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Does the Ford Explorer Sport have a manual transmission?

I used to drive a Ford Explorer, and I’m interested in getting a new one, but I’m wondering if the newer models still offer a manual transmission. Does the Ford Explorer Sport trim come in a manual?

Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Buying a new car is always an exciting experience! Unfortunately, the

Ford Explorer Sport

ceased to offer a manual transmission option when its fourth-generation upgrades were introduced in 2006.

That being said, if you don’t mind driving a used Ford Explorer Sport, there are still plenty of old models on the market that do offer a five-speed manual transmission, including:

First-gen Explorer Sport (1991-1994)

Second-gen Explorer Sport (1995-2001)

Third-gen Explorer Sport (2002-2005)

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