[Iron47]

Responding to competitive pressures -- and, doubtless, buyer requests -- the Ford Explorer added V8 power and all-wheel drive as exclusive options for 1996 four-door models. The V8 was Ford's long-serving 5.0-liter/302 cubic-inch overhead-valve engine, tuned here for 210 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. That outmuscled the unchanged V6 by 50 horses and 55 pound-feet, enough to boost maximum towing capacity (with optional trailering package) from 5,000 to 6,500 pounds.

[otiffanipacey]

Seeking to extend Explorer's success, Ford Motor Company's Mercury brand began selling a retrimmed, upscale V8 Explorer four-door during 1996. Called Mountaineer, and available with rear drive and AWD, it was a slow seller, likely due to higher prices and a close visual similarity to the parent Ford.

[otiffanipacey]

Replacing the wagon's enclosed cargo area was a four-foot-long bed with a drop-down tailgate. The box had flared fenders and was made of body-colored composite plastic. An optional pivoting tubular cage effectively extended the bed length by 23 inches with the tailgate down and could be used to secure objects with the gate closed. The bed was fitted with a black molded-in liner and a weatherproof 12-volt powerpoint. An optional two-piece locking hard tonneau cover was available. [links]

[lucky]

After seeing major changes over three busy model years, the Ford Explorer underwent detail improvements for 1998. The Explorer still offered one of the few two-door SUVs, but they were increasingly tough to sell in a market where four-doors ruled. Accordingly, Ford axed two-door XLs this year, leaving a pair Sport-trim models. more

[claw]

In 1998 the 4.0L SOHC (Single Over Head Cam) engine replaced the 4.0L OHV engine producing 207hp.

[neolith2099]

Gibson and Dynomax : Both offer cat-back exhaust systems for the Ranger. [links]

[spafon]

Torque in 2 steps (SOHC Engines):

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