1991-2005 Ford Explorer/Sport Trac/Sport: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1991-2005 Ford Explorer/Sport Trac/Sport. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1991-2005 Ford Explorer/Sport Trac/Sport.
Year to Year Changes
1992 Ford Explorer:
No significant change came for 1992. Eddie Bauer models got color-accented wheels; Sport and XLT gained a rear wiper/washer.
1993 Ford Explorer:
New 4-wheel antilock braking worked in both 2- and 4-wheel drive. Previously, ABS acted only on rear wheels, and just in 2WD.
1994 Ford Explorer:
Minor trim changes marked the '94 Explorers. Fog lamps now were optional on XLT and Eddie Bauer models.
1995 Ford Explorer:
Explorers got their first notable redesigning, led by a freshened exterior that featured a new sloping hood, fenders, bumper, headlights, and grille. Dual airbags, 4-wheel antilock brakes, and Control Trac 4WD went into 1995 models. Control Trac could be left on at all times if desired.
1996 Ford Explorer:
A V8 became available for '96, but initially only on the 2WD XLT with automatic.
1997 Ford Explorer:
Ford added another new engine for '97, a single-cam 4.0-liter V6. It was rated at 205 horsepower and mated to a new 5-speed automatic transmission. Other changes included an electronic transfer case for 4WD models. Mercury added a 4-door-only version of Explorer called Mountaineer
1998 Ford Explorer:
Explorer sees only minor changes for 1998.
1999 Ford Explorer:
Available front side airbags and Reverse Sensing System highlighted the changes for '99. Also new were larger front and rear bumpers and an XLS appearance package for the XL. The Reverse Sensing System gives an audible warning of nearby objects when backing up.
2000 Ford Explorer:
A new XLS base model replaced the prior XL, including standard power mirrors, windows, and locks, all of which had previously been optional. Early in 2000, an Explorer Sport Trac debuted with a short open bed to the rear of its closed 4-door passenger compartment, but as a 2001 model.
2001 Ford Explorer:
Joining the new Sport Trac was a revised 2-door model called the Sport. Later in the model year, the 4-door was dropped and replaced by an all-new model called simply Explorer. Automatic transmission became standard instead of optional, and a 210-horsepower V6 replaced the standard 160-hp V6 for 2001.
2002 Ford Explorer:
Little change was evident for the 4-door pickup and 2-door wagon version of Explorer.
2003 Ford Explorer:
For '03 Sport Trac gets 4-wheel disc brakes and an available side-curtain airbag system. Sports are no longer available with side airbags.
2004 Ford Explorer:
The 2-door Explorer Sport was dropped for 2004, leaving only the pickup/SUV combo Sport Trac model.
2005 Ford Explorer:
The Sport Trac crew cab returns for 2005 virtually unchanged.
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