There have been several award-winning trucks from Ford over the years, including the Ford Explorer of 2001. There are seven trim levels to the Explorer, including Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT, Sport, Eddie Bauer, and Limited. The Eddie Bauer version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2000 the popular 5.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

2001 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Specs

The restyled Explorer Eddie Bauer is equipped with a 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Explorer uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2001 Explorer is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 21.00 gallons.

Statistics

The Explorer is 180.40 inches long, 70.20 inches wide, and 68.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.80 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Explorer is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $21,035, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,321. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The Explorer Eddie Bauer received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and twenty two when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

In 2000 and 2001 the Explorer Eddie Bauer was availble in the exterior colors of Black Clearcoat, Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Island Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Mandarin Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, and Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic.

What We Think of the Ford Explorer

There are several reasons why the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer sold well in 2001. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Explorer.

Tags: 4-Door, Eddie Bauer, Ford Explorer, Sport Utility, United States market

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