Explorer = 4334 lbs (4wd, loaded)
Expedition = 5198 lbs (4wd, loaded)
Excursion = 7087 lbs (4wd, loaded)
(from consumerguide.com)
I've always suspected the "7300# for the Explorer" figure you've been throwing around was grossly overstated. Actually, I'm no fan of Explorers, -peditions, -cursions either, just wanted to set the record straight.