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FORD EXPLORER Common
As of 2026 Q2, 22,998 FORD EXPLORERs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 11,792 (105.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 22,998 on the road.
Rarer than 11% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the EXPLORER
The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. The first five-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer, was introduced as a replacement for the three-door Bronco II. As with the Ford Ranger, the model line derives its name from a trim package previously offered on Ford F-Series pickup trucks. In 2020, the Explorer became the best-selling SUV in the American market. Currently in its sixth generation, the Explorer has featured a five-door wagon body style since its 1991 introduction. During the first two generations, the model line included a...
FORD EXPLORER — questions & answers
How many FORD EXPLORER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 22,998 FORD EXPLORER were still registered in the UK — 22,219 licensed and on the road, plus 779 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD EXPLORER rare?
The FORD EXPLORER is common, with 22,998 still on the road, making it rarer than 11% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD EXPLORER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD EXPLORER on UK roads rose by 11,792 (105.2%).
What fuel do most FORD EXPLORER use?
Most FORD EXPLORER run on electric — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, other.
When did the FORD EXPLORER peak?
The FORD EXPLORER peaked at 22,998 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.