The Ford Explorer defined what “SUV” means to an entire generation of drivers. First introduced in 1990, it offered a blend of style and utility the American public couldn’t resist.
Until the current fourth generation—which debuted in 2011—the Explorer used traditional body-on-frame construction. With the switch to unibody design, the Explorer has joined the ranks of the car-like crossover SUVs it inspired. Progress has been made in other areas, too: The base V6 in the original Explorer made 155 horsepower, while its 2013 equivalent churns out 290.
Overview
History of the Ford Explorer
2002 - 2013 Ford Explorer
Major changes included: Explorer is significantly roomier on the inside and now offers the option of a third-row seat. A new independent rear suspension equals improved ride and handling.
1995 - 2001 Ford Explorer
Major changes included: A new look and slightly larger dimensions for the popular sport ute. ControlTrac full-time four-wheel-drive replaces the former part-time system. The two-door Explorer Sport is restyled in 2001, designating itself more clearly as a separate model.
1992 - 1994 Ford Explorer
Major changes included: Ford introduces the Explorer as a rugged sport utility that combines genuine offroad capability with the availability of luxury amenities. Available as a two-door or a four-door with a V6 engine and either two-wheel or four-wheel drive.
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2013 Ford Explorer
$32,799 | 27,646 mi
2013 Ford Explorer
$33,991 | 21,454 mi
2012 Ford Explorer
$31,988 | 17,542 mi
2011 FORD EXPLORER
$31,888 | 19,426 mi
2010 Ford Explorer
$18,763 | 70,877 mi
2008 Ford Explorer
$15,998 | 82,310 mi
2007 Ford Explorer
$12,993 | 70,672 mi
2006 Ford Explorer
$13,995 | 64,348 mi
2006 Ford Explorer
$16,998 | 74,267 mi
2005 Ford Explorer
$10,844 | 83,304 mi
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
$15,683 | 60,727 mi
2002 Ford Explorer Sport
$6,443 | 102,300 mi
2002 Ford Explorer
$11,998 | 73,875 mi
2001 Ford Explorer Sport
$4,954 | 101,366 mi
2001 Ford Explorer
$4,993 | 149,828 mi
2000 Ford Explorer
$4,227 | 158,100 mi
2000 Ford Explorer
$5,498 | 155,241 mi
2000 Ford Explorer
$6,218 | 116,081 mi
1999 Ford Explorer
$7,791 | 104,962 mi
