2020 Ford Explorer: Price, Value & Reliability
Updated
As of Nov 7, 2026, a used 2020 Ford Explorer lists for a median $21,057 (middle half $18,155–$24,401) at 88,706 mi, across 4,462 dealer listings. That's 60.5% below today's median new Explorer price. Reliability: avoid in our NHTSA complaint analysis. NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns covering the 2020.
Used 2020 Explorer for sale
| Trim | Listings |
|---|---|
| XLT | 2,060 |
| ST | 816 |
| Limited | 764 |
| Platinum | 510 |
| Utility Police Interceptor | 202 |
| Base | 109 |
| Limited HEV | 1 |
| State | Listings |
|---|---|
| Texas | 429 |
| Illinois | 254 |
| Ohio | 215 |
| Florida | 209 |
| Michigan | 207 |
| California | 193 |
| Pennsylvania | 177 |
| North Carolina | 165 |
| Indiana | 158 |
| Georgia | 156 |
2020 Explorer reliability and recalls
Verdict: Avoid — compared with the Explorer's other model years on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints. 2020 Explorer problems by component →
| Component | Campaign | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 26V451000 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 26V402000 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Seat belts | 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Visibility | 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Equipment | 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Seats | 25V393000 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 25V166000 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 25V159000 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Seat belts | 25V093000 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Equipment | 24V852000 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Engine | 24V598000 | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 24V188000 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23V675000 | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Electrical system | 23V626000 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 23V342000 | May 12, 2023 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 23V305000 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Parking brake | 23V199000 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23V069000 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 23V022000 | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 21V735000 | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Suspension | 21V154000 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Engine | 20V788000 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Fuel system | 20V730000 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Powertrain / transmission | 20V693000 | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 20V575000 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Seat belts | 20V549000 | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Air bags | 20V497000 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Fuel system | 19V859000 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Electrical system | 19V687000 | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Seats | 19V633000 | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Parking brake | 19V575000 | Aug 5, 2019 |
Check whether a specific car's recalls were completed by running its VIN.
2020 Explorer value vs new
At 6 years old, the 2020 lists 60.5% below today's median new Explorer price of $53,756 (2026).
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2020 Ford Explorer FAQ
How much is a used 2020 Explorer worth?
The median asking price is $21,057, with the middle half between $18,155 and $24,401, at a median 88,706 mi (4,462 listings).
Is the 2020 Explorer reliable?
No — the 2020 is on our years-to-avoid list for the Explorer, based on severity-weighted NHTSA complaints against the model's other years.
Does the 2020 Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns that cover the 2020 Explorer, most recently seats (Jul 14, 2026). Check a specific car by VIN to see whether they were completed.