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The previous Explorer was a sales Godsend for Ford US and then a disaster for the mostly American victims that died as a result of a specific brand of tyre used (not imported on models sold here) that blew out as a result of severe weight transfer and vehicle instability.Both never happened for that truck-based Explorer here, so Ford hoped for the former to occur with the all-new Mk2 model.Absolutely new from the ground up, it looks and feels more substantial, but the real story is in the new four-wheel independent suspension and the addition of a powerful new 178kW/382Nm 4.7-litre Mustang V8 engine.The Explorer still comes across as very American - that is, it's softly sprung and cushy to ride in - but the V8 gives strong performance for only a small price increase over the base 157kW/344 4.0-litre SOHC V6 and can be made to return respectable fuel figures.Respectable that is for a vehicle tipping the scales at more than two tonnes. The dual range transmission helps the Ford off-road, but a shortage of ground clearance does not.New, optional third-row seats and a little more passenger space are welcome improvement too. Three models were introduced: XL, XLT and Limited.

AU III Fairmont Ghia

Ford kept playing the value-added card to prop-up Falcon sales. Trainspotters should be aware of the “Series III” badge, smoked headlight surrounds, the addition of side skirts, clear side indicator lens and an extra-tinted windscreen.The Ghia once again was powered by a 168kW/370Nm version of the 4.0L VCT engine.Near the unloved AU III’s end Ford began to leak details of the heavily facelifted and re-engineered BA Falcon.New standard features: Side skirts, leather upholsteryEngine options: 175kW/395Nm 5.0L OHV V8

AU III Falcon Forte and Futura

Ford kept playing the value-added card to prop-up Falcon sales with the standard inclusion of ABS.Trainspotters should be aware of the “Series III” badge, smoked headlight surrounds, body coloured mirrors and trim, the addition of side skirts, clear side indicator lens and an extra-tinted windscreen.Near the unloved AU III’s end Ford began to leak details of the heavily facelifted and re-engineered BA Falcon. Meanwhile the 157kW/357Nm 4.0L I6 engine remained.New standard features: Anti-lock brakes, side skirtsSpecial editions:· Mar 02 – SR: Alloy wheels, cruise control, rear spoiler, body-coloured grille and mirrors, limited slip differential, roof racks (wagon), sports suspension (wagon only), chrome exhaust tip, decals.

AU III Fairmont

Ford kept playing the value-added card to prop up Falcon sales.Trainspotters should be aware of the “Series III” badge, smoked headlight surrounds, body coloured mirrors and trim, the addition of side skirts, clear side indicator lens and an extra-tinted windscreen.Near the unloved AU III’s end, Ford began to leak details of the heavily facelifted and re-engineered BA Falcon.New standard features: side skirts.

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