Explorer

Ford introduced this SUV for the 1991 model year, and it quickly became one of the company’s defining nameplates. The original version helped establish the modern family SUV market in the United States, offering the utility buyers wanted with a more refined road character than the truck-based off-roaders it helped replace. Over time, the nameplate evolved through multiple generations, moving from its earlier, more rugged roots into a mainstream midsize SUV role with a stronger emphasis on comfort, safety, technology, and everyday practicality. It has remained a core Ford utility vehicle for decades and has been a major part of the brand’s U.S. lineup since its debut. The nameplate is still in production today, so there is no final model year to record.