U625 (6th generation), Mid-size 3-row SUV (RWD-based CD6 platform, RWD/AWD; 2025 refresh). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-30, 5.7 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group H6 (Group 48), 760 CCA | | Tire size | 255/65R18 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 22" / 11" rear | | Max towing | 5,600 lbs | | Cabin filter | Ford JX6Z-19N619-B (Motorcraft equivalent; shared with Lincoln Aviator) | ## 2020-2025 Ford Explorer maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2020-2025 Ford Explorer? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 2020-2025 | Base, XLT, Limited, Active, ST-Line, Timberline (2020-2024); Active, ST-Line, Platinum (2025) | 5W-30 | 5.7 qt | | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (ST; Platinum/King Ranch availability varies) | 2020-2025 | ST (400 hp); Platinum 2020-2021 (365 hp), Platinum/King Ranch 3.0 (400 hp) 2022+; optional on 2025 Platinum | 5W-30 | 6 qt | | 3.3L V6 Hybrid (2020-2024) | 2020-2024 | Limited Hybrid (2020-2024), Platinum Hybrid (2021-2024); dropped for 2025 | 5W-20 | 6 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2020 | Generation launch on RWD-based CD6 platform; 10-speed automatic across the board; hybrid and 400-hp ST debut; rocky launch quality (see common problems) | | 2021 | King Ranch and off-road-flavored Timberline (265/65R18 ATs, full-size spare) added; Platinum keeps 365-hp 3.0L | | 2022 | ST-Line (ST looks, 2.3L) added; ST available RWD; 3.0L Platinum/King Ranch rated 400 hp | | 2024 | Carryover; final year for the 3.3L hybrid and King Ranch/Timberline/Limited trims | | 2025 | Major refresh: new fascias, new interior with 13.2-in SYNC 4A touchscreen, trims consolidated to Active/ST-Line/Platinum/ST; hybrid dropped; 2.3L switches to FL-2127 oil filter (~5.0 qt) | ## Model years in this generation - [2020 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020) - [2021 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2021) - [2022 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2022) - [2023 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2023) - [2024 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2024) - [2025 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2025) For the full nameplate history, see the [Ford Explorer guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer). ## Sources - [2020 Explorer Owner's Manual, Capacities and Specifications (fordservicecontent.com)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=6725&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&moidRef=G1635371&Uid=G1977553&ProcUid=G1988500&userMarket=CAN&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web) - [CarCareTruth, 2020-2026 Explorer oil type & capacity (from OEM manuals)](https://www.carcaretruth.com/engine-oil/ford-explorer-6th-gen) - [NHTSA recall 23V-675 / Ford 23S55, rear axle bolt replacement](https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=23V675) - [Ford recall 22S27 (NHTSA 22V-712), rear axle bolt software remedy](https://www.ford.com/support/campaign-details/22s27/) - [NHTSA recall 23V-342 (Ford 23S23), 360-camera blue image](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V342-5662.PDF) - [Levittown Ford parts, FA-1947 / L1MZ-9601-A engine air filter (3.0L/3.3L)](https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/l1mz-9601-a.html) - [Ford Parts Giant, JX6Z-19N619-B cabin air filter, 2020 Explorer](https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/oem-2020-ford-explorer-cabin_air_filter.html) - [ExplorerST.org, factory H6 battery, fluid capacities (Mercon ULV, 75W-85 rear axle)](https://www.explorerst.org/threads/car-battery-recommendations.9879/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Ford Explorer EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Ford_Explorer.shtml) - [Goodyear / Mavis, 2021-2024 Explorer OE tire sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Ford/Explorer/2024) - [Car and Driver, 2020 Explorer specs (fuel tank, curb weight, towing)](https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/explorer/specs/2020/ford_explorer_ford-explorer_2020) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.