Aw, heck...
If Ford isn't willing to build one, then I think I will. My dad has an old CJ he uses for off-roading. You know the type- just sits outside behind the garage with no top when not in use. It's strictly business. My uncle has been into 70's Bronco's and his latest doesn't even resemble a Bronco, other than the title. It looks like a cross between a sand rail and a 4x4. It kinda reminds me of what a Hummer would be if it was built of tubing and diamond plating. I've been toying with the idea of a toy for strict off-road use- I even aquired a short bed Chevy 4x4 chassis complete from the engine down and an 87 cab (no title, little rust) for almost free.
But I don't wanna Chevy.
If I can find an Explorer that has been lightly rolled I might get out the sawzall and grinding wheel and build my own. I could even do a 4 door just to be different...
PS- does that picture belong to anyone? If I embark on a project like this, I'd like to document it on the web, and it would be nice to show people what my inspiration was.