1995 – 2001 · 1 body style available
2nd Gen
2002 – 2005 · 1 body style available
3rd Gen
2006 – 2010 · 1 body style available
4th Gen
2011 – 2019 · 1 body style available
5th Gen
2020 – present · 1 body style available
6th Gen
The 2020-present Ford Explorer is the sixth generation and returns the model to a rear-wheel-drive-based architecture, the CD6 platform, after a decade on a…
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Frequently asked questions
What generations of the Ford Explorer are there?
2nd Gen (1995 to 2001); 3rd Gen (2002 to 2005); 4th Gen (2006 to 2010); 5th Gen (2011 to 2019); 6th Gen (2020 to present).
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Ford Explorer?
Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.