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In mid-1993, a new top of the line Limited version was added. It was fully loaded and had only three options -- a JBL audio system, a towing package and a flip-up sunroof.
Taken from:
http://www.vmrintl.com/reviews/Ford_explorer_91-94.htm
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http://www.explorer4x4.com/eldridge_whiteexp.jpg
Taken from:
http://www.vmrintl.com/reviews/Ford_explorer_91-94.htm
Picture:
http://www.explorer4x4.com/eldridge_whiteexp.jpg
ma96782
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Explorer History
http://www.edmunds.com/ford/explorer/history.html
1991-1994
Though not the first compact four-door sport-utility vehicle (Jeep's Cherokee and Isuzu's Trooper had been introduced around 1984) Ford's Explorer would prove to be one of the most popular vehicles in this relatively new market segment. Debuting as an early 1991 model, the Explorer could be had as either a two-door or four-door, both as either two- or four-wheel drive. Unlike some competitors, the two-door was built on a shorter (102.1-inch) wheelbase than the four-door, which had a 111.9-inch wheelbase. The logic behind this was that those who wanted a sportier, more maneuverable vehicle would go with the two-door whereas those who needed more passenger room would opt for the quattroporte. Curb weights ranged from around 3,700 pounds for a 2WD two-door to about 4,000 pounds for a 4WD four-door.
Explorers were basically available in three trim levels. The two-door models went from base XL, to Sport, to Eddie Bauer and four-door versions moved from base XL, to XLT and then to Eddie Bauer. The Sport added features such as blacked-out exterior accents, aluminum wheels and a few interior refinements like illuminated visor mirrors. An XLT threw in power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control and tilt wheel. The Eddie Bauer Explorers were the most stylish rigs with two-tone paint schemes (such as the popular dark green and beige combination), alloy wheels and plush interiors.
With rugged body-on-frame construction, a 4.0-liter, 155-horsepower V6 engine hooked up to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox powered all Explorers. Two four-wheel-drive systems were offered: an effortless "Touch-Drive" version with buttons on the dash and nothing cluttering the floor that allowed one to "shift on the fly," and for traditional 4WD buffs, a manual system with the lever on the floor and the manually locked front hubs. An antilock braking system for the rear brakes was standard as full ABS was not yet available.
For those who actually used these vehicles for some of their intended purposes, 4WD Explorers came with a Low range for serious off-road duty. And towing capacity was rated at up to 5,600 pounds, depending on the model and choice of equipment.
With many attributes such as available luxury car-like amenities (leather seating, a JBL audio system with CD player, etc.) combined with a high driving position, up to 81 cubic feet of cargo capacity (in the four-door) and truck toughness, the Explorer was an immediate success. In fact, for 1991 it placed third in truck sales, not bad for its first year.
The Mazda Navajo was also introduced as a 1991. Available only as a 4WD, two-door vehicle, the Navajo was essentially a rebadged Explorer and shared almost everything with its Ford twin. To set the two apart, the Navajo had a different grille, taillights and wheels. Inside it was even harder to tell one from the other, as seat fabrics and the steering wheel hub were the only apparent differences.
Two trim levels for the Navajo were offered, base and LX. The base version wasn't exactly stripped, as power windows/locks/mirrors were standard. The LX added features such as extra interior illumination and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. An optional premium package loaded up this sport-ute with luxuries including A/C, stereo with cassette deck, cruise control, sport seats with power lumbar adjustment and a pop-up/removable moonroof.
Explorer pricing ranged from $16,375 for a base 2WD two-door to $21,701 for an Eddie Bauer 4WD four-door. Mazda's pricing for the Navajo fell in line with comparably equipped Explorer two-doors.
Minor changes occurred for 1992 to Ford's red-hot contender in the SUV market.
A numerically lower, 3.27:1 rear axle ratio replaced the former 3.55:1 unit to improve gas mileage and reduce engine rpm at highway speeds. Performance of the air-conditioning system was also improved and different alloy wheels debuted for XLT and Eddie Bauer models. Luxury and convenience were both enhanced by the fitment of six-way power adjustment for the optional sport seats (standard in EB), dual front cupholders in the center console and a one-touch down feature for the driver's power window.
A 2WD Navajo was available for 1992, geared toward those folks who liked the cargo capacity, high seating position and sporty image of an SUV but didn't need the 4WD. Base models were now called DX, more in keeping with the Japanese manufacturer's way of referring to their base versions (such as Mazda's own 626 DX). Otherwise, Mazda's "Explorer" had so little changed that most of the photography used in the 1991 brochure was used for the 1992 brochure.
A major safety improvement, four-wheel antilock brakes, bowed for the 1993 Explorer. The stress-reducing binders were made standard on all Explorers. The 4.0-liter, V6 engine picked up 5 horsepower, for a total of 160 ponies. In keeping with the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy, other changes were minimal -- a new steering wheel, revised instrument graphics and new wheel designs completed the revisions to America's top-selling midsize SUV.
As expected, the Navajo picked up the same mechanical upgrades as the Explorer; the increased power for the V6 and the antilock brakes. Unlike the Explorer, however, the only other change was an optional CD player.
With a revamped version due for 1995, 1994 saw virtually no changes to the Explorer, save for the addition of a luxurious, leather-lined Limited four-door model. And new five-spoke alloy wheels for the Navajo LX were the lone change for this, the Mazda's last year.
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Aloha, Mark
http://www.edmunds.com/ford/explorer/history.html
1991-1994
Though not the first compact four-door sport-utility vehicle (Jeep's Cherokee and Isuzu's Trooper had been introduced around 1984) Ford's Explorer would prove to be one of the most popular vehicles in this relatively new market segment. Debuting as an early 1991 model, the Explorer could be had as either a two-door or four-door, both as either two- or four-wheel drive. Unlike some competitors, the two-door was built on a shorter (102.1-inch) wheelbase than the four-door, which had a 111.9-inch wheelbase. The logic behind this was that those who wanted a sportier, more maneuverable vehicle would go with the two-door whereas those who needed more passenger room would opt for the quattroporte. Curb weights ranged from around 3,700 pounds for a 2WD two-door to about 4,000 pounds for a 4WD four-door.
Explorers were basically available in three trim levels. The two-door models went from base XL, to Sport, to Eddie Bauer and four-door versions moved from base XL, to XLT and then to Eddie Bauer. The Sport added features such as blacked-out exterior accents, aluminum wheels and a few interior refinements like illuminated visor mirrors. An XLT threw in power windows/locks/mirrors, cruise control and tilt wheel. The Eddie Bauer Explorers were the most stylish rigs with two-tone paint schemes (such as the popular dark green and beige combination), alloy wheels and plush interiors.
With rugged body-on-frame construction, a 4.0-liter, 155-horsepower V6 engine hooked up to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox powered all Explorers. Two four-wheel-drive systems were offered: an effortless "Touch-Drive" version with buttons on the dash and nothing cluttering the floor that allowed one to "shift on the fly," and for traditional 4WD buffs, a manual system with the lever on the floor and the manually locked front hubs. An antilock braking system for the rear brakes was standard as full ABS was not yet available.
For those who actually used these vehicles for some of their intended purposes, 4WD Explorers came with a Low range for serious off-road duty. And towing capacity was rated at up to 5,600 pounds, depending on the model and choice of equipment.
With many attributes such as available luxury car-like amenities (leather seating, a JBL audio system with CD player, etc.) combined with a high driving position, up to 81 cubic feet of cargo capacity (in the four-door) and truck toughness, the Explorer was an immediate success. In fact, for 1991 it placed third in truck sales, not bad for its first year.
The Mazda Navajo was also introduced as a 1991. Available only as a 4WD, two-door vehicle, the Navajo was essentially a rebadged Explorer and shared almost everything with its Ford twin. To set the two apart, the Navajo had a different grille, taillights and wheels. Inside it was even harder to tell one from the other, as seat fabrics and the steering wheel hub were the only apparent differences.
Two trim levels for the Navajo were offered, base and LX. The base version wasn't exactly stripped, as power windows/locks/mirrors were standard. The LX added features such as extra interior illumination and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. An optional premium package loaded up this sport-ute with luxuries including A/C, stereo with cassette deck, cruise control, sport seats with power lumbar adjustment and a pop-up/removable moonroof.
Explorer pricing ranged from $16,375 for a base 2WD two-door to $21,701 for an Eddie Bauer 4WD four-door. Mazda's pricing for the Navajo fell in line with comparably equipped Explorer two-doors.
Minor changes occurred for 1992 to Ford's red-hot contender in the SUV market.
A numerically lower, 3.27:1 rear axle ratio replaced the former 3.55:1 unit to improve gas mileage and reduce engine rpm at highway speeds. Performance of the air-conditioning system was also improved and different alloy wheels debuted for XLT and Eddie Bauer models. Luxury and convenience were both enhanced by the fitment of six-way power adjustment for the optional sport seats (standard in EB), dual front cupholders in the center console and a one-touch down feature for the driver's power window.
A 2WD Navajo was available for 1992, geared toward those folks who liked the cargo capacity, high seating position and sporty image of an SUV but didn't need the 4WD. Base models were now called DX, more in keeping with the Japanese manufacturer's way of referring to their base versions (such as Mazda's own 626 DX). Otherwise, Mazda's "Explorer" had so little changed that most of the photography used in the 1991 brochure was used for the 1992 brochure.
A major safety improvement, four-wheel antilock brakes, bowed for the 1993 Explorer. The stress-reducing binders were made standard on all Explorers. The 4.0-liter, V6 engine picked up 5 horsepower, for a total of 160 ponies. In keeping with the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy, other changes were minimal -- a new steering wheel, revised instrument graphics and new wheel designs completed the revisions to America's top-selling midsize SUV.
As expected, the Navajo picked up the same mechanical upgrades as the Explorer; the increased power for the V6 and the antilock brakes. Unlike the Explorer, however, the only other change was an optional CD player.
With a revamped version due for 1995, 1994 saw virtually no changes to the Explorer, save for the addition of a luxurious, leather-lined Limited four-door model. And new five-spoke alloy wheels for the Navajo LX were the lone change for this, the Mazda's last year.
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Aloha, Mark
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maxel do u drive an explorer at all.
Yes, I drive an 1994 Explorer Limited, I just wanted to see what I am getting that the other trims don't have 
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Here is a picture of it (changing the tranny) along with my BMW E30 V8 project.
It's where I work.
http://i31.tinypic.com/rvw18k.jpg
Thanks for the information about the history of the Explorer ma96782
.Here is a picture of it (changing the tranny) along with my BMW E30 V8 project.
It's where I work.
http://i31.tinypic.com/rvw18k.jpg
Thanks for the information about the history of the Explorer ma96782
Also while I can remember, it seems that my explorer has been in an accident in the past...
The front is not a genuine one (that's why I wanted a picture off the front), just a painted plastic casual one, the front bumper is all purple (isn't the bumper trim supposed to be lighter colored?) and the foglights are some aftermarket craps (size of a golfball).
I couldn't find a genuine grill one eBay :/.
And the windows, is the glass tinted or is it just a film? The little window in my left rear door is not tinted :/.
So where can I get a tinted window (the rear window in the rear left door) and a genuine grill... I don't mind if it is used
The front is not a genuine one (that's why I wanted a picture off the front), just a painted plastic casual one, the front bumper is all purple (isn't the bumper trim supposed to be lighter colored?) and the foglights are some aftermarket craps (size of a golfball).
I couldn't find a genuine grill one eBay :/.
And the windows, is the glass tinted or is it just a film? The little window in my left rear door is not tinted :/.
So where can I get a tinted window (the rear window in the rear left door) and a genuine grill... I don't mind if it is used
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Whoa, whoa, whoa... you need to start a thread about this, please!
If you start one, do it here. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6
Check the for sale section here as explorers get parted out all of the time on here. Also the local junkyard may have what you need.
Gator Jeff
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Whoa, whoa, whoa... you need to start a thread about this, please!
If you start one, do it here. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6
x2 on the E30 V8!!!!
Hehe if I make a thread I will post a link to it here 
I haven't purchased an engine so don't get to excited but the goal is 300-400hp
Anyway, about the parts for sale, aren't people incomfortable to ship international?
It's a double risk, for the seller , and me :/
(I live in Iceland)
I haven't purchased an engine so don't get to excited but the goal is 300-400hp
Anyway, about the parts for sale, aren't people incomfortable to ship international?
It's a double risk, for the seller , and me :/
(I live in Iceland)
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you have a hole in the step on your rear bumper dont you? instant towing package! just joking.. i do think its hilarious how people tow with the bumper, even though in the owners manual it is talked about as being safe. the guy who bought my 91 4door brought a ball with him to put in the bumper as he said he had to pull down an old barn when he got home with my old ex. i saw the truck a few days later, the rear bumper was twisted like a twizzler.
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