What year did Explorer have a 5.0 engine?
The Ford Explorer offered a 5.0-liter V8 during the early 1990s, specifically model years 1991 through 1994. Since then, Explorers have used V6 and EcoBoost options, with no current 5.0-liter V8 available.
Historical context
Ford’s Explorer powertrains evolved rapidly from the sport-utility’s debut. In its first generation, Ford introduced a range of engines to appeal to buyers seeking more towing and off-road capability, including a 5.0-liter V8 in select configurations. This arrangement was short-lived, as the lineup shifted toward more efficient six-cylinder engines and turbocharged options in later years.
First generation: 5.0 L V8 availability
During the early years of the Explorer’s first generation, Ford offered a 5.0-liter Windsor V8 as an option on certain trim levels. The 5.0 V8 was not standard across all models and was limited to specific configurations and markets, making it a relatively rare choice within the lineup.
These years mark the span during which the 5.0-liter V8 was available in the Explorer, primarily on early first-generation models and limited trims.
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
After the 1994 model year, Ford ceased offering the 5.0 V8 in the Explorer in favor of other engines with different performance and efficiency profiles.
Modern era engine lineup
In subsequent generations, the Explorer moved away from large V8s and toward smaller, more efficient powertrains. Today’s Explorer lineup centers on EcoBoost V6 configurations and hybrid options, with no factory 5.0-liter V8 option available.
Summary
The Ford Explorer’s 5.0-liter V8 briefly appeared in the early 1990s, spanning model years 1991 through 1994. Since then, the Explorer has relied on V6 and EcoBoost technology, and there is no current 5.0 L V8 option in the lineup.
