The service and repair manual for the 2020 Ford Explorer — 3.3L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L V6 — 180 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · ST Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door · Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 1,600 complaints · 349 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 2,685
- General Information 1,728
- Accessories & Equipment 2,935
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 447
- Body & Frame 923
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 645
- Restraints 202
- Drivelines & Axles 128
- Steering 91
- Electrical 3,225
- Suspension 182
- Engine Mechanical 429
- Transmission 542
- Engine Performance 3,045
- Hub Nut 221
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 Explorer
- Electrical System — wiring · 19V687000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 ford explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3l or 3.3l engines. the wiring harness may not have been properly secured and may contac.
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 19V633000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedit.
- Back Over Prevention — display function · 23V305000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 explorer police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch integrated computer screen (ics). when the display.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 23V199000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3l rwd, 3.3l gas, 3.3l fhev, or 3.0l st powertrain. the previous powertrain control mo.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 20V575000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, explorer, mustang, transit, expedition, escape, ranger and edge, and lincoln nautilus an.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 23V022000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. the video output may.
- Back Over Prevention — software · 21V735000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer, lincoln corsair, and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. the video output may fail, preve.
- Air Bags — critical fasteners · 20V497000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles. the side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tig.
- Seat Belts · 26V159000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. the seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improper.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 23V342000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. the video output may.
Owners have filed 1,600 complaints and Ford has issued 349 technical service bulletins for the 2020 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, ST Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door, Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2020 Explorer problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 Explorer, covering electrical system, seats, back over prevention. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2020 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $55.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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