Ford Explorer 1992 - 1994
| Years Produced | 1992 - 1994 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0-Liter V6 |
| Horsepower | 155 hp |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft |
| 0-60 Mph | 9.7 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 17.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 113 mph |
| Fuel Economy | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic,5- |
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Ford Explorer 1992 - 1994
Overview
The Ford Explorer is a full size crossover SUV manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. The Ford Explorer was first introduced in march 1990 and marketed as a 1991 model. The Explorer replaced the second generation of the Ford Bronco. The Ford Explorer was produced at the plant in Chicago, Illinois.
The exterior design was clean and contemporary for that time and most buyer found just what they were looking for when they searched to buy a new SUV. The two door had a sporty look although the short wheelbase and the slanted rear-pillar were not suggesting this. The LX and Sport model were equipped with a black plastic grille and rectangular headlight. The XLT and the Eddie Bauer were equipped with a chromed grille and a lot more chrome on the doors, etc.
Variants
The Ford Explorer was offered in two body styles, a two-door and a four-door and with rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Explorer was available with only one engine choice, a 4.0-Liter V6 engine that produced 155 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. The engine had decent performance, pushing the SUV from 0 to 60 in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed an Explorer could reach was 112 mph. Two transmissions were available, a four-speed automatic transmission and a five speed manual transmission. The all-wheel drive models were equipped with a Borg Warner 13-54 four-wheel drive transfer case. It was available with touch Drive electronic push drive or manual operated shifting. All Ford Explorers came equipped with the 8.8 inch rear axle in a limited slip or open version with a variety of gear ratios.
There were four trim levels available for the Explorer at its introduction to the market. The base trim was the LX followed by the XLT, then the Sport which was available only on the two door models and the top of the line Eddie Bauer edition.
The exterior design was clean and contemporary for that time and most buyer found just what they were looking for when they searched to buy a new SUV. The two door had a sporty look although the short wheelbase and the slanted rear-pillar were not suggesting this. The LX and Sport model were equipped with a black plastic grille and rectangular headlight. The XLT and the Eddie Bauer were equipped with a chromed grille and a lot more chrome on the doors, etc.
The interior was well laid out and again had a clean and contemporary design for its time. Most controls are easy to reach and use and the gauges are big and easy to read. The only problem was the stereo which was difficult to use. The Explorer had no air bags but it had front ands rear shoulder belts. An anti-lock braking system with four wheel disc brakes was introduced only in 1993.
In 1993 Ford introduced a Limited Edition for the Explorer. The limited Edition was available only for the four door model and it now was the top of the line model. The Limited Edition featured automatic headlights, foglamps, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, a center roof console with compass and outside thermometer, unique wheels and grille, and an automatic transmission as standard equipment. Both the grill and headlight trims on the Limited model were paint-matched to the body color, unlike the chrome or black versions on other trim levels.
Additional Information
In crash test conducted by the federal government the first generation of the Ford Explorer received a three star rating for driver protection in case of a crash and a five star rating for passenger protection in case of a crash. This rating were excellent for that period and the Explorer was considered to be one of the safest SUV’s on the market.
The first generation Explorer was a well built car but recalls were made, due to some mechanical and other problems, throughout the years of production. In 1991 Ford recalled Explorers because the bolts that mount the master cylinder to the brake booster may fracture. If these bolts fracture, brake loss could occur. From 1993 and 1995 Ford recalled Explorers because the liftgate hydraulic lift brackets could fracture. If the lift bracket fractures, the liftgate could fall, causing injury. From 1992 to 1994 Ford recalled Explorer vehicles for a concern with the mirror control switch. In some cases, the mirror control switch could short circuit, resulting in smoke or a fire. Most of the problems were fixed at the local dealer.