Generations and modifications
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Generations
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2020–2025 Fifth generation (U502)
15 modifications · The fifth-generation Explorer launched for 2020 on the U625 platform and continued Ford’s crossover-oriented approach. U.S. offerings included rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants, along with hybrid versions and special trims such as Timberline.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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explorer base 2.3l ecoboost fwd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | |
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explorer hybrid limited 3.3l awd
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Gasoline hybrid · 3.3 L · 318 hp | 318 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer hybrid limited 3.3l awd police interceptor utility
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Gasoline hybrid · 3.3 L · 318 hp | 318 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer hybrid limited 3.3l fwd
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Gasoline hybrid · 3.3 L · 318 hp | 318 hp | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | |
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explorer hybrid limited 3.3l fwd police interceptor utility
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Gasoline hybrid · 3.3 L · 318 hp | 318 hp | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | |
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explorer king ranch 2.3l ecoboost awd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer limited 2.3l ecoboost awd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer limited 2.3l ecoboost fwd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | |
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explorer platinum 2.3l ecoboost awd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer platinum 3.0l ecoboost awd
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Gasoline · 3.0 L · 365 hp | 365 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer st 3.0l ecoboost awd
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Gasoline · 3.0 L · 400 hp | 400 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer st-line 2.3l ecoboost awd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | |
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explorer st-line 2.3l ecoboost rwd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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explorer timberline 2.3l ecoboost 4wd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | |
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explorer xlt 2.3l ecoboost fwd
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Gasoline · 2.3 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive |
2020–2020
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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XLT 4WD
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2.3 L | — | Automatic | 4WD |
2018–2018
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Limited FWD
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD |
2017–2017
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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XLT FWD
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD |
2016–2017 Fourth generation (U251) facelift
25 modifications · Ford updated the fourth-generation Explorer for 2016 with revised exterior styling, interior changes, and new equipment. This facelifted version continued through 2019 before the next redesign.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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base fwd
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD | |
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explorer 2wd ffv
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3.5 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer awd
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3.0 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer awd
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2.3 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer awd
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2.3 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer awd
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2.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer awd ffv
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3.5 L | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer ffv awd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer ffv awd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer fwd
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2.3 L | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer hev awd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer hev awd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer hev rwd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer hev rwd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer platinum hev awd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer platinum hev awd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer platinum hev rwd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer platinum hev rwd
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3.3 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer rwd
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2.3 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer rwd
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2.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer rwd
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3.0 L | — | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer rwd
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3.0 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer timberline awd
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2.3 L | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | |
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xlt 4wd
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | 4WD | |
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xlt fwd
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD |
2016–2016
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Base FWD
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD |
2015–2015
2 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Base
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD | |
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XLT
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD |
2013–2013
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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XLT
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3.5 L | — | Automatic | FWD |
2002–2015 Third generation (U152)
8 modifications · Ford redesigned the Explorer again for 2002, moving to the U152 platform and a more modern interior and chassis. The third generation was sold in the U.S. through 2005 in multiple drivetrain and flex-fuel variants.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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explorer 4wd
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Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp | 290 hp | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 4wd
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Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp | 290 hp | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer awd
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Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp | 290 hp | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer fwd
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Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp | 290 hp | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer fwd
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Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp | 240 hp | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer fwd
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Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp | 290 hp | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer limited
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Flex-Fuel (FFV) · 3.5 L · 290 hp | 290 hp | Automatic | FWD | |
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explorer xlt
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Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp | 290 hp | Automatic | FWD |
1995–2010 First generation (UN46) facelift
18 modifications · For 1995, Ford updated the first-generation Explorer with revised styling and equipment while keeping the same basic body code and truck-based layout. This refreshed phase continued through the end of the generation before the 1995 redesign arrived.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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explorer 2wd
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4.6 L | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 2wd
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4.6 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 2wd
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 2wd ffv
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 4wd
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4.6 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 4wd
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 4wd ffv
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport 2wd
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4.0 L | — | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport 2wd
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport 4wd
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4.0 L | — | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport 4wd
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport trac 2wd
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4.6 L | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport trac 2wd
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport trac 2wd
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4.0 L | — | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport trac 4wd
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4.0 L | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport trac 4wd
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4.0 L | — | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport trac 4wd
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4.6 L | — | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer usps electric
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— | — | — | 2-Wheel Drive |
1991–2001 First generation (UN46)
13 modifications · Ford introduced the Explorer for the 1991 model year as a midsize body-on-frame SUV in the United States. It was offered in both 2WD and 4WD forms and established the nameplate as a mainstream family utility vehicle.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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explorer 2wd
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 2wd
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 155 hp | 155 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 2wd
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 4wd
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer 4wd
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 155 hp | 155 hp | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport 2wd ffv
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer sport 4wd ffv
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer usps 2wd
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer usps 2wd ffv
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer usps 4wd
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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explorer usps 4wd ffv
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Gasoline · 4.0 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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slx
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Gasoline · 3.2 L · 155 hp | 155 hp | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | |
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slx
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Gasoline · 3.5 L · 160 hp | 160 hp | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
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