From late August 1971 the four-door model was also available on the home market.
Nearly all second generation 4Runners were four-door models; however, from 1989 to 1993, a two-door model was also produced.
This is the type that was almost always used on four-door models.
Franklin opened the rear door on the four-door model.
It was the only four-door model the company ever made.
And Ford followed with a new four-door model called the Explorer, at about $18,500.
The third generation was introduced for 2007 initially only as a four-door model with the convertible version being added in 2008.
Though the styling is similar, the two- and four-door models share virtually no parts.
A four-door model was also available from 1991 to 1994.
Ford made the key design decisions on the new four-door model in 1997, long before the tire problems came to light.