Ford Explorer evolution

The SUV that mainstreamed the segment (1991–present).
6 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

1st gen (UN46)1991–1994
1991
Ford Explorer 1st gen (UN46)ⓘ
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1st gen (UN46)
📅 1991–1994

Ford's first five-door SUV

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2nd gen (UN105)1995–2001
1995
Ford Explorer 2nd gen (UN105)ⓘ
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2nd gen (UN105)
📅 1995–2001

Added V8 option

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3rd gen (U152)2002–2005
2002
Ford Explorer 3rd gen (U152)ⓘ
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3rd gen (U152)
📅 2002–2005

First full redesign; IRS

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4th gen (U251)2006–2010
2006
Ford Explorer 4th gen (U251)ⓘ
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4th gen (U251)
📅 2006–2010

Last body-on-frame Explorer

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5th gen (U502)2011–2019
2011
Ford Explorer 5th gen (U502)ⓘ
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5th gen (U502)
📅 2011–2019

Switched to unibody D4 platform

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6th gen (U625)2020–present
2020
Ford Explorer 6th gen (U625)ⓘ
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6th gen (U625)
📅 2020–present

RWD/AWD CD6 architecture

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