Ford Explorer History
Catalog record
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The 1991 Explorer replaced the Bronco II and became the best-selling SUV of the 1990s, helping launch the mainstream SUV era.
It moved from body-on-frame to a unibody crossover layout for 2011, then returned to rear-wheel-drive-based architecture for 2020, adding the performance ST and a hybrid.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Ford Explorer. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
This WIX engine description does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement. Confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; that statement does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 51348
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo; Oil column; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
This WIX engine description does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement. Confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 46935
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
This WIX engine description does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement. Confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24068
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo; Cabin column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer L4 2.3L 140 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
This WIX engine description does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement. Confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; that statement does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57502
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID; Oil column; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
This WIX engine description does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement. Confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 46935
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
This WIX engine description does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement. Confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24068
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID; Cabin column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; that statement does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57502
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo; Oil column; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 46935
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo; Air column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
This record is limited to the literal engine description and model heading in the June 2024 WIX catalog. Confirm the actual engine and filter before ordering.
This is the EXPLORER table block. This record does not establish the separate EXPLORER SPORT or Police Interceptor Utility application. No trim or gearbox combination is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24068
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 279 / printed page 278; actual 2017 EXPLORER block; engine description V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo; Cabin column
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L 3496cc 213 CID Turbo: Search this part on Amazon
Body styles
- 4-door SUV
- 2-door SUV (Sport)
Notable special editions & performance variants
Explorer ST
Performance trim with a twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, tuned by Ford Performance.
Explorer Sport Trac
A pickup-bodied Explorer variant with an open cargo bed.
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