Yeah, "Explorer" was just a trim level one step above the base model. It was below the XLT level, however. I've noticed that Chevy dealers currently sell a conversion van with the Explorer logo. Evidently Ford doesn't have exclusive rights to the Explorer name.

-Mark- '99 Mystique LS, totally original (including the original water pump and the premium stereo)! Bought new in December 1998 for $21,000. 208,000 miles