Ford Explorer VI

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The Ford Explorer VI (since 2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 33 versions in the European Union, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: U625

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,470–5,080 mm RDW	5,050 mm TC	5,050 mm
Width	1,870–2,000 mm RDW	2,000 mm TC	2,004 mm
Height	1,650–1,780 mm RDW	1,780 mm TC	1,775 mm
Wheelbase	2,770–3,030 mm RDW	3,030 mm TC	3,025 mm
Front track	1,704 mm ASTRA	1,700 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,714 mm ASTRA	1,700 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,896–2,441 kg RDW	2,022–2,254 kg TC	1,971–2,144 kg
Mass in running order	1,996–2,541 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,550–3,160 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	2,500 kg ASTRA	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5–7 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Boot space	450 L EV DB	–	–
Performance
Top speed	160–230 km/h RDW	–	214–255 km/h
0–100 km/h	5.3–9.0 s EV DB	–	–
Torque	554 Nm ASTRA	–	–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)	52.0–77.0 kWh EV DB	–	–
Battery capacity (gross)	55.0–82.0 kWh EV DB	–	–
Range (WLTP)	346–522 km EV DB	–	–
AC charging power	11 kW EV DB	–	–
DC fast charging power	150–185 kW EV DB	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/50R19, 235/55R19, 255/55R20, 235/45R21, 235/50R20, 255/40R21, 255/45R20

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2020–2021: ★★★★★ · 2023–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

2,230 complaints for model years 2020–2026. 91 crashes · 21 fires · 102 injuries

Transmission and drivetrain 698
Electrical system 310
Engine 219
Brakes 133
Visibility and wipers 122
Fuel system 100

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 33 versions of the Ford Explorer VI

Show all 33 versions

European Union 16 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range	EU registrations
2024–2025	Electric motor	210 kW (286 PS)	Electric	14.4–14.7 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	584–585 km	27,111
2024–2025	Electric motor	250 kW (340 PS)	Electric	16.6–16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	532–535 km	9,625
2024–2025	Electric motor	150 kW (204 PS)	Electric	16.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	538 km	2,997
2024–2025	Electric motor	89 kW (121 PS)	Electric	15.1–15.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	571–576 km	2,223
2025	Electric motor	125 kW (170 PS)	Electric	17.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	365 km	1,251
2024–2025	Electric motor	70 kW (95 PS)	Electric	16.3 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	508–541 km	457
2024–2025	Electric motor	88 kW (120 PS)	Electric	14.6–15.0 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	565–578 km	692
2021–2025	3.0 L	267 kW (363 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	3.1–6.8 L/100 km WLTP21.7–22.0 kWh/100 km WLTP	71–90 g/km	42–45 km	14,974
2023	3.0 L	91 kW (124 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	3.1 L/100 km WLTP22.0 kWh/100 km WLTP	71 g/km	42 km	26
2021–2022	3.0 L	267 kW (363 PS)	Petrol	2.9 L/100 km WLTP21.1–21.6 kWh/100 km WLTP	71–163 g/km	–	285
2022	3.0 L	267 kW (363 PS)	Hybrid	3.2 L/100 km WLTP	78 g/km	–	25
2021	2.3 L	224 kW (305 PS)	Petrol	–	299 g/km	–	12
2020	3.0 L	267 kW (363 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	21.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	66 g/km	46 km	4,648
2020	3.0 L	53 kW (72 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	20.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	66 g/km	42 km	86
2020	3.0 L	267 kW (363 PS)	Petrol	–	66 g/km	–	71
2020	3.0 L	267 kW (363 PS)	Hybrid	–	66 g/km	–	13

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox
2026EXPLORER 3.0l EcoBoost (457ch) PHEV BVA10	3.0 L	267 kW (363 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	Automatic

United States 13 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2025–2027SIDI & PFI	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	20–23 MPG (10.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	245–277 g/km
2025–2027SIDI & PFI	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	234–236 g/km
2021–2027SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	261–273 g/km
2020–2027SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA	266–291 g/km
2022–2024SIDI; Stop-Start · SIDI	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
2020–2024SIDI · SIDI; Stop-Start	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2022–2024SIDI; Stop-Start · SIDI	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	269 g/km
2020–2024SIDI & PFI; FFV	3.3 L	Flex fuel (E85)	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA	276–293 g/km
2021–2023SIDI	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	251–277 g/km
2020–2023SIDI	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	230–240 g/km
2023SIDI; without Stop-Start	3.0 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	280–282 g/km
2020–2023SIDI & PFI; Hybrid	3.3 L	Hybrid	10-speed automatic	Part-time four-wheel drive	23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	224–235 g/km
2020–2023SIDI & PFI; Hybrid	3.3 L	Hybrid	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA	200–213 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2020–2026Sport utility vehicle: Standard	2.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	10.3–11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	241–277 g/km
2020–2026Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.0 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	11.3–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	266–290 g/km
2020–2023Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.3 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	225 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.