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Mazda Navajo

1991 – 1995

Mazda›Navajo

The Mazda Navajo is a mid-size SUV produced by Ford Motor Company for Mazda, serving as Mazda's first venture into the SUV market. Essentially a rebadged version of the initial Ford Explorer, the Navajo was available with both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options. Despite initial success, the Navajo's reputation suffered due to its shared origins with the Explorer, especially during the Firestone and Ford tire controversy. Though the Navajo received the prestigious Motor Trend Truck of the Year award in 1991, its association with the problematic Ford Explorer tainted its standing in the market. The vehicle featured several minor alterations compared to its Explorer counterpart, but these changes were not significant enough to distance itself from the negative perceptions associated with the Explorer line.