It also meant four-wheel drive was an option, as the Explorer used the same axles and transfer case as the Ranger. As for powertrain options, the first-gen Explorer took advantage of a 4.0-liter ...

the first-generation Ford Explorer arrived. At that time, it was offered in both two- and four-door models … a breath of fresh air in a rather fuddy-duddy world.” This had me taking a memory ...