rear wheel drive , or four wheel drive capable if 4X4 equipped , and if you have the 5.0 L V8 engine , they came in rear wheel drive or all wheel drive versions ( where all 4 wheels had power going to them continuously )
The 2011 Ford Explorer has front wheel drive.
The 2005 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2009 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2006 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2004 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2012 Ford Explorer has front wheel drive.
The 2010 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2001 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2013 Ford Explorer has front wheel drive.
The 2008 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2002 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.
The 2007 Ford Explorer has rear wheel drive.