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2020 Ford ExplorerBattery Location & Size
OEM battery spec from the factory service manual for the 6th Gen (2020-2024) (2020-2024).
Quick Answer
Location
Behind passenger-side cowl panel or cargo area
Battery Size
Group H7 (94R)
CCA Rating
800 CCA
Type
AGM
Difficulty: Moderate — 30-45 min
Notes
- →Difficult access — behind cowl panel near firewall
- →Some trims have battery in cargo area
- →AGM battery mandatory
Source: Factory service manual — 2020 Ford Explorer 6th Gen (2020-2024).
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- Where is the battery in a 2020 Ford Explorer?
- The 2020 Ford Explorer battery is located behind passenger-side cowl panel or cargo area.
- What size battery does a 2020 Ford Explorer take?
- The 2020 Ford Explorer uses a Group H7 (94R) battery with at least 800 CCA.
- How hard is it to replace the battery on a 2020 Ford Explorer?
- Battery replacement is rated as moderate — 30-45 min.