2020 Ford Explorer Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 6 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Sixth generation (U625).

  • Length198.8 in
  • Width78.9 in
  • Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length198.8 in
  • Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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  • Interior

Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 198.8 in · 78.9 in · 69.9 in – 70.2 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x114.3, bore 70.5 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P255/55HR20.0 BSW AS, P255/55HR20.0 BSW self-sealing AS, P255/65HR18.0 BSW AS, 255/50R21. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length198.8 in
Width78.9 in
Height69.9 in – 70.2 in
Wheelbase119.1 in
Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.0 in – 41.0 in
Rear headroom38.0 in – 41.0 in
Front legroom43.0 in
Rear legroom39.0 in
Front shoulder room62.0 in
Rear shoulder room62.0 in
Front hip room59.0 in
Rear hip room59.0 in

Weight & capacities

Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
GVWR6,160 lb
Fuel tank19.2 gal – 21.8 gal
Max towing capacity5,600 lb

Engine

  • 1898 1912
  • 1881 1915
Torque310 – 415 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P255/55HR20.0 BSW AS
  • P255/55HR20.0 BSW self-sealing AS
  • P255/65HR18.0 BSW AS
  • 255/50R21
  • 255/55R20
  • 255/65R18
  • 275/45R21
  • 285/45R21

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver26"
  • Passenger22"
  • Rear11"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • H6-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-305.2 qt
  • 5W-306 qt
  • 5W-206 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (6 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Limited 4dr 4x2198.878.969.9119.17.94345
Limited 4dr 4x4198.878.969.9119.17.94345
Platinum 4dr 4x4198.878.970.2119.18.24727
ST 4dr 4x4198.878.970.2119.18.34701
XLT 4dr 4x2198.878.969.9119.17.94345
XLT 4dr 4x4198.878.969.9119.17.94345

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Sixth generation (U625)): years 20202023. View model overview

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