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  • <p>The 2020 Ford Explorer ST applies the Ford Performance badge to its three-row family SUV. A twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with 400 horsepower and numerous chassis tweaks make for an impressive overall package. Read the full story <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a28108457/2020-ford-explorer-st-drive/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">here</a>.</p>
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    View Photos of the 2020 Ford Explorer ST

    The 2020 Ford Explorer ST applies the Ford Performance badge to its three-row family SUV. A twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with 400 horsepower and numerous chassis tweaks make for an impressive overall package. Read the full story here.

  • <p>The Explorer ST comes standard with all-wheel drive and has beefed-up suspension components to sharpen handling.</p>
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    View Photos of the 2020 Ford Explorer ST

    The Explorer ST comes standard with all-wheel drive and has beefed-up suspension components to sharpen handling.

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  • <p>The only engine available on the ST is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine that makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque.</p>
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    View Photos of the 2020 Ford Explorer ST

    The only engine available on the ST is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine that makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque.

  • <p>Compared to the standard Explorer, the Explorer ST sets itself apart visually with a unique grille up front and red brake calipers.</p>
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    Compared to the standard Explorer, the Explorer ST sets itself apart visually with a unique grille up front and red brake calipers.

  • <p>The ST comes with 20-inch wheels as standard, and 21-inch wheels are optional. Summer performance tires are a $2500 option.</p>
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    The ST comes with 20-inch wheels as standard, and 21-inch wheels are optional. Summer performance tires are a $2500 option.

  • <p>In the rear, there are quad exhaust tips to make it clear that this is the high-performance version.</p>
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    In the rear, there are quad exhaust tips to make it clear that this is the high-performance version.

  • <p>The ST's cabin is set up just like the standard Explorer's, with a three-row seating setup that offers space for either six or seven passengers.</p>
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    View Photos of the 2020 Ford Explorer ST

    The ST's cabin is set up just like the standard Explorer's, with a three-row seating setup that offers space for either six or seven passengers.

  • <p>Special ST interior bits include an ST-badged steering wheel and different stitching for the seats.</p>
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    Special ST interior bits include an ST-badged steering wheel and different stitching for the seats.

  • <p>A 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is the only available gearbox.</p>
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    View Photos of the 2020 Ford Explorer ST

    A 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is the only available gearbox.

  • <p>Pricing for the ST starts at $55,835, and a few option packages are available that can push the price past $60,000.</p>
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    View Photos of the 2020 Ford Explorer ST

    Pricing for the ST starts at $55,835, and a few option packages are available that can push the price past $60,000.

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    2020 Ford Explorer ST

<p>The 2020 Ford Explorer ST applies the Ford Performance badge to its three-row family SUV. A twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with 400 horsepower and numerous chassis tweaks make for an impressive overall package. Read the full story <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a28108457/2020-ford-explorer-st-drive/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">here</a>.</p>
<p>The Explorer ST comes standard with all-wheel drive and has beefed-up suspension components to sharpen handling.</p>
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<p>The only engine available on the ST is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine that makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque.</p>
<p>Compared to the standard Explorer, the Explorer ST sets itself apart visually with a unique grille up front and red brake calipers.</p>
<p>The ST comes with 20-inch wheels as standard, and 21-inch wheels are optional. Summer performance tires are a $2500 option.</p>
<p>In the rear, there are quad exhaust tips to make it clear that this is the high-performance version.</p>
<p>The ST's cabin is set up just like the standard Explorer's, with a three-row seating setup that offers space for either six or seven passengers.</p>
<p>Special ST interior bits include an ST-badged steering wheel and different stitching for the seats.</p>
<p>A 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is the only available gearbox.</p>
<p>Pricing for the ST starts at $55,835, and a few option packages are available that can push the price past $60,000.</p>
<p>2020 Ford Explorer ST</p>
<p>2020 Ford Explorer ST</p>
<p>2020 Ford Explorer ST</p>
<p>2020 Ford Explorer ST</p>
<p>2020 Ford Explorer ST</p>
<p>2020 Ford Explorer ST</p>
<p>2020 Ford Explorer ST</p>
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