Ford Explorer - 5th Gen (2011 to 2019)

For the 2011 model year, the fifth generation of the Ford Explorer was introduced with a very different redesign. This marked the first time the car was built as a crossover (D4 platform). The new platform was a front-engine with front or four-wheel drive. A new interior accommodated the new style, along with a raft of new engine options. A 2.0L inline-four and a turbo 2.3L inline four were offered, along with a naturally aspirated or twin-turbocharged version of a 3.5 liter V6. The fifth generation ended in 2019 and was followed up by the sixth generation in 2020. At Classic.com, we only track the Sport and Police Interceptor variants for the 5th Gen.