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The Ford Explorer is an off-road SUV (E-segment in Europe) manufactured by Ford Motor Company. This model was first introduced in 1991 as a replacement for the two-door Bronco II and has since evolved into a four-door SUV. It is currently positioned between the Ford Edge and the Ford Expedition.
The first generation Ford Explorer was introduced in 1990. It shared a similar appearance with the Ford Ranger, but was designed to be a family vehicle with off-road capabilities. The model lineup was expanded to include a five-door body style to compete against the Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. All of these models used Cologne V6 engines.
The second generation Ford Explorer went on sale in 1995 with an updated exterior design. The model line continued to feature rear-wheel drive as standard, with all-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. In order to compete against the Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 4.9-liter V8 engine was introduced as an option. The Mercury Mountaineer and Lincoln Aviator would also be created from this model.
The third generation Ford Explorer was introduced in 2002. It was a major overhaul of the previous generation. It was designed from the ground up as an SUV with the main objective of making it more competitive both domestically and internationally. This model was compared with the Lexus RX 300 and the Volkswagen Touareg.
In 2006, Ford updated its Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models with a new chassis produced by Magna International. For this fourth generation, interiors were redesigned and safety improvements were added. The standard engine was a 210 hp 4.0-liter 12-valve V6, while the optional engine was a 292 hp 4.6-liter 24-valve V8, similar to the engine in the fifth-generation Ford Mustang.
The fifth generation Ford Explorer was introduced in 2011 and marked a change in its design. The Ford Explorer became a crossover SUV based on the D4 platform. It had a unibody structure and was different from the traditional SUV.
The sixth generation of the Ford Explorer was officially introduced in 2019. This model is built on a new CD6 platform based on rear-wheel drive, which it shares with the Lincoln Aviator. The standard engine of the new Explorer is a 2.3 L EcoBoost turbocharged inline four-cylinder. An optional twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 is also available.
Regarding hybrid powertrains, a V6 version with a 1.5 kWh battery is marketed in the United States. In Europe, there is a plug-in hybrid version that includes a 3.0-liter V6 gasoline engine together with a 100 hp electric motor and a 13.6 kWh lithium-ion battery for a combined output of 450 hp. The 2020 Explorer was introduced in four trim finishes: XLT, Limited, ST and Platinum.
Ford Explorer. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?
Down below you will see a list with all Ford Explorer models that have been produced. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease.
In this guide you will find all Ford Explorer.
■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)
■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)
■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)
■ 100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)
■ Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida)
If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt.
Índice de Contenidos
Ford Explorer Mk1 – First Generation (UN46) (1991)
SUV
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Ford Explorer Gen 1.
Petrol Engines
- 99X 4.0 4×4 156 CV (1990 – 1994)
- 4.0 V6 4WD 165 CV (1993 – 1994)
Ford Explorer Mk2 – Second Generation (UN105, UN150) (1995)
SUV
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Ford Explorer Gen 2.
Petrol Engines
- 99X 4.0 162 CV (1994 – 2002)
- 4.0 156 CV (1994 – 1996)
- 99XS 4.0 207 CV (1996 – 2002)
- 99EA 4.0 204 CV (1999 – 2002)
- 99EA 4.0 4WD 204 CV (1999 – 2001)
- 99X 4.0 Flexfuel 162 CV (2000 – 2001)
- 99X 4.0 Flexfuel 4WD 162 CV (2000 – 2001)
- 99X 4.0 V6 4WD 162 CV (1994 – 2002)
- 4.0 V6 4WD 156 CV (1995 – 2001)
- 99XS 4.0 V6 4WD 207 CV (1996 – 2001)
- 99XS 4.0 V6 4WD 204 CV (1998 – 2001)
- 99EA 4.0 V6 4WD 197 CV (2000 – 2001)
- 4.9 213 CV (1995 – 2001)
- 99E 4.9 218 CV (1997 – 2001)
- 4.9 4WD 213 CV (1996 – 2001)
- 99E 4.9 4WD 218 CV (1997 – 2001)
Ford Explorer Mk3 – Third Generation (U152) (2002)
SUV
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Ford Explorer Gen 3.
Petrol Engines
- 99EA 4.0 213 CV (2001)
- 99EA 4.0 4WD 213 CV (2001)
- 4.6 242 CV (2001 – 2005)
- 4.6 4WD 242 CV (2001 – 2005)
Sport Trac (Pickup)
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Ford Explorer Gen 4.
Petrol Engines
- 998A SPORT TRAC Crew Cab Pickup 4.6 296 CV (2007 – 2010)
- 998A SPORT TRAC Crew Cab Pickup 4.6 4WD 296 CV (2006 – 2008)
Ford Explorer Mk4 – Fourth Generation (U251) (2006)
SUV
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Ford Explorer Gen 4.
Petrol Engines
- 4.6 296 CV (2006 – 2010)
- 4.6 4WD 296 CV (2006 – 2010)
Ford Explorer Mk5 – Fifth Generation (U502) (2011)
SUV
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Ford Explorer Gen 5.
Petrol Engines
- T20HDTX 2.0 243 CV (2011)
- T20HDTX 2.0 4WD 243 CV (2011)
- 998 3.5 294 CV (2010)
- 998 3.5 284 CV (2015)
- 3.5 4WD 294 CV (2010)
- C35PDED 3.5 4WD 249 CV (2014)
- T35PDTD 3.5 4WD 345 CV (2014)
- C35PDTD 3.5 EcoBoost 370 CV (2014)
- T35PDTD 3.5 EcoBoost 4WD 370 CV (2013)
- T35PDTD 3.5 T 4WD 356 CV (2015)
- C35PDED 3.5 Ti-VCT 4WD 291 CV (2013)
- 99M 3.7 4WD 309 CV (2012)
- 99M 3.7 Flex 4WD 309 CV (2014)
Ford Explorer Mk6 – Sixth Generation (U625) (2020)
SUV
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Ford Explorer Gen 6.
Petrol Engines
- 2.3 EcoBoost 300 CV (2019)
- BQWA 3.0 EcoBoost V6 PHEV AWD (457 CV) (2019)
- C30PDTX 3.0 EcoBoost Plug-In-Hybrid AWD 349 CV (2019)
- 3.0 V6 ST 400 CV (2019)
- 3.3 V6 Hybrid 322CV (2019)
