The 1993 Explorer is an important vehicle to Ford for the sport utility market segment. The Sport is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Explorer which include Sport, XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

1993 Ford Explorer Sport Specs

The Explorer Sport is equipped with a Ford 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Explorer comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1993 Explorer is a traditional EFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Explorer Sport are 70.20 inches wide by 174.50 inches long. It sits 67.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 102.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Explorer is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,830 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The Explorer Sport received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 17 in-city driving and 20 - 22 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

In 1992 and 1993 the Explorer Sport was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

What We Think of the Ford Explorer

The 1993 model year was very successful for the Ford Explorer. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Sport version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Ford Explorer, Sport, Sport Utility, United States market

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