best 4x4 Explorer?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 26, 2003 | 07:02 PM

GrayRanger4x4

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 1,777

Likes: 1

From: Perry,Ga.

best 4x4 Explorer?

I dont know if this is the right forum for this tread but I askde in the explorer forum and did not get a answer so here goes.
What year TTB 4x4 explorer is the best for mild trail driving? I have a 88 4x4 B2 now( love it) but its not big enough for the family and all the gear. Thanks for any help!

Jun 26, 2003 | 08:04 PM

rebocardo

Post Fiend

Joined: Jun 2002

Posts: 13,873

Likes: 3

From: Atlanta GA

best 4x4 Explorer?

I think 1995 was the last year for the TTB since I drove one, others say 1994 and they are probably right, though you never know what Ford does at the end of a year or with spare parts

I do not think there is any real difference from 90-94.

1994 4.0 5 speed would do well. I would skip the limited slip if possible in case you ever want a locker in the rear. In case you are thinking about it, skip the sport 2 door. 4 door is much nicer to load things into.

Do a carfax report on whatever you buy and try only to buy a one owner so you do not get a lemon or rental vehicle.

Jun 26, 2003 | 09:19 PM

GrayRanger4x4

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 1,777

Likes: 1

From: Perry,Ga.

best 4x4 Explorer?

Thanks rebocardo
It will be a 4 door,the 2 door explorer is no bigger on the in side then my B2.

Jun 27, 2003 | 11:09 AM

mrshorty

Postmaster

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 3,742

Likes: 2

From: UT

best 4x4 Explorer?

I also don't think there is any difference in suspension designs from 91-94 (I think that's why no one posted a response in the Explorer forum). The only recommendations I've seen are to maybe avoid the '91 (first model year bugs) and to show a slight preference for the '94 (after 7-8 years, Ford was finally starting to get the A4LD to almost be strong enough for it's application). but none of those things relates to the suspension.

Jun 27, 2003 | 04:57 PM

GrayRanger4x4

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 1,777

Likes: 1

From: Perry,Ga.

best 4x4 Explorer?

Thanks mrshorty
93 -94 It is then. Thanks for all the help!Anymore advice or help is welcome.
Thanks JB

Jun 27, 2003 | 08:36 PM

AG4.0

Posting Guru

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 1,211

Likes: 0

From: York, NE

best 4x4 Explorer?

94 was supposed to be a good year, consumer reports seemed to recomend them, seems like that's when they got all the kinks worked out. Had bad luck with a 92 and my roomates 91 has not held up good either.