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Ford Explorer

Years1995–2025
Generations3
Total variants10
Body stylesSUV
PlatformFord D4 platform · Ford CD6 platform
DesignerBob Aikins · Edward Golden · Jeff Nowak · Brian Izard, George Bucher
AssemblyUnited States: Louisville, Kentucky · St. Louis, Missouri · Venezuela: Valencia, Carabobo · United States: Chicago, Illinois · Russia: Yelabuga, Tatarstan · China: Hangzhou
PredecessorFord Bronco II
SuccessorRanger
Also known asExplorer Sport (3-door) (1999–2003)

The Ford Explorer is a SUV model, produced 1995–2025, spanning 3 generations with 10 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Explorer 2023 (2023-), Explorer (2020-2025) and Explorer (1995-2005). The Explorer 2023 (2023-) generation is the most extensively documented, with 7 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Ford Explorer have?

The Ford Explorer has 3 generations with 10 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Ford Explorer produced?

The Ford Explorer has been produced 1995–2025. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Ford Explorer?

The Ford Explorer is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

35,492Estimated total · €7,098 per year
  • Depreciation13,500
  • Fuel / energy11,222
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax4,020

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Ford Explorer: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Explorer Sport (3-door)
    1999–2003
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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Explorer (1995-2005)1995–2005207 hp10.9 s2€45k–€56k★ 1.7
Explorer (2020-2025)2020–2025349 hp6 s1€82k★ 2.1
Explorer 2023 (2023-)2023–present338 hp7★ 4.5

Equipment

Explorer 2023 (2023-)

Does the Ford Explorer have a reversing camera?
Standardon all versions
Does the Ford Explorer have lane keeping assist?
Standardon all versions