Ford Explorer 6 (U625) Crossover (2019)

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Product Overview

Ford Explorer Mk6 (chassis code U625) is a large crossover in production from 2019. It is available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.3 to 3.3 liters.
Compared to its predecessor, the Mk6 Explorer has a more athletic exterior styling. Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the approach, departure, and breakover angles that the chassis offers.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. Utility-minded owners will love the 2485L (88cu-ft) cargo space.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Ford Explorer 6 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Athletic styling
  • Some offroad capabilities
  • Low fuel consumption
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Crossover nonsense

What external reviewers found***

External score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Excellent off-road capability
  • Gorgeous infotainment
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Expensive for a midsize SUV
  • No automatic transmission
  • No hybrid option
  • No onboard Wi-Fi
  • Expensive for what you get
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Specifications

2.3 EcoBoost 3002.3 EcoBoost 300 AWD3.0 EcoBoost 457 PHEV AWD3.3 Cyclone 322 Hybrid3.0 EcoBoost 365 AWDST 3.0 EcoBoost 400 AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity515 L / 18.2 cu-ft ~ 2485 L / 87.8 cu-ft515 L / 18.2 cu-ft ~ 2485 L / 87.8 cu-ft330 L / 11.7 cu-ft ~ 2274 L / 80.3 cu-ft515 L / 18.2 cu-ft ~ 2485 L / 87.8 cu-ft515 L / 18.2 cu-ft ~ 2485 L / 87.8 cu-ft515 L / 18.2 cu-ft ~ 2485 L / 87.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity12.8 L / 13.5 qt12.8 L / 13.5 qt12.8 L / 13.5 qt11.8 L / 12.5 qt16.4 L / 17.3 qt16.4 L / 17.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.9 L / 5.2 qt4.9 L / 5.2 qt4.9 L / 5.2 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt
Fuel Capacity68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal76.0 L / 20.1 gal76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers777666
Payload769 kg / 1695 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontDisc
Brakes | RearDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle21.0 deg21.0 deg21.0 deg20.1 deg21.0 deg21.0 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle17.1 deg17.1 deg17.1 deg17.1 deg17.7 deg17.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle22.0 deg22.0 deg22.0 deg22.0 deg22.3 deg21.0 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size255/65 R18, 255/55 R20, 275/45 R21255/65 R18, 255/55 R20, 275/45 R21255/55 R20255/65 R18, 255/55 R20, 275/45 R21255/65 R18, 255/55 R20, 275/45 R21255/65 R18, 255/55 R20, 275/45 R21
Turning Circle12.6 m / 41.3 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity13.6 kWh (gross)
Body Style5-door SUV5-door SUV5-door plug-in hybrid SUV5-door hybrid SUV5-door SUV5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in208 mm / 8.2 in211 mm / 8.3 in
Size | Height1775 mm / 69.9 in1775 mm / 69.9 in1778 mm / 70.0 in1775 mm / 69.9 in1775 mm / 69.9 in1783 mm / 70.2 in
Size | Length5049 mm / 198.8 in5049 mm / 198.8 in5049 mm / 198.8 in5049 mm / 198.8 in5049 mm / 198.8 in5062 mm / 199.3 in
Size | Width2004 mm / 78.9 in | 2268 mm / 89.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 2100 mm / 82.7 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in | 2268 mm / 89.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 2100 mm / 82.7 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in | 2285 mm / 90.0 in (mirror unfolded) | 2107 mm / 83.0 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in | 2268 mm / 89.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 2100 mm / 82.7 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in | 2268 mm / 89.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 2100 mm / 82.7 in (mirror folded)2004 mm / 78.9 in | 2268 mm / 89.3 in (mirror unfolded) | 2100 mm / 82.7 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front1699.0 mm / 66.9 in
Track Width | Rear1699.0 mm / 66.9 in
Weight1968.0 kg / 4338.7 lbs1968.0 kg / 4338.7 lbs2391.0 kg / 5271.3 lbs2251.0 kg / 4962.6 lbs2141.0 kg / 4720.1 lbs2115.0 kg / 4662.8 lbs
Wheel Size18 in, 20 in, 21 in18 in, 20 in, 21 in8.5J x 2018 in, 20 in, 21 in18 in, 20 in, 21 in18 in, 20 in, 21 in
Wheelbase3025 mm / 119.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.7 sec
CO2 Emission66 g/km
Fuel Economy2.9 L/100km / 81.1 MPG (combined)
Top Speed230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph
Towing Capacity2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2265 kg / 4993 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2537 kg / 5593 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)2537 kg / 5593 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Engine | Bore87.5 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in87.5 mm / 3.4 in90.4 mm / 3.6 in85.4 mm / 3.4 in85.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.0:112.0:19.5:19.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.3 L / 138.0 cu-in / 2261.0 cc2.3 L / 138.0 cu-in / 2261.0 cc2.3 L / 138.0 cu-in / 2261.0 cc3.3 L / 203.8 cu-in / 3340.0 cc3.0 L / 180.4 cu-in / 2956.0 cc3.0 L / 180.4 cu-in / 2956.0 cc
Engine | Power300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500 rpm300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500 rpm349.0 hp / 260.2 kW @ 5750 rpm + 101.0 hp / 75.3 kW (electric motor)290.0 hp / 216.3 kW @ 6500 rpm + 44.0 hp / 32.8 kW (electric motor)365.0 hp / 272.2 kW @ 5500 rpm400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output132.7 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in132.7 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in132.7 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in86.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in123.5 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in135.3 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in86.7 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm353 Nm / 260.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm515 Nm / 379.8 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm563 Nm / 415.2 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderdirect- and multi-port-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears10-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2019

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 73%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2020 Ford Explorer represents a nice improvement over its predecessor. It's not a massive leap forward in any way, but that's because the fifth-gen model was already decent. The Hybrid is pretty, too: $52,280 to start or $57,975 all loaded up like the one you see here.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent off-road capability
  • Lots of cargo space
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Loud infotainment system
  • Expensive for a midsize SUV

cnet[2]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid will cost you $52,280 to start. With a 4,969-pound curb weight, the Explorer Hybrid is more than 600 pounds heftier than the base model. In front, it's roomy with comfortable heated and cooled leather seats and a heated steering wheel.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Comfortable second-row seats
  • Decent infotainment tech
Cons
  • Expensive for what you get

cnet[3]

Reviewer score 82%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2020 Ford Explorer ST is a solid option, but not exactly an outright monster. The ST gets heated and cooled front seats, and heated second-row captain's chairs. The Explorer offers tons of cargo space, with 18.2 cubic feet of room behind the third row.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous infotainment
  • Lots of cargo space
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lack of oomph
  • Standard brakes are hard to modulate at slower speeds

digitaltrends[4]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
The 2020 Ford Explorer has many rivals, but we've narrowed it down to the top competitors. Dodge Durango is the only other mass-market three-row SUV based on a rear-wheel drive platform. Honda Pilot is very nice to drive, although even the base four-cylinder Explorer offers more power. Subaru Ascent offers more passenger space than the Explorer.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful hybrid powertrain
  • Excellent off-road capability
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • No automatic transmission
  • No hybrid option

pcmag[5]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The 2020 Ford Explorer Platinum Hybrid gets good fuel economy along with its confident performance. A larger grille, longer headlamps, beefed-up wheel arches and a more sloping roofline give the 2020 Explorer a sportier exterior than its predecessor. It's powered by an upgraded version of Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Comfortable ride
Cons
  • Lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • No onboard Wi-Fi

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References

  1. ^ 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid first drive review: A new kind of Explorer. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-ford-explorer-hybrid-preview/. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  2. ^ 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid review: A midsize SUV with big range. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-ford-explorer-hybrid-suv-review/. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  3. ^ 2020 Ford Explorer ST review: A midsize SUV with a focus on fast. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-ford-explorer-st-4wd-review/. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  4. ^ 2020 Ford Explorer first drive review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-ford-explorer-review/. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  5. ^ 2020 Ford Explorer Limited Hybrid Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/2020-ford-explorer-limited-hybrid. 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2022-08-22.

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