Ford Explorer generations
Every generation of the Ford Explorer (1991–2027): 6 generations with photos, year ranges and full specs for 493 model-year trims.
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Sixth generation (U625)
2020–present · 30 trims
Photo: Ford Explorer 2.3L EcoBoost 4WD ST-Line U625 FL Star White Metallic Tri-Coat (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Fifth generation
2011–2019 · 8 trims
Photo: Ford Explorer Limited U502 FL Shadow Black Hearse (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Fourth generation
2006–2010 · 30 trims
Photo: 2010 Ford Explorer XLT, Front Left, 06-21-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Third generation
2002–2005 · 20 trims
Photo: 2005 and 2006 Ford Explorer rear by No machine-readable author provided. Sfoskett~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Second generation
1995–2001 · 26 trims
Photo: 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L, front 11.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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First generation
1991–1994 · 20 trims
Photo: 1994 Ford Explorer Sport front 7.28.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons