From blueovalnews.com
BRONCO
We've received a couple of comments concerning the next generation Explorer. First, a two door version will not be produced - that is wearing the Explorer nameplate. It is very likely that the next generation two door Explorer will be graced with the Bronco nameplate. . .which makes a lot of sense since the original Bronco's were much smaller than the F-Series. We've also heard that since Chevrolet will introduce a convertible Blazer next year, Ford might just follow suit. The two and four door Explorers will share similar components; however, will have different body styles.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Ford's appeal on BroncoII <here> 21 March 00
EXPLORER (next generation)
2000 Explorer/Mountaineer 5.0L problems? <more>
Explorer transmission problems <more>
Ford to introduce Explorer convertible <more>
2001 EXPLORER development news. The St. Louis, MO. plant is reporting some awesome Explorer development news. The frame will be painted, instead of waxed and is fully boxed from head to toe. The frame will sit level with the axle(s) as opposed to above it, which will provide more room without making the overall height taller. The frame will also provide for better ground clearance with its coil over/dual wishbone front suspension. It has double wishbone type independent rear suspension (good bye leaf springs) and it will sport some very cool 16" wheels. There is also strong speculation that the 4.6 will replace the 5.0 Windsor. St. Louis is also reporting that the 2001 is the best looking engineering that they have seen. . . .everyone is really excited there! Way to go MO!
The next generation Explorer will not only receive a totally new appearance - it will host some advanced features such as an independent rear suspension as well. It's scheduled be available a 2001 model; however, it should be out in mid 2000. To keep pace with that target date, Ford might lengthen '99 production or shorten the 2000 model year production.
EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001
Explorer Sport Trac's upcoming manual transmission has design problems that are serious enough to delay or kill the entire program.
BRONCO
We've received a couple of comments concerning the next generation Explorer. First, a two door version will not be produced - that is wearing the Explorer nameplate. It is very likely that the next generation two door Explorer will be graced with the Bronco nameplate. . .which makes a lot of sense since the original Bronco's were much smaller than the F-Series. We've also heard that since Chevrolet will introduce a convertible Blazer next year, Ford might just follow suit. The two and four door Explorers will share similar components; however, will have different body styles.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Ford's appeal on BroncoII <here> 21 March 00
EXPLORER (next generation)
2000 Explorer/Mountaineer 5.0L problems? <more>
Explorer transmission problems <more>
Ford to introduce Explorer convertible <more>
2001 EXPLORER development news. The St. Louis, MO. plant is reporting some awesome Explorer development news. The frame will be painted, instead of waxed and is fully boxed from head to toe. The frame will sit level with the axle(s) as opposed to above it, which will provide more room without making the overall height taller. The frame will also provide for better ground clearance with its coil over/dual wishbone front suspension. It has double wishbone type independent rear suspension (good bye leaf springs) and it will sport some very cool 16" wheels. There is also strong speculation that the 4.6 will replace the 5.0 Windsor. St. Louis is also reporting that the 2001 is the best looking engineering that they have seen. . . .everyone is really excited there! Way to go MO!
The next generation Explorer will not only receive a totally new appearance - it will host some advanced features such as an independent rear suspension as well. It's scheduled be available a 2001 model; however, it should be out in mid 2000. To keep pace with that target date, Ford might lengthen '99 production or shorten the 2000 model year production.
EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001
Explorer Sport Trac's upcoming manual transmission has design problems that are serious enough to delay or kill the entire program.
