2020-2024 Ford Explorer 2.3L Ecoboost Stage 1 (50-State Legal)

2020–2024 FORD EXPLORER 2.3L ECOBOOST STAGE 1 (50-STATE LEGAL)

Whipple brings its industry-leading upgrade tech to the 2.3L Explorer with the 50-state legal Stage 1 kit. This package combines the massive Whipple Mega Cooler intercooler, a high-flow replacement air filter, and an all-new 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. 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 larger reductions during steady-state “torture” testing. Colder, denser air improves spark advance and helps the engine make reliable, repeatable power pull after pull.

Developed by Whipple’s Ford calibration team for 91+ octane, the Stage 1 tune adds up to +50 HP under the curve, +40 HP at peak RPM, and about +90 lb-ft at ~3000 RPM*. The calibration refines the shift schedule, raises RPM shift points, sharpens pedal mapping, and disables auto start/stop. All factory drive modes remain intact. The Whipple flash tool simplifies updates and supports DTC read/erase, live data, and advanced logging.

Exclusive Features

• Dyno-proven improvements:
  • Up to +50 HP under the curve, +40 HP peak*
  • ~+90 lb-ft torque at ~3000 RPM*
• 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.