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icon: jurassic-saga:icons/ford_explorer.png
history:
  - version: 0.1
    changes:
      - Added Ford Explorer
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    The last update on this page was on: 15th March 2026
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# Ford Explorer

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| **Type** | Ground |
| **Passengers** | 4-5 Seats |
| **Storage** | None |
| **Speed** | Slow to Fast |
| **Fuel** | Not Required |
| **Durability** | 100 Hearts (200 Health) |
| **Special Features** | Self-Driving Tour Mode |
| **Craftable** | Not yet implemented |
| **Obtained** | Creative Mode Only |


The Ford Explorer is an automated tour vehicle designed to guide visitors through prehistoric exhibits along designated track systems.  
Inspired by the iconic self-driving tour vehicles from *Jurassic Park* (1993), this vehicle features the distinctive green, yellow, and red color scheme with Jurassic Saga branding, making it the ultimate immersive park experience.

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## Appearance
- Design inspired by the Ford Explorer tour vehicle from *Jurassic Park* (1993)
- Vibrant green, yellow, and red color scheme
- "Jurassic Saga" branding displayed on the sides
- Large transparent roof and windows for optimal viewing
- Roof-mounted equipment and antenna
- Spacious interior with multiple passenger seats

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## Functionality
- **Type**: Ground vehicle (tour system)
- **Capacity**: 4-5 passengers (including driver)
- **Speed**: Slow to fast, depending on mode
- **Fuel**: Not required
- **Durability**: 100 hearts (200 health points)
- **Special Features**: Self-driving tour mode when placed on [**Tour Rails**]($content/blocks/tour_rail), manual driving mode when off-rails

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## Controls

### Manual Driving Mode
- **Forward/Backward**: W/S
- **Turn Left/Right**: A/D
- **Enter Seat**: Right-click on Ford Explorer
- **Exit Vehicle**: Shift

### Tour Mode
- **Toggle Tour Mode**: Use a **Wrench** on the vehicle while it's on [**Tour Rails**]($content/blocks/tour_rail)
- Once activated, the vehicle follows the rail system automatically
- Use **Tour Rail Triggers** to control speed and stops along the route

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## Obtaining

### Crafting Recipe
Not yet craftable. Recipe will be added in a future update.

### Alternative Methods
- Currently available only through **Creative Mode**
- Future updates may include world spawns or crafting recipes

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## Usage Tips
- Perfect for creating immersive dinosaur park tour experiences
- Place [**Tour Rails**]($content/blocks/tour_rail) along your desired route before activating tour mode
- Use a **Wrench** to toggle between manual driving and automated tour mode
- Set up **Tour Rail Triggers** to create stops at viewing points or to control vehicle speed
- In manual mode, the Ford Explorer handles like a standard ground vehicle
- In tour mode, passengers can enjoy a hands-free guided experience through your park
- The large windows provide excellent visibility for spotting creatures during tours

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## Gallery
### Development Images
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            <img width={256} src="https://i.imgur.com/nHGd4OC.png" alt="Ford Explorer Showcase"/>
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Ford Explorer Showcase
<sup>[[1]](https://discord.com/channels/476209601075740672/620220431294529536/1469689332540379289)</sup>
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## Trivia
- The Ford Explorer is directly inspired by the self-driving tour vehicles from *Jurassic Park* (1993), which famously broke down during the T. rex paddock scene
- The green, yellow, and red color scheme is a reference to the original film's tour vehicle design
- The self-driving tour system recreates the automated park tour experience from the movie, allowing players to build their own Jurassic Park tours
- For copyright reasons, the vehicle features "Jurassic Saga" branding instead of "Jurassic Park" logos

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