Just curious about which style of X we all have. What are good/bad qualities about the different styles. What model is best for off roading? Older or newer?

I have a 92 I like it becase it is easy to get parts for the only bad quality I can think of is the auto trannys

I agree. The only problem I have had with my '92 is the auto tranny. It works great for off-roading.

I have one of my ex's set up for off roading but the price to maintain is too high for me:eek:

I wish I had a newer X with a V8!

Sell that sweet 93 and buy one.:D

Not until I graduate College (Dec. 2003)
But at that point, I think I will end up getting a newer Mustang, I miss the handling of a car!

I wish I had a 96 v8 AWD, if i could get rid of my xlt i would get the LTD with a v8.

I have a 95 . love it. only thing bad is that i can't get a lift for it or i would have it on there.

2001 sport... the best looking X yet

Originally posted by Digger196
I have a 95 expadition model. love it. only thing bad is that i can't get a lift for it or i would have it on there. hey your school is the punks that beat Leesville arent ya! you must die~~:rolleyes: :hammer: :p

I'd have to say the best model for hard wheeling (if there is one) is the '94 with the towing package. You get a tranny cooler that will save your tranny. You get all the skid plates you need. Plus it's easy to get parts and mods. Dana 35 in front and Ford 8.8 in the rear; talk about easy to find parts!

I think if I could start over, I'd get a sport with the 5-speed. I haven't had ANY problems with my tranny (even after 165,000 miles) but the shorter wheelbase and the lower maintenance tranny would give me more confidence.

'91, and it performs well. I like the look of it (even if it is a little boxy, just throw a pre-runner bumper on there), and it works just good enough :D

I wish I had a 5.0, and I agree with RoadExplorer, I like the looks of those '01 Sports.

'91-'94 Are the best for off-roading
Everything else just looks better :D

Originally posted by RoadEnforcer
2001 sport... the best looking X yet

I agree.

I just got my 1991 xlt
It runs like it was new
My only problems were the sending unit inlet tube was rusted thru and the gas tank outer locking ring rusted (necessating a tank change)

And of course the rear liftgate rusted thru around the bottom.

Other than that I Love It!!!
:)

I have a 97 Mountaineer with the 5.0 AWD. The only thing I wish ford would have done is put a two speed t-case behind the V8. I drove a couple of V6 Ex's and just did not like the lack of power.

'99 Limited here with all the toys...I love it!

My 93' Explorer sport has been in the family since It left the Ford lot the first time. 200,000+ miles with only one $500.00 manual transmission repair to the list other than new tires, oil chages, cooling system maintainence, and other normal upkeep. At 200,000 miles it still looks and runs like brand new, except some minor interior scuffs (armwrest support broke, shifter knob loose, and liner under dashboard loose from screws). Not bad for an almost 10 year old truck.

thats right Jason. we beat Leesville. we beat most teams. State chaps!

dude who the hell are you talking to?

gotta 91 sport, my favorite body style because i like the mor trucky feel to it. its 2wd but holds its own with any 4x4 blazer around here and yes, that is a challenge.;)

RoadEnforcer, i was talking to Jason_25 for his comment above about my HS's team beating Leesville. read above to see what i'm talking about.

he only posted once in here and he didnt say a thing about your high school, all he said that he agreed with me on the the 2001 sport is the best looking X yet.

Just to step in and mediate:
Roadenforcer, the conversation was:

Originally posted by Tarheel085
hey your school is the punks that beat Leesville arent ya! you must die~~ :rolleyes: :hammer: :p

Originally posted by Digger196
thats right Jason. we beat Leesville. we beat most teams. State chaps!

Anyway, now that that's out of the way: I have a '94 XLT and I love it!!! :D

i have a 92 XLT.
i havent had any problems with it. but maybe that's because i have a manual transmission.

we bought our 97 xlt from my wifes friend for payoff and the only thing i will have to do is replace the motor. the head gasket started leaking outside the block (thankfully), so far none of the coolant is getting in the motor. but it still runs fine. my dad is going to help me build up the original motor once we switch them out.

Yeah, ya see that one went right over my head

Oh well, we all do that sometimes

Sometimes? Man thats a usal for me... Hey being a lineman for Football and giving up my body in Hockey..... I get hit in the head a lot. Me no pick up many things..

:D

I currently own a 2002 Sport Trac. Someone recently ran a red light and totalled my 1991 Explorer XL, which had 160,000 miles on the original engine with no major problems.

i have a 2000 xlt 4x4 and my wife has a 1997 xlt 2wd. i also recently lost my 140,000 1995 xlt to a stupid driver.

I have a '03 Explorer Sport with about 300 miles with no problems.

ive got a 95 xlt, and the only thing i dont like about this generation of Xs is that you cant lift them much.

and i bad thing about all Xs is that it seems like everyone has one!!

Ditto what AQ said. I bought my 96 in April of 2002 for $4700. It needed tires, shocks, unstick/repair rear glass latch, and a DPFE sensor (CEL was on).

So far I've cleaned it up, got a custom exhaust, ordered a K&N FIPK (to arrive tomorrow :D ), and cleaned the shit out of it.

I'll keep this truck forever because as the engine and tranny eventually die, I'll be putting in a V-8 with a standard transmission, and getting a freaky suspension.

-RB

I like my '93. The only problem with her is she's a ticker / pinger. But thanks to this site, I'm narrowing it down. :D


Yahoo! She's ping free now!

i have a 94 xlt with 123k miles on it. i've had it for 3 years and i absolutely love it... no major problems, except the CEL is always on, and the ABS light comes on occasionally. i'm hopefully getting both of these problems fixed soon.

i have done absolutely nothing to the truck yet, since i have no money (you know, poor college student without a summer job yet etc). eventually when the engine/tranny die i plan on a 5.0 swap, and a front/rear dana 60 swap with huge tires. gotta dream big. :D

91' XLT with 160,000 mi. Runs great and can climb a tree like a squirrel. :D

I have a '91 EB. First vehicle I've ever bought. It's given me a little hell and the A/C just went (DOH!), but I still love her. According to the sticker on the door, I was 9 when this thing was made. Wow....

Have to agree with roadenforcer, 2001 sport looks best.

You know, 1998's should be in a catagory by themselves since they have the front of a 95-97 but the back door is the new design used on 99-01's. Therefore, I did not vote.

98 44,700 miles with the usual blown radio display

93x here, the only problems that I have had are replacing the tranny and the motor on the back of the transfer case. Other than those two problems, the x is great. I have had 4 different vehicles in the past 2 years and the x is my baby.

Hey how come 88 isnt listed in the Poll?

I have an 88 Eddie Bauer and with 230K miles it's better now then it was the day it rolled off the assembly line

92 X Sport- Excellent vehicle and even better off road. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Ok well maybe for a ?

i just got a 02 sporttrac last night

please limit your sig. to 6-7 lines

I guess one of the moderators should change 2002 to >2002 since we will probably be getting some 2003's around sometime.

done :D

I bought a '98 Explorer last December. It was just off of lease and looked like it had just rolled off the assembly line. My wife and I are very happy with it in general, but it has one glaring shortcoming and that's the stock headlights.
Mine has the 4.0L standard OHV V-6. It's pretty good in traffic and 0-30MPH, but could use more oomph on the highway.
I've replaced the factory radio with a Jensen AM-FM-CD/MP3 player and that's about the only customization I've done so far. Next are decent speakers and a subwoofer, in addition to a workable headlight upgrade.
So far, this truck has been very reliable, comfortable and effortless to drive (in daylight).
I use it for business, and I keep all my tools in it and often have to haul equipment belonging to clients from one radio tower site to another. The 4WD is indispensible at these sites, many of which are in the mountains and served by a muddy dirt trail that never gets plowed in winter.
I would buy another one if Ford comes up with a much better headlight design.

95 Limited here and love it since 12/3/94 :) 120,000+ miles ,stock and not a single problem besides a few scratches here and there.

lol two of the same threads going at once, thanks to me!

mines a 2000 model but i only found that out from being on here because i ordered it in 2000 and they had to send it to me from the states. i got it in march 2001 so i thought it was a 01 model but i looked at the plate and it was built in sept 2000 oh well i cant afford another one

95 here, haven't had any problems at all with it, other than the ones i created. Thing had 110,000 before i started screwing around with it. Trouble free.

98 XLT 5.0 6" LIFT 2WD LOVE IT!!

94 Limited 4x4, love it :D
Has over 100k miles on it, not sure of the exact number because I never messed with my speedo gear. I have had it 4 years, and I got it the last week of my junior year in highschool. Only major problems have been: radiator cracked once, tranny problems 2 times (first time my fault, second time was the mechanics fault who fixed it the first time), a/c broke once (probably my fault), and just a few leaky gaskets which I am working on right now, and some slight ticking. And does anyone else just lay underneath and look around the underbody? :rolleyes: I like my vehicle........

Rock On With The Classics!!!
Lola has 164k and running strong

'01 Sport 4x4. Stock height and stock tires. Only had it off road twice, and it did suprisingly well. Didn't get stuck or stranded. Did get scraped all the way down the side though.

see sig

Hi guys new to the broad....I have just bought a "new to me" 2000 X, limited ed.....it is the sweetest ride ive ever owned!!!
no pictures yet....but soon :D

hey just bought a 91 write off, added some wheels and rims a little custom color looks sharp

2000 Ford Explorer XLT No Mod's yet!:D

offroad vintage models are best. on road the newest models are the best. sophmore models look best to me.

i love them all. even the new ones. never offroad of course but riding in a rental one and in my aunt glenda's the 2002-2003 rides like a Lincoln Towncar. smooth and roomy. still heavy as hell but with 4.6 v8 it is very capable.

even when my 95 was stock it felt so capable offroad. now it certainly is (when its running:D )

I have a BLACK 2002 XLT w/Sport Package

Best for on road driving IMHO. VERY smooth ride compared to my 2000 XLT 5.0. Roomier. I don't think it's as capable off road as the earlier models.
Not a whole lot of after market mods available yet


Helwig Stabilizer kit
Gibson cat back Exhaust
FIPK (Aircharger)
Shaved roof rack
riding on 20's
TRENZ grills and antenna
OEM Ford clear corners (euro spec)

here's a pic (edit: newer pic)
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/381000-381999/381350_14_full.jpg

Man, for some reason 20's just don't look that big on the new X's. IMO, they look too big on the older ones, but just about right on the latest model. I think its the huge wheel well openings.

I love the fact that there are soo many first gens. I think they are the best explorer still.

Well, actually we have two 1992 models. Mine is a Explorer Sport and my brother's is a 5-speed XLT. Both were bought with an insurance settlement resulting from an accident that totalled my brother's 1991 XLT, which he had only registered 4 days previous. I really loved that one, what a sweet machine :(

But with the bad comes the good and two Explorers are ALWAYS better than one :D

:exp: :bounce:
97 merc. 5.0 awd

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=415614&make_type_query=make%3DMercury&model_brand_query=model%3DMountaineer&tree=Mercury%20Mountaineer :exp:

99 XLT 5.0L here. Bought it used, 1 year ago. Has 42K miles on it now. Love it!! Had a '94 XLT before, but wanted more ooomph for towing camper. I've been lurking around and reading all the interesting stuff on this site. Thanks to you guys, I've cut my airbox and got a Magnaflow catback. Love the extra boost, and sound. Also because of reading threads here, I'll be installing Monroe Sensa-Trec Load Adjusting Shocks. Then it'll be the MAC intake....Apten Chip....umm, true dual exhaust. Well, it'll be probably next year or so before I do those. Just dreaming for now. :o

92 Navajo in the works.

I got a 2001 Sport. It's a 2wd, soon to be prerunner. I can't yet imagine how it would function after I get exhaust and intake. It has the Apten Chip in it right now and let me tell you, I got my moneys worth!

98'er here

1999 explorer sport, medium wedgewood blue, con-ferr roof rack with spare tire mounted and srb lights on top and back up lights on back of rack..brushguard with lights on it..32" truxxus mud terrains...blah blah...i want a lift, i need a lift of some sort..be it sas or superlift...oh yeah and money would be nice too

How you fit 32" tires on a stock 99 without any lift is beyond me......

the 32's are labled as 265/75 on the stock 16" rims...they aren't wide like actual 32x12.50's so they don't rub that much...only a little...plus had to do some minor fender trimming to fit them comfortably...

95 ohv, v6. no problem yet so far. :cool:

'94 XLT 4X4, 4.0, 148,000 miles (Minor problems, Replaced EGR, IAC, cleaned MAF, Tru Rev induction kit, had Superchip, front end needs some work, overall has run good and still going)

'00 XLT AWD, 5.0, 45,000 miles (Replaced front Hub and Bearing assembly and dust seals, rotors and pads for front and rear. Runs great)

¿How did you get a 2" TT? I got a whopping 1" (if that much) and mine is a 4 door also
Anyways, I got a 2000XLT 4 door 4x4. TT, Shackles, gonna do 32's if I can get them to fit and afford them.
¿Do I need to just get longer bolts an put them in my bolt holes to get a 2" TT or am I just plain outta luck?

I have a 92 and a 93. I love the 1st gen. The best for off roading and not a bad on road ride. The new ones were built for the highway. I believe it was 4 wheel & off road or four wheeler magazine that said the 2002 explorer was the worst 4X4 OEM offering they have ever tested followed closely by the chevy blazer. For this reason I will never own one. If I want a car I will buy a car. When I buy a 4X4 I want a 4X4

91 4x4 Eddie Bauer 4 door. Its still going strong 12 years later and its in great condition. As far as appearance, Im with Dewgod, Im a fan of the first gens.

2004. Just picked up a Pueblo Gold XLS on Wednesday. My dealer called and offered to pay off the last 8 months of my 36 month lease on my 2002 XLS with no cash out of pocket and a $10/month increase for a new 36 month lease. Love the Explorer, this is my 5th new one since 91!

99 sport gotta love it!

I have a 99 eddie bauer 5.0 with the usual no radio display, sagged rear and bad mileage. but has alot of luxuries.

Black 99 sport, and I too Love it. Previous owner of 92 xlt, 95 eddiebauer, 1996 xlt.

'91xlt tranny is going agin but i cant stand the thought of getting rid of her.

2002 runs great and lots of mods to be done in the future:D

'96 XLT ...75,000 miles I like it thus far...

I have 2001 Explorer Sport 4L M/T 45k on her, she's actually in the shop today,:(

92 xlt

I love my 92 sport 5-speed. I think that the 1st gens. are the most capable off road. My big problem with the newer ones is the independent suspension nonsense that kills the truck's off road performance.

Another advantage to the 1st gens is the availibility of parts, (except for K&N, they dont make a cold air intake- we should start a petition and send it to them!!!!)

The one thing about the 1st gens that some people may not like is the fact that, on the road, they ride worse than a jeep wrangler, (at least my 2 door does, hmmmm, that may have something to do with the 1500 lb overload springs.........) Being a 18 year old single male, I like the ride!

Seriously, I wonder why K&N doesn't make 1st Gens a CAI setup. Only bad aspects of a Gen1: Highway ride and V6 OHV. I would LOVE to put a 5.0 in it.

4 door 92, hey my trans waits a few seconds like 4 before kromping on engagement. is that one of the 92's auto probs? (love my 92 anyway, everytime i see the rear interior of the newer ones i see how much i like mine more):D

If it really is 4 seconds, or you give it gas and the car goes nowhere, then you might need your tranny fixed. Before my tranny was rebuilt, it wouldnt engage and sometimes when stopped in traffic or at a light, when wanted to go again, the car wouldnt move, it'd just act like it was in neutral.

Bought my '97 Sport SOHC 2-door saturday. Love it

Drove it 49 miles and the CEL came on...I hope this isnt a sign of things to come that's all.

well its more like 3 seconds but it is more than on any other veicle i have ever drove. i havent knowticed any neutral when in drive action but that may be because i havent drove the x since i test drove it when i bought it (still waiting for insurance money) i hope it aint broke

2000, sohc, auto, 60,000 miles: dont think i will ever part with it

uhhh 98's may look similar to 95-97's but they are not the same... (look at the top tail light, and the licence plate mount, I'm sure there's more)

I love my 1992 EB 4X4, and i have to say i like the looks of the first gens over the rest.

My 98 Limited kicks ass and loaded to the tits. It is black and looks pretty damn sharp. I just picked it up in Feb and it rides perfectly. The only weird thing is the air suspension which seems to turn on randomly and hard to tell if it is actually lifting or lowering. The system check says its O.K. though ??? Other than that, I love it.

looks like i'm in the winning section

92' and it runs great, has 102,000 on it and i believe it is the stock tranny, it shifts good and everything

i haven't decided how long i wanna keep it, but i'm a sucker for the 1st gens, i would like to get a 1st gen sport with the 5speed

99 XL 5 speed, don't get much choice in Australia, XL Man, XLT auto only and limited auto only, all 4 doors and i don't think i have ever seen one older than a 96 model.

Barry.

'93 XLT, I'm lovin it :P

I have a 98 Sport. I like the short wheelbase, I like the look, I like everything, except the IFS.

1999 Mountaineer here. Not technically an "explorer" lol, but I love it. :D

2k2 sport , 4x4,

Mine is a 1998 SOHC UK spec, only had it for a couple of months and no probs yet.
It's got to be the most comfortable and well equiped car I've driven shame no clock, the locals have cristened it the Yank Tank and I do get some funny looks as there are not that many on the streets of London or the rest of the UK.

I have a 2003 XLT with the 4.6 and absolutely love it. Especially since I got my exhaust. A Flowmaster 40 with a 3" chrome tip that is about a foot long.

1995 explorer expedition 4x4 starting an engine swap on my return from iraq. pulling the 6 out and dropping a 460 with manual tranny and transfer. Just finished swaping out the front for a dana 60 straight axle with lockers

I have a 93 xlt 4x4 completely stock and I love it. I love the rough ride in the first gens better, the 95's and up just don't feel very truckish to me. I just recently drove a 2003 I think, Chevy trailblazer as a rental and let me tell u that was one sissy suv, that thing rode nicer than my brand new cavalier, I honestly believe that my explorer stock and all would destroy the trailblazer in any offroad situation, Just trying to compare vehicles, sorry for the rant.

93 XLT- was what I could afford at the time.... wouldn't give it up for anything.

wow... i thought the 99-01 group would be doing a lot better. i see so many late model 2nd Gen X's around here i just kinda figured it would be the same elsewhere. looks like in other parts of the country people keep their X's just a little bit longer.

We all know that '94 is the best year!! :p

1999 here... :thumbsup:

I got the '99 Limited V8. With all the giblets. :exp: :D

had a 94 and a 99 ranger, lost both and now have a 99 sport sitting on 33's

Love my 03 limited v8. Anniversary edition with special two tone leather and badging. Came with special leather instruction book and watch....what a deal. Everything on it except dvd system..which is coming soon.

94XLT is there any other explorer?

2001 Explorer Sport 4x2

1991 explorer xlt 4x4 ! my favorite year and model explorer , just wish it had 300hp :confused: ! :thumbsup:

93 Sport :thumbsup: