Recognizing that a high proportion of sport utility drivers never leave the pavement, Ford conceived the Urban Explorer edition. Since most of these customers were seeking a multi-functional mode of transportation that met their passenger, cargo and load-carrying needs, along with the assurance of four-wheel-drive, Ford appreciated that those needs don’t always demand a vehicle resembling a rugged, mud-eating off-roader.

This four-door concept features lowered suspension and understated side-cladding, the latter doubling as protection against stone chips. Deep-dish, five-spoke 20-inch wheels are housed within wide wheel flares, creating an athletic stance.

The Urban Explorer Concept features a low-profile front fascia with integrated, uniquely-styled driving lamps and functional brake cooling ducts. The low-profile rear fascia has center-exiting dual exhausts with bright-polished tail-pipe tips. A roof-spoiler on the trailing edge of the lift-gate replaces the standard SUV roof-rack and adds to the sporty appearance.

Quad-sport bucket seats and a thick-rim sport steering wheel are among the ergonomic enhancements featured in the Urban Explorer. The interior design includes a full front-to-rear center console, a unique sport gauge cluster and new molded interior badging. The high contrast interior color theme is black and lime green with iridescent piping.

Performance enhancements include cowl induction for improved airflow and vented brake rotors for improved heat dissipation. The Urban Explorer includes other 2002 features, such as a new all-aluminum V-8 engine, the Control Trac four-wheel-drive system, and new AdvanceTrac interactive vehicle dynamics.

This represents a very rare opportunity to own an authentic Ford concept vehicle.

This vehicle runs and drives but is not DOT or EPA certified. It cannot be registered for highway use in the United States and is offered on bill of sale only.