Well, crap. I had no idea...

[DurocShark]

...that you could even get an Explorer without keyless entry. Apparently, my XLS proved you can.

I bought a set of key fobs and when I tried to put the Explorer into programming mode, nothing happened. I did the 8-on cycle several times before heading to the back to see if the computer was in the jack box. Nope.

Crap.

 

[Celeborn]

You can even get them with manual windows/locks although rare.

My first 1997 Explorer didn't have keyless entry. My 1997 Mercury Mountaineer has almost every option, minus the sunroof and backup sensors.

 

[swshawaii]

Click vehicle, enter VIN, click minor features.

https://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleSelection.do

 

[Robman]

My '97 has no "chip key" and no keyless entry/alarm.

 

[koda2000]

My '97 Sport has no key-chip ('98 was the first year of PATS) but it has keyless entry, the door key-pad, keyless remote and the factory alarm.