🔋Battery Location
Ford Explorer Battery Location
Find exactly where the battery is in your Ford Explorer. Includes 5th and 6th gen placement changes.
Quick Answer
The 2020+ Ford Explorer battery is behind the passenger side of the dashboard (or in the cargo area). The 2011-2019 Explorer battery is under the hood.
6th Gen (2020-2024)
2020-2024LocationBehind passenger-side cowl panel or cargo area
Battery SizeGroup H7 (94R)
CCA800 CCA
TypeAGM
DifficultyModerate — 30-45 min
Notes
- →Difficult access — behind cowl panel near firewall
- →Some trims have battery in cargo area
- →AGM battery mandatory
5th Gen (2011-2019)
2011-2019LocationUnder hood, passenger side
Battery SizeGroup 65
CCA750 CCA
DifficultyEasy — 15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did Ford hide the Explorer battery?
- Ford moved the 2020+ Explorer battery behind the cowl panel to save engine bay space for the new RWD platform. It's controversial among owners due to difficult access. Some models have it in the cargo area instead.