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Look up available Ford Explorer vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 22 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2003–? 22 variants SUV Petrol
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Ford Explorer specs by variant

All 22 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 20 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0L EcoBoost V6 10AT AWD (405 HP) 2025–? Petrol 3.0 L 400 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp — —
2.3L EcoBoost 10AT RWD (304 HP) 2025–? Petrol 2.3 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp — —
ST 3.0L EcoBooost V6 10AT AWD (400 HP) 2020–? Petrol 3.0 L 395 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp — —
Platinium 3.0L EcoBooost V6 10AT AWD (365 HP) 2020–? Petrol 3.0 L 360 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp — —
2.3L EcoBoost 10AT AWD (300 HP) 2020–? Petrol 2.3 L 296 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp — —
2.3L EcoBoost 10AT RWD (300 HP) 2020–? Petrol 2.3 L 296 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp RWD —
3.3L 10AT RWD (318 HP) 2020–? Petrol 3.3 L 286 bhp AUTOMATIC 10sp RWD —
3.5L V6 Ecoboost 6AT AWD (365 HP) 2015–2019 Petrol 3.5 L 365 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.5L V6 6AT AWD (290 HP) 2015–2019 Petrol 3.5 L 290 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.5L V6 6AT FWD (290 HP) 2015–2019 Petrol 3.5 L 290 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.3L EcoBoost 6AT AWD (280 HP) 2015–2019 Petrol 2.3 L 280 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
2.3L EcoBoost 6AT FWD (280 HP) 2015–2019 Petrol 2.3 L 280 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 AWD 6AT (290 HP) 2010–2015 Petrol 3.5 L 290 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 FWD 6AT (290 HP) 2010–2015 Petrol 3.5 L 290 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L Ecoboost 6AT FWD (240 HP) 2010–2015 Petrol 2.0 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
4.6L 4WD 6AT (292 HP) 2005–2009 Petrol 4.6 L 288 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
4.0L V6 RWD 5AT (210 HP) 2005–2009 Petrol 4.0 L 207 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
5.4L V8 6AT AWD (304 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 5.4 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp — —
5.4L V8 6AT RWD (304 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 5.4 L 300 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
4.6L V8 5AT RWD (241 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.6 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
4.6L V8 5AT AWD (241 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.6 L 237 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
4.0L V6 5MT RWD (300 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.0 L 207 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Ford Explorer specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Ford Explorer VIN FAQ

What can a Ford Explorer VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Ford Explorer identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Ford Explorer dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2003–? across 22 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Ford Explorer VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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