The Ford Explorer is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1991. It is currently the second-best selling mid-size SUV in the United States, behind the Honda Pilot. The Ford Explorer has been consistently ranked as one of the safest vehicles on the road, with top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It offers several trim levels, with varying features such as seven or eight-passenger seating, four-wheel drive, and a variety of advanced safety features.