Home / Vehicles / Ford / Ford Explorer / Brake pads
12 · BR Brakes and wheel bearings · Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer brake pads
for 2020–2024 model years · what changes the fit
01 About the part
The friction material that clamps the rotor. Ceramic pads run cleaner and quieter; semi-metallic pads handle more heat. All about brake pads →
02 What changes the fit
- The sixth-generation Explorer debuted in January 2019. The 2020 Explorer moved to the rear-wheel-drive based CD6 platform shared with the Lincoln Aviator. source
- EPA lists Ford Explorer versions with 4WD, RWD for 2020–2024. EPA fuel economy records Brake parts can differ between drive types, so match yours.
- There is a hybrid version. Hybrids slow the vehicle partly with the motor, so pad wear is not a guide to the gas version.
- Rotor size and caliper type aren't published per trim in a source we can cite. Check your owner's manual or enter your VIN.
Engines, 2020–2024
| Engine | Drive | Fuel | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | gasoline | 2020–2024 | EPA |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | gasoline | 2020–2024 | EPA |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD | flex-fuel (E85) | 2020–2024 | EPA |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4WD, RWD | hybrid | 2020–2023 | EPA |
NHTSA recalls · brakes
NHTSA lists no brakes recalls for the 2020–2024 Ford Explorer as of 2026-11-08. NHTSA recalls
03 Cross-reference
Coming soon
Interchange numbers for Ford Explorer brake pads show here once we have a source we can cite. Until then, enter your VIN in the factory parts catalog to get the original-equipment number, and compare that number across stores.
04 Questions
Which Ford Explorer engines does this cover?
2020–2024: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.3L 6-cyl, as listed in EPA records.
Any Ford Explorer recalls for brakes?
None for 2020–2024 in NHTSA's records, checked 2026-11-08.
Check price at
Prices are on the retailer sites. PartIndex does not list prices for this part.
- AutoZoneautozone.comAffiliate link: PartIndex may earn a commission.
- O’Reillyoreillyauto.com
- Advance Auto Partsshop.advanceautoparts.com
- NAPAnapaonline.comNAPA searches by part name; set your vehicle on their page.
- RockAutorockauto.comChoose your vehicle in RockAuto's catalog.
- eBayebay.comAffiliate link: PartIndex may earn a commission.
- Amazonamazon.comAffiliate link: PartIndex may earn a commission.
use your VIN there to get OEM part numbers
Searches open in a new tab. See the affiliate disclosure.
eBay right now
prices come from eBay and can changeChecking current eBay listings…
Guides: Brakes and wheel bearings · Ford and other makes: official parts catalogs · Find the right part
Facts on this page: engines from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA); recalls from NHTSA, checked 2026-11-08. Prices come only from the retailers and the live eBay listings.