# Ford Explorer battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> 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.

## 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

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 EcoBoost Plug-in Hybrid AWD (336 kW / 457 CV) | Explorer VI (2019–2025) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u6/30-ecoboost-plug-in-hybrid-awd-336-kw-457cv |
| 2.0 (179 kW / 243 CV) | Explorer V (2010–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u5/20-179-kw-243cv |
| 3.5 (216 kW / 294 CV) | Explorer V (2010–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u5/35-216-kw-294cv |
| 3.5 4WD (209 kW / 284 CV) | Explorer V (2010–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u5/35-4wd-209-kw-284cv |
| 3.5 4WD (216 kW / 294 CV) | Explorer V (2010–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u5/35-4wd-216-kw-294cv |
| 3.5 Ti-VCT 4WD (214 kW / 291 CV) | Explorer V (2010–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u5/35-ti-vct-4wd-214-kw-291cv |
| 4.0 (157 kW / 214 CV) | Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-crew-cab-pickup/40-157-kw-214cv |
| 4.0 4WD (157 kW / 214 CV) | Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-crew-cab-pickup/40-4wd-157-kw-214cv |
| 4.0 4WD (157 kW / 214 CV) | Explorer IV (2006–2010) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u251/40-4wd-157-kw-214cv |
| 4.6 (218 kW / 296 CV) | Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-crew-cab-pickup/46-218-kw-296cv |
| 4.6 (218 kW / 296 CV) | Explorer IV (2006–2010) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u251/46-218-kw-296cv |
| 4.6 4WD (218 kW / 296 CV) | Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup (2006–2010) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-crew-cab-pickup/46-4wd-218-kw-296cv |
| 4.6 4WD (218 kW / 296 CV) | Explorer IV (2006–2010) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u251/46-4wd-218-kw-296cv |
| 4.0 (157 kW / 213 CV) | Explorer III (2001–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer/40-157-kw-213cv |
| 4.0 4WD (157 kW / 213 CV) | Explorer III (2001–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer/40-4wd-157-kw-213cv |
| 4.0 Flex-Fuel 4WD (156 kW / 212 CV) | Explorer III (2001–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer/40-flex-fuel-4wd-156-kw-212cv |
| 4.0 Flexfuel 4WD (157 kW / 214 CV) | Explorer III (2001–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer/40-flexfuel-4wd-157-kw-214cv |
| 4.6 (178 kW / 242 CV) | Explorer III (2001–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer/46-178-kw-242cv |
| 4.6 4WD (178 kW / 242 CV) | Explorer III (2001–2025) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer/46-4wd-178-kw-242cv |
| 4.0 (157 kW / 214 CV) | Explorer Sport Trac Pickup (2000–2005) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-pickup/40-157-kw-214cv |
| 4.0 4WD (157 kW / 214 CV) | Explorer Sport Trac Pickup (2000–2005) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-pickup/40-4wd-157-kw-214cv |
| 4.0 (115 kW / 156 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-115-kw-156cv |
| 4.0 (150 kW / 204 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-150-kw-204cv |
| 4.0 (152 kW / 207 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-152-kw-207cv |
| 4.0 4WD (150 kW / 204 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-4wd-150-kw-204cv |
| 4.0 4WD (157 kW / 214 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-4wd-157-kw-214cv |
| 4.0 V6 4WD (115 kW / 156 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-v6-4wd-115-kw-156cv |
| 4.0 V6 4WD (119 kW / 162 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-v6-4wd-119-kw-162cv |
| 4.0 V6 4WD (145 kW / 197 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-v6-4wd-145-kw-197cv |
| 4.0 V6 4WD (150 kW / 204 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-v6-4wd-150-kw-204cv |
| 4.0 V6 4WD (152 kW / 207 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/40-v6-4wd-152-kw-207cv |
| 4.9 4WD (157 kW / 213 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/49-4wd-157-kw-213cv |
| 4.9 4WD (160 kW / 218 CV) | Explorer II (1994–2003) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u/49-4wd-160-kw-218cv |
| 4.0 4x4 (115 kW / 156 CV) | Explorer I (1990–1994) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-un46/40-4x4-115-kw-156cv |
| 4.0 V6 4WD (121 kW / 165 CV) | Explorer I (1990–1994) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-un46/40-v6-4wd-121-kw-165cv |

## Ford Explorer generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer VI | 2019–2025 | berlina | 1 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u6 |
| Explorer V | 2010–2025 | berlina | 5 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u5 |
| Explorer Sport Trac Crew Cab Pickup | 2006–2010 | berlina | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-crew-cab-pickup |
| Explorer IV | 2006–2010 | berlina | 3 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u251 |
| Explorer III | 2001–2025 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer |
| Explorer Sport Trac Pickup | 2000–2005 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-sport-trac-pickup |
| Explorer II | 1994–2003 | berlina | 16 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-u2-u |
| Explorer I | 1990–1994 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer-un46 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Ford Explorer

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 72,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,95 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 160,45 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Car battery Varta E43 Dynamic SLI 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E9 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e9-12v-70ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e12-12v-74ah-680a |

## 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Ford Explorer take?
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.

### How much does a Ford Explorer battery cost?
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.

### How do I know which generation my Explorer is?
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.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Ford Explorer with Start-Stop?
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.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Ford Explorer?
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.

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Updated: 2026-11-13 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/explorer