The Ford Explorer is an SUV car segment D produced by the American manufacturer Ford Motor Company since 1990. The model was also sold under the names Mazda Navajo; Mercury Mountaineer and Lincoln Aviator; the Mazda brands; Mercury and Lincoln have some link with Ford. The Explorer has chassis of stringers and longitudinal front engine; and is available with rear wheel drive and four wheels. It is under Ford Expedition. The Explorer has capacity for 7 people while the Expedition can take up to 8 people comfortably. The most complete version is the Eddie Bauer