Welcome to my Ford Explorer 2Dr fan-site

I bought this truck as a private sale from a young Ford salesman. It came with 140k miles but still running fine and no extraordinary damage. I found an overwhelming amount of information at http://explorerforum.com/. When I had the interior out in July 2010 for wiring upgrades, I found an unusual amount of dry tan dirt packed in various trim pieces, particularly on the right side and high. I am puzzling over how it got there as the truck seems fine in general; parts are not particularly corroded or spoiled. Maybe just snuck in from the first owner living in a dry dusty place?

The obvious name for this fan-site was already taken so I used the spelling that the State of Washington uses for Body Style to construct the URL.

TIME doesn't think much of the 1995 Ford Explorer

Done List

• Documents: Owner's manual, factory shop manual, electrical/vacuum troubleshooting guide were quickly found on Ebay
• (06/2010) Valley Hitch V81680 + Tow-ready wiring adapter 118241 Also got the new off-bumper installed with recycled 1985 Warn M6000 winch. Wiring will come in a separate step since there is no logical place to put the Warn controller box
• (07/2010) Wiring for hitch and replacement radio, including special controller for charging trailer battery underway.
• (07/2010) Sunroof, carpeting  as part of wiring upgrade.
• (07/2010, 140k miles) fresh motor oil and wiper blades
• Shell 10W-30 oil, Motorcraft FL-1A filter
• Bosch 41918 (front) and 41913 (rear)

Wishlist

• Suspension
• Lift kit
• Drivetrain
• Transmission
• Axles
• Tires
• Electrical