2020 Ford Explorer Oil type

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Shown: a 2020 Ford Explorer (same generation). Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
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  • 2.3L EcoBoost 5W-30
  • 3.0L 5W-30
  • 3.3L Gasoline 5W-20
  • 3.3L Hybrid (HEV) 5W-20

2020 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, PDF pages 400, 408, 415 and 422

Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend MotorOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 18, 2026 · Updated
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Oil type · 2.3L EcoBoost · PDF page 400

Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor

Oil type · 3.0L · PDF page 408

Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor

Oil type · 3.3L Gasoline · PDF page 415

Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor

Oil type · 3.3L Hybrid (HEV) · PDF page 422

Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor

2020 Ford Explorer, representative photo
Shown: a 2020 Ford Explorer (same generation). Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
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2.3L EcoBoost 5W-30 “Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor” PDF page 400 ↗
3.0L 5W-30 “Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 - Synthetic Blend Motor” PDF page 408 ↗
3.3L Gasoline 5W-20 “Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor” PDF page 415 ↗
3.3L Hybrid (HEV) 5W-20 “Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor” PDF page 422 ↗

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5W-30 full synthetic motor oil

For 2.3L EcoBoost, 3.0L

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5W-20 full synthetic motor oil

For 3.3L Gasoline, 3.3L Hybrid (HEV)

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