The Ford Explorer started out as a 4-door replacement to the Bronco II which was a midsize option to the Ford Bronco. And while the Bronco remained a true SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), the Explorer transformed more into a car … Continued
When the movie ‘National Lampoons Vacation’ hit theaters in 1983, the station wagon was still the vehicle of choice for families and those seeking practicality. However, their popularity of declined towards the end of the decade due to the rise … Continued
I’ve shown some Ford Rough Riders trucks, so let’s take a look at John Swift’s Rough Riders Ford Explorer. John Swift was introduced to the excitement of desert racing by his father Ray. Ray Swift began racing back in the … Continued
The Ford Explorer doesn’t have the off-road notoriety as the Toyota 4Runner or a Land Rover, but that doesn’t mean that people don’t build them up to be amazing off-road rigs. Brad Baker built this 1997 Ford Explorer from parts … Continued
The Ford Explorer. How many of them live up to their name? I’m actually surprised that you don’t see more of them involved in Overlanding. Al Maurine’s 2001 Ford Explorer doesn’t fall in to the typical small SUV stereotype, and … Continued