Best Look Yet At The 2020 Ford Explorer - Can It Match The Navigator's Success?

Our best look yet at the 2020 Ford Explorer reveals both hits and misses, starting with the EcoBoost AWD badge on the right-hand side of the tailgate. Through it, the Blue Oval refers to the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 with twin-turbocharging technology.

In the Lincoln Continental, this engine develops 400 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque from 2,750 rpm, potent numbers for a full-size luxury sedan. But as opposed to the Lincoln, the Ford comes equipped with the 10-speed automatic transmission that’s also found in the F-150, Mustang, and various models from General Motors.
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Truthy - 11/21/2018 8:18:07 AM

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Obviously inspired by the Tesla Model X.

TomM - 11/21/2018 8:40:48 AM

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Of course - same hideous Tesla Model X grille - how could anyone miss it unless they are blind?

Actually - I think that it is too much the same to make any difference

dumpsty - 11/21/2018 2:01:19 PM

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I guess I'm kinda more excited to see the Aviator in production trim.

Overall the exterior proportions look good on the new modular platform.

skytop - 11/21/2018 9:13:41 AM

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Best look? Don't you mean best 'peep?'

dumpsty - 11/21/2018 2:03:16 PM

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You might want to follow the included link...which shows the entire vehicle.

MDarringer - 11/21/2018 9:46:08 AM

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What a STUPID question: "Can It Match The Navigator's Success?"

The Explorer already outsells the Navigator about 25:1.

Truthy - 11/21/2018 9:51:51 AM

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It has a revised grill and taillights. Why all the fuss. The Explorer is bloated. You can put a football between the front seat and the door panel.

dumpsty - 11/21/2018 2:05:51 PM

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That is a weird quality measurement for comparison.

Did you use a rubber or leather football? Was it fully inflated?

Truthy - 11/21/2018 9:53:30 AM

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MD, I saw a post earlier with your name spelled with one R and 1 at the end. Is that you or a copycat?

MDarringer - 11/21/2018 10:17:34 AM

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Copycat. It's one of the people here who hate freedom of speech for anyone other than himself. It's supposed to upset me I guess. The irony is that while the person thinks he's getting at me, he is actually painting himself as a wannabe. The dysfunctional psychology of it is delicious. The thing is that I don't care about someone else's petty bitchiness because they can't take the heat I dish out. I'm a fairly open book and will answer pretty much anything.

carloslassiter - 11/21/2018 10:14:16 AM

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Looks the same as every other Explorer since the early 90s.

MDarringer - 11/21/2018 10:19:50 AM

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Agree. Ford needed to elevate the styling.

cidflekken - 11/21/2018 12:33:45 PM

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Explorers look badass as cop cars. That's about it.

dumpsty - 11/21/2018 2:08:08 PM

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The link article also mentioned that Lincoln will get a revised MkT in 2020. Does that mean the Ford Flex will live-on as well? Or will the Bronco take its place?

MDarringer - 11/21/2018 2:20:20 PM

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Autoevolution is NOT a trusted source. Could Ford use a new Flex between the Explorer and Expedition? Sure. Would it sell any better than the steady-selling Flex? Who knows.

Truthy - 11/21/2018 2:57:52 PM

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Dumpsty, LOL, it was a Patriots football, slightly underinflated. My point being is that the Explorer is bloated and much of the space is not useable, like the Taurus it is based on.

dumpsty - 11/23/2018 4:57:06 PM

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understood. i was mostly being sarcastic.

however, I see your reasoning for looking at available space vs the Taurus which has a bit more tighter interior dimensions. Maybe the seats could be wider or maybe the extra space is to leave room for seat adjustments, etc.

bmw7er - 11/22/2018 11:15:55 PM

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It looks like a mom wagon to me whereas the Navigator is beautiful and somewhat different. This could be a Hyundai, or a Toyota and you'd not be shocked either.