"Build Your Own 2002 Explorer" Now Open

[FlyAU]

Well, FoMoCo has added the 2002 Explorer to the "Build Your Own" feature at www.fordvehicles.com. Here's a screen shot of my modest (in my opinion) session:

Dead Link Removed

A couple of gripes:
1. What? No 4.10 LSD?
2. No All-Terrain tires on a 4wd? What's up with that? Those Sh!#stones are coming off! BFG, here we come.
3. $32,035 is a wee bit expensive (as this one is equipped) in my book...hell, I can go buy a BMW for that much.

 

[mrsteve]

Yeah I "built" my own 2002 earlier and was also surprised at the fact they dropped the 4.10 Limited Slip. I do like how you can opt for different tires other than Firestone though. Yeah an $32K is a little much, but I wouldn't get the BMW. I'd go for the new Lexus IS 300.

Steve

 

[Flounder]

I'm liking the Sport Tracs more and more since they changed the Explorer. Sure, it's not plush like the Limited Explorer, but I would rough it with the Medium Wedgewood ST, with leather, moonroof, 4.10LS, and so on.

Has anyone seen the new engine offering in the 4.0L SOHC group? Some gas/ethanol hybrid that actually will be sold? It's in the March Truckin' in the SUV guide.