Ford Explorer I

Ford Explorer I
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The Ford Explorer I (1991–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States.

Model codes: UN46 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,432–4,681 mm
Width1,783 mm
Height1,709–1,735 mm
Wheelbase2,593–2,842 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

3,388 complaints for model years 1991–1994. 299 crashes · 258 fires · 396 injuries · 29 deaths

  • Tyres 762
  • Brakes 465
  • Transmission and drivetrain 151
  • Engine 147
  • Body and structure 142
  • Suspension 119

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 6 versions of the Ford Explorer I

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1991–1995(FFS)4.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1994–1995(FFS), CLKUP4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1994–1995(FFS), CLKUP4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1991–1994(FFS)4.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1991–1993(FFS)4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1991–1993(FFS)4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.