Vehicle Compatibility

Ford Explorer ST — 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024+

• 3.0L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6

• AWD platform

• Direct bolt-on replacement for factory intercooler

• Compatible with both OEM and aftermarket charge pipes

This kit is built specifically for the ST model — not for naturally-aspirated Explorer variants.

The 2020+ Ford Explorer ST is the ultimate vehicle for anybody who loves to go fast but needs space for 7 people, dogs, or a week’s camping trip worth of gear. But what if 400 HP and 415 lb.-ft of torque isn’t enough for you and your 7 dogs? That’s where Mishimoto’s performance front mount intercooler for the 2020+ Explorer ST comes in.

Key Features & Performance Benefits

✓ Larger, High-Capacity Core

Upgraded core volume and surface area help dissipate heat faster than the stock intercooler, which is prone to heat soak under:

• Repeated full-throttle pulls

• High-speed highway runs

• Towing and load conditions

• Hot ambient temperatures

Our robust bar-and-plate intercooler boasts a massive 130% increase in core volume over the stock unit, with a 168% increase in fin surface area. Those increases result in better flow, better cooling, and, most importantly, more power. In dyno testing, our intercooler proved its worth by adding 34 HP 7 lb.-ft of torque at the wheels on the stock tune.

✓ Lower Intake Air Temperatures (IATs)

Reducing IATs results in:

• More consistent horsepower

• Reduced ECU timing pull

• Better throttle response

• Safer operation on tuned vehicles

Fits 2020+ Ford Explorer ST
Dyno-proven power gains of up to 65 HP and 12 lb.-ft of torque with tune

✓ Direct Bolt-On Fitment

Engineered to use factory mounting points with no major modifications required. Compatible with:

• OEM crash bar

• Factory bumper structure

• OEM or aftermarket charge-pipe systems

✓ Supports Tuned & High-Output Builds

Ideal for:

• Stage 1 tunes

• Stage 2 tunes

• Ethanol blends (E30/E50)

• Larger turbos / hybrid turbos

• Track or performance-driving applications

Reduces outlet temps by over 115F compared to stock
Safe for use on stock tune for gains of 34 HP and 7 lb.-ft. of torque

✓ Durable All-Aluminum Construction

• TIG-welded end tanks

• Corrosion-resistant finish

• High-strength bar-and-plate core

Built to withstand elevated boost pressures and heavy thermal load.

✓ Improved airflow

Flow-optimized end tanks reduce pressure drop and support higher CFM for tuned engines running elevated boost.

Why Upgrade the Explorer ST Intercooler?

The factory intercooler on the Explorer ST is known to:

• Heat soak quickly

• Reduce power during repeated acceleration

• Limit tuning potential

• Increase knock risk under sustained load

A performance front-mount intercooler provides stable cooling and keeps the 3.0L EcoBoost performing consistently — especially in warm climates or under towing loads.

Provides ample cooling to support larger turbos