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Ford Explorer

U1522002–2015

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explorer 4wd ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2011–2011Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp290 hp4-Wheel Drive
explorer 4wd ↗Automatic (S6) · 2011–2011Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp290 hp4-Wheel Drive
explorer awd ↗Automatic (S6) · 2012–2019Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp290 hpAll-Wheel Drive
explorer fwd ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2011–2011Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp290 hpFront-Wheel Drive
explorer fwd ↗Automatic (S6) · 2011–2019Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp290 hpFront-Wheel Drive
explorer fwd ↗Automatic 6-spd · 2012–2015Gasoline · 2.0 L · 240 hp240 hpFront-Wheel Drive
explorer limited ↗Automatic · 2013–2013Flex-Fuel (FFV) · 3.5 L · 290 hp290 hpFWD
explorer xlt ↗Automatic · 2015–2015Gasoline · 3.5 L · 290 hp290 hpFWD
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About this generation

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.

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