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Free Ford Explorer VIN Decoder

Decode your Ford Explorer VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 22 variants (2003–2019). No registration.

2003–2019 22 variants SUV Petrol
Ford Explorer
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Ford Explorer specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Explorer variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
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 AWD (241 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.6 L 237 bhp MANUAL 5sp
4.6L V8 5AT RWD (241 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.6 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD
4.0L V6 5MT RWD (300 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 4.0 L 207 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD

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Ford Explorer VIN FAQ

What does a Ford Explorer VIN tell you?+
A Ford Explorer VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Ford Explorer?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Ford Explorer made?+
Our database covers the Ford Explorer for model years 2003–2019, across 22 variants.
Is the Ford Explorer VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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