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Ford Explorer by year
The Explorer is a pickup truck sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, Electric, 4.6L 8-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 177 recalls and 30,932 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl | 15–18 | 5 | 843 |
| 1996 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–18 | 6 | 1,450 |
| 1997 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–18 | 7 | 1,768 |
| 1998 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–17 | 9 | 2,080 |
| 1999 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 14–18 | 9 | 1,441 |
| 2000 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 15–18 | 10 | 1,023 |
| 2001 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, Electric | 15–39 | 8 | 563 |
| 2002 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, Electric | 14–39 | 7 | 3,428 |
| 2003 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–17 | 2 | 1,196 |
| 2004 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 0 | 1,322 |
| 2005 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 0 | 502 |
| 2006 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 1 | 630 |
| 2007 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 1 | 208 |
| 2008 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 1 | 148 |
| 2009 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–17 | 0 | 33 |
| 2010 Explorer | 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–17 | 1 | 115 |
| 2011 Explorer | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 6 | 1,197 |
| 2012 Explorer | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 19–23 | 5 | 829 |
| 2013 Explorer | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–23 | 11 | 2,237 |
| 2014 Explorer | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–23 | 6 | 1,680 |
| 2015 Explorer | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–23 | 8 | 1,808 |
| 2016 Explorer | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–22 | 14 | 2,461 |
| 2017 Explorer | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–22 | 13 | 1,701 |
| 2018 Explorer | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–22 | 7 | 733 |
| 2019 Explorer | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–22 | 6 | 299 |
| 2020 Explorer | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | 19–28 | 34 | 1,237 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Ford Explorer problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Explorer, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Ford Explorer: questions
How much is a junk Ford Explorer worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Explorers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Ford Explorers that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2002 Explorer (3,428). Across all years, the most-reported components were steering, unknown or other and structure.
Which Ford Explorer year has the most recalls?
The 2020 Explorer has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 34. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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