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Ford Explorer battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Ford take?

Based on 359 orders from Ford owners, the best-selling batteries are Car battery Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 12V 80Ah 740A, battery Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 12V 75Ah 730A EFB and Car battery Exide EA722 Premium 12V 72Ah 720A. Capacity ranges from 7 to 100 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Ford takes

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 359 real orders from Ford owners.

What Ford owners buy

Reviews from Ford owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Baterias de qualidade, a preços justos e um serviço de entrega rapido e eficaz. Recomendo.»

    Gonçalo A. · Ford Transit Connect V408 Box Body/Mpv · Varta E46 12V 75Ah 730A EFB
  • ★★★★★

    «Llegó en casa muy rápido,la instalé enseguida y el coche ...en marcha!😉»

    Adrian C. · Ford C-Max · Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A
  • ★★★★★

    «Montei a bateria num Ford focus 1.0 ecobost de 2013, foi muito fácil a montagem cerca de 10 minutos, fui eu mesmo que fiz o serviço, o carro faz cerca de 10.0000 km por ano, o espaço é mesmo à certa fácil de fixar. O arranque a frio é exlen»

    Manuel L. · Ford Focus Iii · Tudor TL752 12V 75Ah 730A EFB

Looking for a battery for your Ford Explorer? Here are the 7 that fit its 8 generations (1990-2025): 70 to 80 Ah, 640 to 800 A cold cranking, from 72.95 € inc. VAT.

  • 📅 1990–2025
  • 🚗 8 generations
  • 🔋 7 compatible batteries
  • from 72.95 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the generation and engine: there are 7 compatible batteries in total, from 70 to 80 Ah and 640 to 800 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 72.95 € and 160.45 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
By the registration year: Explorer VI (2019-2025); Explorer V (2010-2025); Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006-2010); Explorer IV (2006-2010); Explorer III (2001-2025); Explorer Sport Trac Pickup (2000-2005). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Ford Explorer: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

Which battery does a Ford Explorer take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Ford Explorer engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

Recommended battery for each Ford Explorer engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryFord Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost Plug-in Hybrid AWD 457 CV Explorer VI (2019–2025) Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah €160.45 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 2.0 243 CV Explorer V (2010–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 3.5 294 CV Explorer V (2010–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 3.5 4WD 284 CV Explorer V (2010–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 3.5 4WD 294 CV Explorer V (2010–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 3.5 Ti-VCT 4WD 291 CV Explorer V (2010–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 214 CV Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 4WD 214 CV Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 4WD 214 CV Explorer IV (2006–2010) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.6 296 CV Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.6 296 CV Explorer IV (2006–2010) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.6 4WD 296 CV Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.6 4WD 296 CV Explorer IV (2006–2010) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 213 CV Explorer III (2001–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 4WD 213 CV Explorer III (2001–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 Flex-Fuel 4WD 212 CV Explorer III (2001–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 Flexfuel 4WD 214 CV Explorer III (2001–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.6 242 CV Explorer III (2001–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.6 4WD 242 CV Explorer III (2001–2025) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 214 CV Explorer Sport Trac Pickup (2000–2005) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 4WD 214 CV Explorer Sport Trac Pickup (2000–2005) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 156 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 204 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €72.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 207 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €72.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 4WD 204 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 4WD 214 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 V6 4WD 156 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €72.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 V6 4WD 162 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 V6 4WD 197 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 V6 4WD 204 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 V6 4WD 207 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.9 4WD 213 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €72.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.9 4WD 218 CV Explorer II (1994–2003) Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €78.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 4x4 156 CV Explorer I (1990–1994) Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryFord Explorer 4.0 V6 4WD 165 CV Explorer I (1990–1994) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €72.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Ford Explorer · Updated 13/11/2026

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How to know which battery your Ford Explorer takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

Start-Stop: which battery your Explorer needs

If your Explorer has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

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