Ford Explorer Sixth generation
Ford Explorer (Sixth generation) was built from 2019 to the present, as a 5-door SUV. Powertrain: Gasoline: 2.3 L EcoBoost turbo I4; 2.3L CAF484WQMA turbo I4 (China); 3.0 L EcoBoost twin turbo V6; 3.3 L Cyclone FFV V6 (Police Interceptor…. Battery: 14.4 kwh Lithium-ion (Li-ion). Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive. Weight: 4345 – 4727 lb.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The sixth-generation Ford Explorer debuted on January 9, 2019, ahead of the 2019 North American International Auto Show. The 2020 Ford Explorer uses the rear-wheel-drive based CD6 platform shared with the new Lincoln Aviator. The turbocharged 2.3 L EcoBoost inline-four is the standard engine, with 300 hp and 310 lbft of torque. It comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive. Its maximum tow rating is 5300 lb. An optional twin-turbocharged 3.0 L EcoBoost V6 makes 365 hp and 380 lbft of torque, while the ST with the same engine makes 400 hp and 415 lbft of torque. It also mates with a 10-speed automatic and sees an increase in towing capacity, to 5600 lb.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Ford Explorer (Sixth generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Ford Explorer (Sixth generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2044); Canada (2034); United Kingdom (2029); Australia (2044). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Ford Explorer (Sixth generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline: 2.3 L EcoBoost turbo I4; 2.3L CAF484WQMA turbo I4 (China); 3.0 L EcoBoost twin turbo V6; 3.3 L Cyclone FFV V6 (Police Interceptor Utility/Explorer fleet model); Gasoline hybrid: 3.3 L Cyclone V6; Gasoline plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6; electric motor: 44 hp Modular electric-motor system; 102 PS Permanent-magnet synchronous AC electric motor; battery: 14.4 kwh Lithium-ion (Li-ion).
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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