Lets see what trim explorer is most popular

Good topic!!
I like this new poll feature.

I get the feeling XLT is going to win by a long shot. I see them EVERYWHERE.

I thought we had more sports on here, but i guess either we don't or they haven't voted

I'm going to add the XLS for you. If its a problem let me know. If you like I can add Mountaineer, Navajo and Sport Trac for you as well.

Sure you can add those. i just only could do 5 because I am not a moderator ;-( Anyway that would be great!

I's say hands down it would be the XLT package. I got it because it offered most of the creature comforts without the Limited pricetag, but if I could get either for the same amount, I'd still get the XLT. Sometimes you can just get too many gadgets.

I LOVE my XLT, but then again i have some of the same features as EB... leather, 6 way power seats, im jsut glad the previous owner DIDNT get the rear sub, sun/moon roof, and that crappy looking trim, that comes with the EB.

There you go bud. If you want anything else done feel free to let me know.

Sports are closing the gap. :D

Thx. Tim

In my mind the XLT is the best overall package.

I like the XLT(91-94), because it has the same seats that my 91ranger had in it. But other then that i really don't care .

two xlt's, i was looking at new ones the other day. it's tough to pick between the xlt and xls, but i think i would pick the xlt again because of the chrome trim and because it is one he** of a lot cheaper than an eddie.

Hey, we need to be able to vote more than once. I've got a Sport and and XLS!! (and my XLS got shorted in the poll)

It's impossable to be able to vote twice. The poll uses cookies to make sure that you don't keep voting over and over again. I did add a vote for your xls though. :)

You could just delete the cookie. :) But that would be cheating and a jerk thing to do. I think the members of this site are better than that. That's why this site is so great!

are the xlt all 4x4 or are there some that are 4x2 and are they all 4-door or any 2 -door. mine is an xlt 4-door 4x4

ALL XLT's are 4 doors. They can be either 2wd or 4wd - with 4wd being one of the options.

Looks like XLT is kickin' some tail. :)

I voted Eddie Bauer(since I own one) but it actually depends on year. For 91-94s I like the look of the XLTs over the two tone EBs. But, for 95-98 I like the EBs because of the two tone as opposed to the monotone XLTs. Lastly, for the 99+ I like them both just as much. Why? I don't know. I think its the front bumper or something. Oh well. Can I vote twice? :-)

I love my XLT and think it is the best choice. You can get every engine option available, cloth or leather seats, basically whatever you want. I agree with CougarX about the two-tone trim on the newer EB's, so I got my XLT with the "sport" package which gives me the same grey trim on bumpers, fender flares, etc. as the Sports; it is simply grey while the EBs have a tan trim.

Gotta stick with my Eddie Bauer!

I drove my Dad's "93 xlt and loved it. I bought a Limited and overspent my budget at the time. I love the interior extras, compass, 8 way leather seats. As for the exterior the front air dam is sort of cheap and in the way. I actually ripped it off once wheelin. Ford should have towpoints stock like some of the F150's and every GM truck stock.

The EB is definitely more stylish and less plain-Jane than the XLT model. The fender flares and contrast color scheme definitely make it stand out.

plain jane isn't what id call me or my dads xlts, both have all opts. but mine is minus moonroof, and running boards. Leather compass buttons gadgets it cant get any better than this for the price i got mine for. Oh and not all xlt are monotone, my dads is a good looking white/dark grayish twotone, looks great. GO XLT!

whoohoo!! xlt. the way i look at it, the more gadgets you have, the more things that could possible break down and/or go wrong.

go xlt, boo sports. sports aren't good when you have 4 people you want to put in your car. but it they are better than xlts offroading and they have a rougher ride from what i've heard

what is the difference between XLT and XLS?
i rarely ever see a XLS. mostly XLT's, sports, and more recently sport trac.

does anyone know the difference between the two? you would think it's something major since there are so many more XLT's.

the xls has less gadgets and gismos than the xlt. i'm 99.9% sure that the xls does not have a leather interior option. i'm 75% sure that you can't get the v8 with the xls either. xls is the base explorer pretty much.

http://carpoint.msn.com/Vip/Comfort/Ford/Explorer/2001.asp

http://carpoint.msn.com/Vip/Engines/Ford/Explorer/2001.asp

here you go... those should answer any of your questions.

interesting...
the 2001 sports could only get a 203hp engine: while the EB, Limited, XLS, and XLT come standard with a 210hp engine.

I woulda voted twice if I coulda. My wife and I both have XLTs!:D 'Course hers is fully loaded with leather and all of Ford's gadgets while mines fully loaded with high-speed low-drag goodies!!:bounce:

Hell, any X is ok by me.

Originally posted by davesexplorer
Oh and not all xlt are monotone, my dads is a good looking white/dark grayish twotone, looks great. GO XLT!


He's right ya know :D If my XLT were not a two tone, well, now it'd just make me look like an idiot now wouldn't it :D :D

All versions are pretty good, I'm just not a sport guy, I need the room. Also, EB is too expensive for me. However, I love the grill on the limited's, like Stephen's avatar, that looks sweet.

i like my XLT, but have always (and still do) love the looks of an Eddie Bauer. Thats wht I am adding eddie bauer fender flares and the 2 tone paint scheme. The only difference is mine will sport a nice grey instead of the harvest gold on the eddie bauers.

When I am ready to buy another it would most definatly be a eddie bauer.

The XLS is also a new style. I believe 2000 or 2001 was the first year for it.

Originally posted by 95XLT
i like my XLT, but have always (and still do) love the looks of an Eddie Bauer. Thats wht I am adding eddie bauer fender flares and the 2 tone paint scheme. The only difference is mine will sport a nice grey instead of the harvest gold on the eddie bauers.

HAHA...Mine's an Eddie Bauer!!! I don't need to add the flares. WOOHOO!!!! Wait...I have the computer too!! Haha...I'm just playing with ya Travis. :p

Grrrrrrrr.......i know where you live.......:fire:

HAHAHAHA I'll go wheeling with ya if you ever hunt me down. :p

Is that before or after I swipe your console computer and EATC unit??
:D

Originally posted by 95XLT
Is that before or after I swipe your console computer and EATC unit??
:D


Ummmm...how about never?

LOL...J/K
too far to drive anyways...

I voted XLT. Mine has the 5.0, 5 speed AOD, two tone paint, running boards, fog lights, tape and CD player, front and rear A/C and radio controls, dual power seats, leather, overhead console with digital compass, etc. About the only thing I can think is missing would be a moon roof and the towing package. So, to me, I feel like I have a Eddie Bauer.

Originally posted by 95XLT
LOL...J/K
too far to drive anyways...

Haha...the girls are here. If they can come all the way down here, do you think you can do that too or are you a chicken?? HAHA!!! :D

Originally posted by '96explorereddiebauer


Haha...the girls are here. If they can come all the way down here, do you think you can do that too or are you a chicken?? HAHA!!! :D

THE GIRLS?!?!?!?!?:eek:
Hell, if the girls are there I'll be down in a few hours!!:D

Just give me a chance to pack up the :exp: and get ready to cruise down there. Hopefully none of those drivers on the hgihway will want to :exp: :shoot: . LOL

Yeah, I'll be there.......

I'm still waiting Travis... :D

Patience...patience....it takes time to drive down there...I don;t drive a viper

Ok...it's the morning and you're not here yet?? Are you lost or something??? The girls and I are having lots of fun here. Come on!!! :p

I was sleeping.....ZzZzZz

I had to go with the XLT, but I have been seeing a ton of Eddie Bauer's around here.

God I love my XLT!

XLT all the way. I dont shop at Eddie Bauer. Who the hell is Eddie Bauer any way?:redexp:

I love my Mountaineer. I just wish ford would use the 2speed transfer case with the 5.0 as well. I also wish it had the CD player. It has the premium sound system with the facory sub and all the cotrols for the CD.

I like a shorter wheel base vehicle. It looks beefier when lifted. Besides, if I want a four door, I'll use my wifes car.

Why does'nt Bushwacker make flares for the '93 Sport anyway? Perhaps I'll go and search for that answer...

cant mess with the new sports body..... explorers dont appeal to me .....it would be too werid to see a new explorer going off road.... its the time for SPORTS to shine

Why doesn't anyone want to say anything about having an xl? I like driving mine even though the only option it has is ac. :redexp:

I had to vote XLT there, because that's what's sitting in my driveway.

Hey, did anybody else notice that the XP8 wasn't one of the options?

I have a XLT and LOVE IT. It's got the leather seats, gadgets, and most things that come on the EB but for less. lol

why is that post poping up? the last post was 5-7-2002. a month ago!

Do you mean the whole thread in the 15 most recent section.. if so.. everytime someone votes it goes to number 1 and then back down the list...

oh thanks. didn't know that. i thought it was some mess up.

What about the Explorer Expedition (sport body)??

I voted Sport, of course, but the Expedition would be my vote because of the extras that came with it like; front/rear brush guards, skid plates, HD cooling, leather, power: seats/windows/sunroof/steering/brakes/antenna/seat, roof rack, 6 cd changer, premium sound, two tone paint, fender flares, front air dam, driving lights, AC, 255/70/16s and 16x7 chrome wheels,running boards, etc...:cool:

I've had the best of both worlds...I used to have a 93 xlt (hence my user name)... but now i have a '96 5.0 limited. I have to say i really miss the cloth comfort of the xlt. But the limited is just so much nicer and has alot of extra stuff. So there's my two cents...

I have this wierd thing about Chrome, I don't like it. So I'm all for the Limited with everything painted to match everthing else. I think it looks sharper. But now that the Aviator is on it's way, I may be looking to move on.

99' Limited 5.0. I like 'em a bit cushy.

Gotta go with the sport. Small cam be a very good thing. I got mine in 5-speed manual, two-tone (red/grey) 4x4 , step bars, tape/cd player, cloth (I live in the desert, leather bad) 4.0 (plenty of power) and it's just cool to wup some tailpipe with a small truck. I also got an aftermarket class III hitch installed, makes it look beefier up front.

I'm a little partial to the EB. HMM...., i'm not sure why.:cool:

Greg

Hey, I just noticed something! Where is the option for the Explorer Street!?! There are at least two on the board here:

http://stlouismtb.tripod.com/blackerbm/DSC01830.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/203000-203999/203096_75.jpg

That is two votes for the Explorer Street! LOL

limited cause it saved my life:redexp:

Originally posted by Black Magic
Hey, I just noticed something! Where is the option for the Explorer Street!?! There are at least two on the board here:

http://stlouismtb.tripod.com/STREETemblem/DSC00262.jpg



Hey I just realized that in the reflection of your truck in the back left is a silver Grand Am.:eek: :cool: :)

I like the short wheelbase of the 2-dr Sport. It's easier to park and handles well in heavy traffic.

BTW, what is an Explorer "Street"? I've never seen one.

Originally posted by Runnin'OnEmpty
...BTW, what is an Explorer "Street"? I've never seen one.

The Explorer Street was a Concept Explorer that was used in shows. After customizing my Sport the way I like it. I made my own STREET emblem with VW emblems. Click here for the details. (http://stlouismtb.tripod.com/street.html)

I love the look of the 91-94 sports. I have a 94 XLT 4 door cause of the family, but if not for that.

:chug: :chug:

I absolutely love the looks of the new Sports, so bada$$! At the same time, I love my eddie...oh don't make me choose!!!!:confused:
Greg

Most popular style is the XLT, I see so many around my area. In my household we have two Explorers, my brother's '92 XLT 5-speed, and my '92 Sport. I am partial to the XLT because 4 doors are easier for climbing in the back than a 2 door, as I found out today when I had to climb in the back seat of my Sport to wash off the fingerprints that were on the back windows. What a pain that was. :rolleyes:

SPORT!! I think they have the best look, especially the new ones

I would have to say my grey 98 LIMITED XLS 4.0 with Chrome bumpers and trim... I love my extra options, especially my message center, overhead console and auto dim/lamp mirror... I would be even more happy if I had the 5.0...

One question, "Why are there more votes for the XLT, what makes that so special...
I mean, the Limited has all of the options and the Eddie Baurers have some of the options and fender flares. The XLT just has a 5.0...why???

another question: what are the differences in the regular Explorer and the street model???

Originally posted by BIG COUNTRY
I would have to say my grey 98 LIMITED XLS 4.0 with Chrome bumpers and trim... I love my extra options, especially my message center, overhead console and auto dim/lamp mirror... I would be even more happy if I had the 5.0...

One question, "Why are there more votes for the XLT, what makes that so special...
I mean, the Limited has all of the options and the Eddie Baurers have some of the options and fender flares. The XLT just has a 5.0...why???

another question: what are the differences in the regular Explorer and the street model???

Well, I can try to answer your questions. First, the XLT has most votes since it is midrage in the price scheme and more XLT's are sold verses the more expensive eddie bauer and LTD. The XLT all decked out has almost all the same options as the eddie bauer, minues the paint scheme and message center.

Second question: I think you are referring to the Explorer Sport verses the plain Explorer. the Sport only designates that it is 2 doors verses 4 doors; it's not that it is a street model. The sports are basicvally a little shorter, they retain the solid rear axle, and look different up front. The only drawback is lack of 5.0 option. Other then that it's the same as a 4 door.

What does the XL have or does not have from all the rest??? I never seen one before...

I love my 93 XLT. It's by far the best truck i've every had. The only thing that I think could be better are the front seats. I have the 6 way power seats and the hip huggers (don't know what they're called) really get abused when I get out out of the truck, cause I have to kinda slide my leg across. I've had it reupolostered (sp?) once....need to figure out a good way to keep them in good shape...Anyway xlt!

Later
CP :D

Originally posted by BIG COUNTRY
What does the XL have or does not have from all the rest??? I never seen one before...

The old XL is what I would say is equivlent to the new XLS. It has less bells and whistles then the higher up models, and a nice price tag to go with it. The XL was just a step below the XLT, and that is what the XLS of today is.

I have a 92 XLT and a 93 EB

I have a '92 XLT and I love it. Not just because of it having four doors. I also think that first generation X's look more like a truck. And I think that is cool. Gives them a more rugged look. The front of the newer models are being made (in my opinion) to look more like cars.

Not only do they look like cars but they perform like them to. Great for the "car show" guys but pathetic for us off roaders

I voted limited because I own a 95 limited.

I like the Eddie Bauer, I have an 04. I like the 2 tone paint over the monotone Limited. I like that there are no tow hooks up front. I wanted one with everything.

I've got an XLT, and I also happen to like it the best.

When I bought my XLT I thought they all were XLTs.

I have an XLT - When I get my next one it will probably be an EB.

it says xlt, but the engine and drive train are the same as a mounty... I call it a stripped down mounty...

2 XLT's here. The price tag was better than the Eddie and they both have a lot of the same features as the Eddie.

I'm so happy with my XLT, but I wouldn't mind any other package. I haven't noticed too many XLT's with sun roofs though. Mine has one, was it just not a very popular option? :bounce:

what do the trims stand for?? XLT XLS XL all that jib. I know XLT is generally the loaded package and limited and eddie bauer are XLT with different trims and shiny stuffs

I have a '93 E.B. complete with rust, scratches and dents.

The old XL is what I would say is equivlent to the new XLS. It has less bells and whistles then the higher up models, and a nice price tag to go with it. The XL was just a step below the XLT, and that is what the XLS of today is.

If I'm right, yes, the XLS is an XL except for standard power locks and windows.

What would you vote for if someone had like one of those rare first gen Eddie Bauer 2 doors. Would it be a Sport, or an Eddie B, or both? I think I've only ever seen one of those. Anyone have one here?

I have a 96 xlt. Shocked, it came with leather (tan) and sun roof. Only thing different from EB version is message center and cd changer.

Xlt Baby!

what do the trims stand for?? XLT XLS XL all that jib. I know XLT is generally the loaded package and limited and eddie bauer are XLT with different trims and shiny stuffs

Way back when, when my brother bought a new '93 Ranger XLT, he told me the XLT stands for "eXtra Luxury Trim." Hmmm...so an XL would be eXtra Luxury, and not just the trim? So yeah, that idea didn't work.

The trim levels do some weird stuff. An XLT can be loaded up to be pretty much an Eddie. An XLT Explorer (refering to 1st gen) is standard with power locks, windows, and air con, but my brother's Ranger that he bought off the lot, mentioned above, had none of those. Except for the aluminium wheels, I can't see how Ford considered that truck an XLT.

Original brochures state that the 1st gen Eddie has standard with a manual tranny. I have heard of a couple. Kind of a weird combo, but I wish I had one.

I'm still surprised by the lack of XLS's. There are more than twice as many Limited's... they are starting to look less limited than I originally believed.

As far as what the acronyms mean I've always figured there was some influence from European auto makers.
XLS = eXtra Luxury Sport
XLT = eXtra Luxury Touring

They don't use the word "Touring" here much to describe cars but across the ocean it's a pretty common description. Plus it does fit the additional conveniance options that are in the XLT while the XLS remains somewhat stripped down with only basic conveniances and what I think is a sportier look. Of course, I've never seen an XLS without the sport package (fog lights, aluminum wheels, step bars) and that's where the extra exterior appeal comes from.

Xlt

I'm so happy with my XLT, but I wouldn't mind any other package. I haven't noticed too many XLT's with sun roofs though. Mine has one, was it just not a very popular option? :bounce:
Yeah, I was beginnig to wonder if I was the only first gen to have a sunroof.
Glad to hear that someone else has one as well. :)

XLT all the way

Xlt.

Sport

Poll closed. You can still post in the thread.

I'm not sure what my x is.It has xlt written on it,but it is a bauer on the title.No bauer written any were.What the heck is my truck considered to be.I have the 5.0 in my 2000.It has everything bauer but without the bauer all over it.I kind of like it that way.Can anyone help

Is it tan on the bottom, or all the same color?

blue with gary-silver color on the bottom.

It has alot of power to it.It is stock as i was told by the dealer,but i raced my brother's 4.6 stang and beet it.Barely but beet it.I took 3rd place in trophy class at moroso speedway.I have the video's to prove it.If i can ever learn to use my computer and video cam i will post them.The truck sounds normal compared to other xlt's.I looked under the hood and i am pretty good with cars and trucks and i don't see any thing modded.A friend of mine told me that he thinks it's an Xp8 that never recieved all of the mods.Maybe you guys may know.The truck is fun as hell.My wife is alittle scared of it.