2020 Ford Explorer Review

The 2020 Ford Explorer arrives on the scene after a major redesign. We know adventurous families across Boone and Morganton want to examine this midsize SUV in more detail. In this car review, you can learn what the Explorer offers in terms of safety, performance, and versatility.

Study the specs and features and see whether this SUV is perfect for your Newland or Lenoir excursions. If you have any questions, reach out to the team at Cloninger Ford Morganton for answers!

Ford Explorer Interior

Ford Explorer Trim Levels

2020 Explorer: Safety Comes Standard

You can breathe easy wherever your next journey takes you, as the 2020 Explorer works overtime to help keep you and your family safe. It comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot360™, putting advanced driver-assist features at your fingertips. This all-encompassing suite includes:

• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• Automatic Emergency Braking

• Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert

• Lane-Keeping System

Even more features are available. Use Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go to stay centered within your lane and keep pace with the traffic ahead. It can slow your vehicle to a stop and then start up again without losing a beat.

Plus, you can drive in reverse more confidently with the standard Rear View Camera. It comes with a built-in washer to keep the camera lens free of dust, dirt, or snow.

An Interior the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Long journeys put you and your family in close quarters for quite some time, but that’s no problem with the new Ford Explorer. This SUV is spacious enough to keep everyone comfortable, and it offers high-end features to make your adventure even more enjoyable.

When you’re under the sweltering summer sun, tri-zone climate control can keep the cabin cool. The driver and front passenger as well as the rear cabin at large will have their own temperature controls. Create a cozy ride for you and your passengers regardless of individual temperature preference.

Meanwhile, the Active Motion® front seats create the most luxurious experience imaginable for you and your copilot. Five new massage themes will keep your back at ease for the long haul.

Performance Specs: An SUV with Ability

Awe-inspiring power is at the heart of the 2020 Explorer. The ST powertrain is something else entirely! It pairs the available 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 with a 10-speed automatic transmission to deliver 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The result is the most powerful Explorer ever to hit the roads.

As you might expect, an SUV this powerful is perfect for weekend warriors. AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ helps keep your vehicle stable and balanced, even while towing heavy loads. The Explorer can be quite the towing machine, too—it trailers up to 5,600 pounds when properly equipped.

Intelligent 4WD and the Terrain Management System™ are both available. When your journey takes you to less-forgiving terrain, these features offer the confidence you need to press onward.

Review the 2020 Ford Explorer Firsthand

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the new 2020 Ford Explorer! After a major redesign, this midsize SUV looks better than ever. If what you’ve read in our car review has piqued your interest, your next step is easy: set up a test drive at Cloninger Ford Morganton.

We’ll get you behind the wheel to evaluate the Explorer for yourself. Take it for a spin and see whether it feels right for your Boone, Newland, Lenoir, or Morganton drive!