Editing Ford Explorer (section)

=== Trim ===
[[File:1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer (6005113836).jpg|left|thumb|1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer]]
[[File:1994 Ford Explorer Sport rear 7.28.18.jpg|thumb|left|1994 Ford Explorer Sport rear]]

The first-generation Explorer followed the rest of the Ford light truck line in trim nomenclature, marketing a base-level XL trim and higher-range XLT trim. Sharing the features of the XLT, the outdoors-themed Eddie Bauer was the highest-range trim. The XL was distinguished by a black grille (chrome optional) with steel wheels, while the XLT offered a chrome grille and alloy wheels; the Eddie Bauer offered alloy wheels and two-tone paintwork.

The three-door Explorer differed slightly, sharing the XL and Eddie Bauer trims with the five-door. In place of the XLT trim, the Explorer Sport was offered, distinguished by its black lower bodywork, grille, and standard alloy wheels.<ref name="auto-brochures.com" /><ref name="auto-brochures.com-2" /> From 1991 through 1994, the Explorer Sport was marketed by Mazda as the Mazda Navajo (see below); the 1991 Mazda Navajo became the first SUV to win the ''[[Motor Trend]]'' [[Truck of the Year]] award.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 12, 2014 |title=Past Truck of the Year Winners |url= https://www.motortrend.com/news/truck-of-the-year-winners/ |work=Motor Trend}}</ref>

For 1993, Ford introduced the Explorer Limited as a luxury-trim version of the model line, offered only as a five-door. Slotted above the Eddie Bauer,<ref name="auto-brochures.com-2" /> the Limited was largely introduced as a direct competitor for the [[Oldsmobile Bravada]] and [[Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ)#Grand Wagoneer (1993)|Jeep Grand Wagoneer]]. Distinguished by its monochromatic exterior (including a color-matched grille, headlamp trim, and bumpers), the Limited was also fitted with model-specific alloy wheels and lower bodywork. The trim was fitted with nearly every feature available to the model line (the only options offered for the Explorer Limited were a sunroof, compact disc player, and the towing package<ref name="auto-brochures.com-2" />), also serving as the introduction of several features offered as options on other trims for 1994, including an anti-theft system, keyless entry, and automatic headlights.<ref name="auto-brochures.com-2" />

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