Generation 1

Ford Explorer 3-door SUV

04.1990 - 04.1994 · United States

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Generation 1

UN46

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Ford Explorer, Generation 1, USA market. This overview covers 4 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.1990 - 04.1994). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 4 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: Cologne V6 OHV EFI
Engine displacement, cc: 4000
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2593
Ground clearance, mm: 160
Fuel: Petrol

Equipment and practical details

Ford Explorer · Generation 1 · USA · 04.1990 - 04.1994. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Rear drum brakes: For a version with rear drum brakes, identify parts by body code and specification. Front disc brakes do not imply the same rear brake layout.
Leaf-spring rear suspension: For a version with rear leaf springs, confirm the permitted load and spring-pack specification. Leaf springs alone do not establish the vehicle’s payload rating.

Specifications and technical details

4 versions

4.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Cologne V6 OHV EFI · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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4.0 MT	04.1990 - 04.1994

4.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

Cologne V6 OHV EFI · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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4.0 MT 4WD	04.1990 - 04.1994

4.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Cologne V6 OHV EFI · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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4.0 AT	04.1990 - 04.1994

4.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

Cologne V6 OHV EFI · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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4.0 AT 4WD	04.1990 - 04.1994

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