 Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®
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Thu May 28, 2009
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100% of reviewers
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$1,200.00
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9.5
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supersize
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Description:
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With the Ford Explorer being the #1 SUV in America for over a decade there is certainly no one in the US who is un-familiar with this vehicle. The trouble is that most people equate a Ford Explorer with soccer moms and shopping malls rather than off road trails such as the Rubicon and Terminator.
The Ford Explorer may be the best kept secret in the off-road world. When these rigs are stock they are capable off-road performers. After a few modifications they become nearly unstoppable.
From 1991-1994 the Ford Explorer platform came with a full ladder type frame based on the tough Ford Ranger platform, an extremely tough 8.8” 31 spline rear axle, Dana 35 Twin Traction Beam (TTB) front suspension (axle diameters and U-joints are the same as a Dana 44), choice of a manual or electronic shift BW1354 transfer case with low range, manual or automatic locking hubs, and a torquey, super reliable 4.0L V-6 that transferred its power to the wheels through the A4LD 4 speed automatic with OD or the Mazda 5 speed manual.
The Ford Explorer succeeded the Ford Bronco II.
(Description pulled from explorer4x4.com home page)
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explorer first 1991 1992 1993 1994 ford
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MrQ
Moderator Emeritus
Registered: October 2008
Posts: 2172
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Review Date: Wed May 6, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $1,200.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Solid performer. A very strong frame and reliable engine.
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Cons:
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Cons? What cons?
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This vehicle is a very reliable vehicle. With it even being 15 years old it has an incredible resiliency on the road. The maintenance is minimal if the vehicle has been well taken care of. It is also easily modified.
Gas mileage isn't great, but who buys these things for MPG's anyway 
May add more things later...
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-Dan
Red Flyer I - 1994 Explorer XLT 4WD Conversion "Resting Comfortably"
Red Flyer II - 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer Custom "The Daily Driver"
Dark Thunder - 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 "Tow Rig/Backup Daily"
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rileyrs
Elite Explorer
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 886
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Review Date: Thu May 28, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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very reliable car overall, love having one, and i plan on keeping it and modding it for as long as i can
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Cons:
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could have stronger front end, but repairs aren't too bad
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great vehicle, great forum on it  , it is by no means a soccer mom car, very capable off road, and the possible list of mods never ends.
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Riley
My Registry
My Ranger Build
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