Ashtray? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

sideswipe · 08-09-2002, 01:29 PM

This may seem like a dumb question coming from me, but, does my 98 EB have an ashtray in the front? If so where is it?

*Soundguy01tx* · 08-09-2002, 01:46 PM

Sean, that is a sweet ride... Ive never seen your ex until today, but man its awesome... What kind of HU is that? The silver flip out part? Keep up the good work!
--bryan

sideswipe · 08-09-2002, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the compliments man. That HU is the Pioneer FH-P8800. Unfortunately, they broke into my X and stole it. I replaced it with a Pioneer p930 which sounds much cleaner and louder, but doesnt look as good. Oh well, theres always a trade-off.

*'96explorereddiebauer* · 08-10-2002, 12:02 AM

Sean, I'm sorry to hear about your truck got broken into. Anyways...the ashtray is a little thing that fits into the cupholder and it is removable.

sideswipe · 08-10-2002, 09:03 AM

That cheap little round plastic thing? Wow, I always wondered what that was for. Ford couldnt think of something better than that? Thanks for the info though. Damn..

thanks for the condolences regarding the radio.... =)

MONMIX · 08-10-2002, 10:09 PM

My 2000 Sport does not have an ash tray !!!!
Do you know what that means ?
My Ex has NEVER been smoked in !!!!!! And it never will !! I love it !

*bates* · 08-10-2002, 10:17 PM

maybe they putthe ashes out the window.....just a thought

*X24* · 08-10-2002, 10:36 PM

Yeah... they did it that way so they could charge smokers extra for the 'smokers package'. I think it was like a $25 option or something. I took mine out. I like the extra cup holder... I'm addicted to pepsi, not cigarettes. That rectangle slot next to the cupholder is for a pack.

sideswipe · 08-11-2002, 08:26 AM

I'm not a smoker either but I remember having the pull out ashtray in my 95 and always wondered where it was in my 98. I dont even know where I put that plastic ashtray thingie that came with my 98. I use the "ashtray" hole as an extra cup holder as well. Is that rectangular slot really for a pack of smokes?

*X24* · 08-11-2002, 10:06 AM

Pretty sure. Thats the only thing I can think of. What else is that shape?

MONMIX · 08-11-2002, 10:40 PM

$25.00 for an ash tray option ? Yikes !!
My cell phone fits like a glove in the rectangle slot.
I am gonna run the charger cord under the center console and up through the rectangle hole.

98EBV8 · 08-12-2002, 06:45 AM

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Originally posted by 98FordX24
Yeah... they did it that way so they could charge smokers extra for the 'smokers package'. I think it was like a $25 option or something...That rectangle slot next to the cupholder is for a pack.

There was never a smoker's package for Explorers. They all have that plastic cup one way or another. It's for storing change. The rectangle slot is for your garage door opener. Mines fits in perfectly.

Shane

*RFR2212* · 08-12-2002, 07:30 AM

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Originally posted by 98FordX24
Pretty sure. Thats the only thing I can think of. What else is that shape?

The remote fer my Alpine headunit fits it perfectly... Almost like the the slot was made for it... I find it rather convenient
Pete

SWLathrop · 08-12-2002, 07:51 AM

The little plastic insert "IS NOT" the ashtray, that is a sleeve for smaller cups. Should have a sleeve in both the small and large cup holders. The ashtray is an option ("SMOKER'S PACKAGE") that fits into the smaller holder. It's a round ashtray with a flip-up lid. If you really need one, I'll send you mine. It's thrown in my glove box along with the lighter.

sideswipe · 08-12-2002, 08:10 AM

Great! More answers. The last response seems the most plausible. I do remember seeing that flip top thing in another X. As far as that rectangular slot, I guess we can use it for whatever works best! Thanks for all the answers guys.

*X24* · 08-12-2002, 08:13 AM

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Originally posted by 98EBV8

There was never a smoker's package for Explorers. They all have that plastic cup one way or another. It's for storing change. The rectangle slot is for your garage door opener. Mines fits in perfectly.

Shane

They do have a somkers package. I store my change in the change holder that is in the compartment under the arm rest. When you lift the lid there is a change holder right there. And as for the garage door opener, why dont you put it in the garage door opener spot that was made for it in the overhead console? That rectangle spot next to the cup holder IS for a pack of cigarettes.

sideswipe · 08-12-2002, 08:23 AM

Thats another thing I dont have, a garage door opener slot! Maybe because I have the moonroof?

*aldive* · 08-12-2002, 08:56 AM

With the moon roof, there is no place for the opener.

I mounted my opener to the back of the driver;s side visor with velcro ; I just flip down the visor and disarm my house alarm as well as open the garage. Works great.

sideswipe · 08-12-2002, 01:10 PM

Hey Al, do you have a website or something with all the mods you've done to your X?

*aldive* · 08-12-2002, 01:11 PM

No I do not.

08-09-2002, 01:29 PM	#1
sideswipe Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NY '98 EB Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 992 Vehicle Specs	Ashtray? This may seem like a dumb question coming from me, but, does my 98 EB have an ashtray in the front? If so where is it? __________________ Exterior: Mondera, Pirelli, Lund Audio: Lows By Rockford Fosgate, Highs By Infinity & Kenwood My Explorer Page

08-09-2002, 01:46 PM	#2
Soundguy01tx Elite Explorer Katy, TX 1991 XLT Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,654 Vehicle Specs	Sean, that is a sweet ride... Ive never seen your ex until today, but man its awesome... What kind of HU is that? The silver flip out part? Keep up the good work! --bryan __________________ --Bryan Katy, Tx My Mug My '03 Sport - SOLD My '91 Explorer

08-09-2002, 02:32 PM	#3
sideswipe Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NY '98 EB Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 992 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the compliments man. That HU is the Pioneer FH-P8800. Unfortunately, they broke into my X and stole it. I replaced it with a Pioneer p930 which sounds much cleaner and louder, but doesnt look as good. Oh well, theres always a trade-off. __________________ Exterior: Mondera, Pirelli, Lund Audio: Lows By Rockford Fosgate, Highs By Infinity & Kenwood My Explorer Page

08-10-2002, 12:02 AM	#4
'96explorereddiebauer Explorer Emeritus Glen Allen (Richmond), VA '06 Accord EX-L & Sebring Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,810 Vehicle Specs	Sean, I'm sorry to hear about your truck got broken into. Anyways...the ashtray is a little thing that fits into the cupholder and it is removable. __________________ Billy '06 Honda Accord EX-L '06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan (Company car) '98 Honda Accord EX-V6 '05 Honda Odyssey EX-L

08-10-2002, 09:03 AM	#5
sideswipe Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NY '98 EB Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 992 Vehicle Specs	That cheap little round plastic thing? Wow, I always wondered what that was for. Ford couldnt think of something better than that? Thanks for the info though. Damn.. thanks for the condolences regarding the radio.... =) __________________ Exterior: Mondera, Pirelli, Lund Audio: Lows By Rockford Fosgate, Highs By Infinity & Kenwood My Explorer Page

08-10-2002, 10:09 PM	#6
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,328 Vehicle Specs	My 2000 Sport does not have an ash tray !!!! Do you know what that means ? My Ex has NEVER been smoked in !!!!!! And it never will !! I love it ! __________________ MONMIX " Zorro " YES YES YOU ALL ARE MY FRIENDS!! You dont need a little icon to prove that. Please stop asking me. This is NOT my space. My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

08-10-2002, 10:17 PM	#7
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,183 Vehicle Specs	maybe they putthe ashes out the window.....just a thought

08-10-2002, 10:36 PM	#8
X24 RAMajama Pleasant Valley, NY 05 RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,006 Vehicle Specs	Yeah... they did it that way so they could charge smokers extra for the 'smokers package'. I think it was like a $25 option or something. I took mine out. I like the extra cup holder... I'm addicted to pepsi, not cigarettes. That rectangle slot next to the cupholder is for a pack. __________________ X24's Page 1998 XLT - PICS -- MORE PICS -- My Email 2004 MXZ REV 600HO

08-11-2002, 08:26 AM	#9
sideswipe Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NY '98 EB Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 992 Vehicle Specs	I'm not a smoker either but I remember having the pull out ashtray in my 95 and always wondered where it was in my 98. I dont even know where I put that plastic ashtray thingie that came with my 98. I use the "ashtray" hole as an extra cup holder as well. Is that rectangular slot really for a pack of smokes? __________________ Exterior: Mondera, Pirelli, Lund Audio: Lows By Rockford Fosgate, Highs By Infinity & Kenwood My Explorer Page

08-11-2002, 10:06 AM	#10
X24 RAMajama Pleasant Valley, NY 05 RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,006 Vehicle Specs	Pretty sure. Thats the only thing I can think of. What else is that shape? __________________ X24's Page 1998 XLT - PICS -- MORE PICS -- My Email 2004 MXZ REV 600HO

08-11-2002, 10:40 PM	#11
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,328 Vehicle Specs	$25.00 for an ash tray option ? Yikes !! My cell phone fits like a glove in the rectangle slot. I am gonna run the charger cord under the center console and up through the rectangle hole. __________________ MONMIX " Zorro " YES YES YOU ALL ARE MY FRIENDS!! You dont need a little icon to prove that. Please stop asking me. This is NOT my space. My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

08-12-2002, 07:51 AM	#14
SWLathrop Wannabe Elite Explorer Yorkshire,NY 01 & 02 Stang, 94 Sable Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 326 Vehicle Specs	The little plastic insert "IS NOT" the ashtray, that is a sleeve for smaller cups. Should have a sleeve in both the small and large cup holders. The ashtray is an option ("SMOKER'S PACKAGE") that fits into the smaller holder. It's a round ashtray with a flip-up lid. If you really need one, I'll send you mine. It's thrown in my glove box along with the lighter.

08-12-2002, 08:10 AM	#15
sideswipe Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NY '98 EB Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 992 Vehicle Specs	Great! More answers. The last response seems the most plausible. I do remember seeing that flip top thing in another X. As far as that rectangular slot, I guess we can use it for whatever works best! Thanks for all the answers guys. __________________ Exterior: Mondera, Pirelli, Lund Audio: Lows By Rockford Fosgate, Highs By Infinity & Kenwood My Explorer Page

08-12-2002, 08:23 AM	#17
sideswipe Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NY '98 EB Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 992 Vehicle Specs	Thats another thing I dont have, a garage door opener slot! Maybe because I have the moonroof? __________________ Exterior: Mondera, Pirelli, Lund Audio: Lows By Rockford Fosgate, Highs By Infinity & Kenwood My Explorer Page

08-12-2002, 08:56 AM	#18
aldive Elite Explorer Sarasota, Florida 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,208 Vehicle Specs	With the moon roof, there is no place for the opener. I mounted my opener to the back of the driver;s side visor with velcro ; I just flip down the visor and disarm my house alarm as well as open the garage. Works great. Attached Images __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30

08-12-2002, 01:10 PM	#19
sideswipe Wannabe Elite Explorer Brooklyn, NY '98 EB Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 992 Vehicle Specs	Hey Al, do you have a website or something with all the mods you've done to your X? __________________ Exterior: Mondera, Pirelli, Lund Audio: Lows By Rockford Fosgate, Highs By Infinity & Kenwood My Explorer Page

08-12-2002, 01:11 PM	#20
aldive Elite Explorer Sarasota, Florida 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,208 Vehicle Specs	No I do not. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 Last edited by Ray Lobato; 08-12-2002 at 02:13 PM.