2020-2024 Ford Explorer ST 3.0L Ecoboost Stage 1 (50-State Legal)

2020–2024 FORD EXPLORER ST 3.0L ECOBOOST STAGE 1 (50-STATE LEGAL)

Whipple brings its industry-leading upgrade technology to the 3.0L Explorer ST with the 50-state legal Stage 1 kit. This package combines the massive Whipple Mega Cooler intercooler, a high-flow replacement air filter, and a custom calibration to deliver stronger power, refined drivability, and consistent performance.

The Whipple Mega Cooler provides 214% greater volume and 259% more projected frontal area than stock for class-leading cooling. Its bar-and-plate construction with offset fin on both hot and cold sides dramatically reduces charge temperatures—showing ~70°F drops on the dyno and even greater improvements during steady-state testing. Colder, denser air improves spark advance, enhances oxygen delivery, and provides more reliable power under demanding conditions. Cast aluminum end tanks promote high flow while maintaining low pressure drop.

Developed by Whipple’s Ford calibration team for 91+ octane, the Stage 1 tune adds up to +60 HP and +80 lb-ft*. The calibration refines the shift schedule, raises RPM shift points, sharpens pedal mapping, disables auto start/stop, and enables the gear indicator in Drive. All factory drive modes remain intact. The Whipple flash tool simplifies tuning updates and supports DTC read/erase, live data, and advanced logging.

Exclusive Features

• Dyno-proven improvements:
  • Up to +60 HP / +80 lb-ft*
• Massive intercooler upgrade:
  • 214% greater core volume vs. stock
  • 259% more frontal area vs. stock
  • ~70°F temp drop on dyno; 100°F+ steady-state
  • Cast high-flow end tanks
  • Durable bar-and-plate construction
  • Offset fin for max efficiency (hot & cold sides)
• Calibration optimized for 91+ octane
• Updated shift schedule & higher RPM shift points
• Improved pedal mapping
• Auto start/stop disabled; gear indicator enabled in Drive
• Increased speed limiter

Installation time: ~3.5 hours

50-State Legal, CARB Certified (EO D-231-94)

*Explorer hybrid version is not compatible.

*Power ratings with 93 octane. Actual results may vary with fuel quality and conditions.