The ?95 Explorer comes in several versions: 2-door XL, Sport and Expedition, and 4-door XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited. All models are available in 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
The sporty 2-door Expedition model replaces the 2-door Eddie Bauer. Its special equipment package consists of 16-in. chromed steel wheels and P255 tires as standard equipment, along with wheel-lip moldings, integrated fog lamps and standard step bars.
For 1995, a short-and-long-arm (SLA) fully independent front suspension takes the place of the Twin I-Beam. Our test Explorer XLT gave greatly improved ride and handling on-road, with better bounce, pitch and harshness control - all without creating clearance problems when we went off-road. Rack-and-pinion steering has replaced the former recirculating-ball power steering system.
The Explorer offers push-button control of 4WD, and for 1995 there is an optional 4WD system called ControlTrac 4WD that can be operated in 2WD, automatic 4WD or 4WD low range. In automatic 4WD, additional torque is transferred to the front wheels as required by driving conditions.
The Explorer has 15-in. wheels and tires as standard equipment, with a larger, 16-in. P255 tire standard for the Eddie Bauer and Expedition models.
All Explorer hoods have been fitted with pneumatic hood-lift assist struts in place of prop rods. The windshield wipers have been upgraded for improved wipe quality and reduced noise, and there?s an optional interval rear-wiper system for the tailgate glass. A battery-saver feature has also been added to shut down headlamps after 10 minutes if they have inadvertently been left on.
An Automatic Ride Control system is standard on Explorer Limited 4x4 models. A 4-wheel, variable-damping air-shock system developed by Ford Truck and Ford Electronics, in cooperation with the Monroe shock-absorber folks, constantly senses suspension movement, steering, braking and acceleration motions. It automatically compensates, producing a flatter, more controlled ride quality.
The system also provides load-leveling for towing and cargo hauling, lowers ride-height at highway speeds for improved fuel economy, and manually raises the vehicle for additional off-road clearance. Next Page