Service and repair manuals for 34 model years of the Ford Explorer, 1991 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 4.0L V6 — OHV · 5.0L V8 — OHV · 4.0L V6 — SOHC · 4.6L V8 — SOHC · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 3.3L V6 — 204 cu in, DOHC · 3.0L V6 — 180 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 183 recalls, 42,519 owner complaints and 4,697 technical service bulletins are logged for the Explorer. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Explorer year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.99 | 2 | 2.3L I4; 3.0L V6 | ST-Line Sport Utility 4-Door · Timberline Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 2023 | $55.99 | 7 | 3.3L V6; 2.3L I4; 3.0L V6 | Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · ST-Line Sport Utility 4-Door · Timberline Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2022 | $55.99 | 10 | 3.3L V6; 2.3L I4; 3.0L V6 | Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · ST-Line Sport Utility 4-Door · Timberline Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2021 | $55.99 | 10 | 3.3L V6; 2.3L I4; 3.0L V6 | Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · Timberline Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2020 | $55.99 | 10 | 3.3L V6; 2.3L I4; 3.0L V6 | Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · ST Sport Utility 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2019 | $55.99 | 3 | 2.3L I4; 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2018 | $55.99 | 5 | 2.3L I4; 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2017 | $42.99 | 9 | 2.3L I4; 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2016 | $42.99 | 9 | 2.3L I4; 3.5L V6; 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2015 | $42.99 | 7 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2014 | $42.99 | 6 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2013 | $42.99 | 10 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4; 3.5L V6 | XLT Base Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2012 | $42.99 | 5 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L I4 | XLT Base Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2011 | $42.99 | 5 | 3.5L V6 | XLT Base Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2010 | $42.99 | 2 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Base Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2009 | $42.99 | 1 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2008 | $42.99 | 1 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2007 | $42.99 | 1 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2006 | $42.99 | 2 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2005 | $42.99 | 3 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | XLS Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Sport Utility 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2004 | $42.99 | 1 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | XLS Sport Sport Utility 4-Door · NBX Sport Utility 4-Door · Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2003 | $42.99 | 4 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2002 | $42.99 | 5 | 4.0L V6; 4.6L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2001 | $42.99 | 6 | 4.0L V6; 5.0L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Fleet Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2000 | $42.99 | 7 | 4.0L V6; 5.0L V8; 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · XL Fleet Sport Utility 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1999 | $42.99 | 6 | 4.0L V6; 5.0L V8; 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door +3 | details → |
| 1998 | $42.99 | 4 | 4.0L V6; 5.0L V8; 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door +3 | details → |
| 1997 | $42.99 | 3 | 4.0L V6; 5.0L V8; 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door +2 | details → |
| 1996 | $42.99 | 3 | 4.0L V6; 5.0L V8 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door +2 | details → |
| 1995 | $42.99 | 3 | 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door +3 | details → |
| 1994 | $42.99 | 7 | 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 1993 | $42.99 | 9 | 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 1992 | $42.99 | 7 | 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 1991 | $42.99 | 10 | 4.0L V6 | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · 4x4 Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
Related Ford models: Ford Explorer Sport 2001–2003 · Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001–2010
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 Explorer manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 2,704
- General Information 1,728
- Accessories & Equipment 2,382
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 534
- Body & Frame 965
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 796
- Restraints 198
- Drivelines & Axles 165
- Steering 362
- Electrical 3,154
- Suspension 154
- Engine Mechanical 507
- Transmission 568
- Engine Performance 1,599
- Hub Nut 221
04 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Explorer manual | $42.99–$55.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Explorer manual
Which Explorer years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1991 to 2024 — 34 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Ford Explorer manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Ford published for the Explorer, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Explorer manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Explorer recalls?
183 recalls are on federal record across the 1991–2024 Explorer, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Ford dealers.
Why do some Explorer years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1991–2017 at $42.99, 2018–2024 at $55.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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