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2020–2025 U625 (6th generation)

2020–2025 Ford Explorer Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

The 2020–2025 Ford Explorer uses a BCI group H6 (Group 48) battery rated at 760 cold cranking amps. AGM is required, not optional. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy.

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The 2020–2025 Ford Explorer uses a Group H6 (Group 48) battery with 760 CCA, AGM required.

2020–2025 Ford Explorer battery specifications

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SpecValue
BCI group sizeH6 (Group 48)
Cold cranking amps760 CCA
Battery typeAGM
AGM requiredYes
LocationUnder hood, rear center beneath the cowl/wiper panel. Cowl trim must come off, a 20–30 minute job

Auto start-stop requires an AGM replacement (Motorcraft BXT-48H6 style). An H7 (Group 94R) physically fits snugly and is a popular higher-CCA upgrade on STs. After replacement, do a BMS reset (or let the car sit to relearn) so start-stop works properly.

3.3L V6 Hybrid (2020–2024) battery

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SpecValue
BCI group sizeH6 (Group 48) AGM, 12V auxiliary
Battery typeAGM
LocationUnder hood, rear center below the cowl panel

The hybrid's 12V battery is separate from the liquid-cooled 1.5 kWh lithium-ion traction pack (under the vehicle). Confirm the installed group size before buying. Some hybrid builds differ from the gas models.

Which Ford Explorer model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Ford Explorer built from 2020 through 2025 — the U625 (6th generation), mid-size 3-row suv (rwd-based cd6 platform, rwd/awd; 2025 refresh). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

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What changed during the 2020–2025 Ford Explorer

  • 2020Generation launch on RWD-based CD6 platform; 10-speed automatic across the board; hybrid and 400-hp ST debut; rocky launch quality (see common problems)
  • 2021King Ranch and off-road-flavored Timberline (265/65R18 ATs, full-size spare) added; Platinum keeps 365-hp 3.0L
  • 2022ST-Line (ST looks, 2.3L) added; ST available RWD; 3.0L Platinum/King Ranch rated 400 hp
  • 2024Carryover; final year for the 3.3L hybrid and King Ranch/Timberline/Limited trims
  • 2025Major 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)

2020–2025 Ford Explorer battery: common questions

What size battery does a 2020–2025 Ford Explorer take?

BCI group H6 (Group 48), rated at 760 cold cranking amps from the factory. Group size is a physical dimension and terminal-position standard, so a battery from a different group may not clamp down or may put the terminals on the wrong side.

How many CCA does a 2020–2025 Ford Explorer need?

At least 760 CCA. Going higher is harmless and helps in cold climates; going lower is how a vehicle that started fine in October stops starting in January.

Does the 2020–2025 Ford Explorer need an AGM battery?

Yes. This vehicle requires AGM, not flooded. A flooded battery in a start-stop system is cycled far harder than it is designed for and fails early.

Where is the battery on a 2020–2025 Ford Explorer?

Under hood, rear center beneath the cowl/wiper panel. Cowl trim must come off, a 20–30 minute job.

Does a 2020–2025 Ford Explorer need the battery registered after replacement?

Auto start-stop requires an AGM replacement (Motorcraft BXT-48H6 style). An H7 (Group 94R) physically fits snugly and is a popular higher-CCA upgrade on STs. After replacement, do a BMS reset (or let the car sit to relearn) so start-stop works properly.

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