So you want a "nicer" console huh? I had that same thought you did. It didn't go all the way to the dash that i wanted it to or serve any purpose but have cup holders. I ripped mine off the floor and actually created my own. I turned it into a speaker/ center console. My advise to you is.....if you have a weekend or two grab a sheet of mdx board for 20 bucks at lowes or home depot and make your own center console. Honestly it only took me a few weekends to build mine.
If you go to Car Domain.com look up only 2000 ford explorer's. Look for Chris' ford explorer or "annabell". It'll have some pictures of what i did. Maybe it'll inspire you to create something yourself. But either way, good luck and hope you find what you're looking for.