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1997 Ford Explorer 2dr 102" WB Sport
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Ford Explorer 2dr 102" WB Sport
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$21,265
Base Invoice:
$19,323
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
5.0L/302 Gas V6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Sport
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
18/23
Specifications
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Rear Door Type : | Liftgate |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code : | 99P |
| Engine Type : | Gas V6 |
| Displacement : | 5.0L/302 |
| Fuel System : | SPFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : | 211 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM : | 274 @ 3200 |
| Engine Oil Cooler : | Yes |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain : | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code : | 44U |
| Trans Type : | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. : | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again : | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) : | 2.84 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.55 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) : | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : | 0.70 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) : | 2.33 |
| Clutch Size (in) : | |
| Trans Power Take Off : | |
| Trans PTO Access : | |
| Transfer Case Model : | |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : | |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : | |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off : | |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : | |
| Mileage | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : | 14 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : | 19 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : | 650 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) : | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : | 95 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts : | 1425 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : | 18.5 |
| Weight Information | |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : | 2290 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : | 2650 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : | 1974 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : | 1787 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : | 4700 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : | 9,000 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 200 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 5,000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 765 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | N/A |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front : | Torsion bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear : | Single-stage leaf |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : | 2290 |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : | 2650 |
| Axle Type - Front : | Independent SLA |
| Axle Type - Rear : | Semi-floating Ford |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : | 2650 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : | 3200 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : | |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : | 3.73 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : | 35 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : | 35 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : | 1.42 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : | 0.8 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type : | Power |
| Brake ABS System : | Four-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) : | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 11.38 x 1.33 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : | 10.86 x 1.24 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : | |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Order Code : | T7R |
| Rear Tire Order Code : | T7R |
| Spare Tire Order Code : | T7R |
| Front Tire Size : | P235/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size : | P235/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size : | P225/70R15 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : | 2065 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : | 2065 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : | - TBD - |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : | 717 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : | 717 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : | - TBD - |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 7 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 15 x 7 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type : | Power |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : | 17.0 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : | 15.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : | 34.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | 37.8 |
| Frame | |
| Frame Type : | Single channel w/crossmembers |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 17.5 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | |
| Fuel Tank Location : | Midship |
| Aux Fuel Tank Location : | |
| Doors | |
| Side Door Type : | |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 101.7 |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : | 178.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 70.2 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 67.8 |
| Overhang, Front (in) : | 33.8 |
| Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : | 42.8 |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : | 27.0 |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) : | 6.7 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : | 6.7 |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) : | 33.7 |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) : | 46.9 |
| Side Door Opening Height (in) : | |
| Side Door Opening Width (in) : | |
| Step Up Height - Front (in) : | |
| Step Up Height - Side (in) : | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) : | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : | 61.8 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : | 29.2 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : | |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) : | |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : | - TBD - |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : | 41.9 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : | 69.4 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : | 32.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) : | |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 4 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 39.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 57.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 52.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 39.1 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 36.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 57.9 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 43.6 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Explorer |
| Body Style : | 2 Door Sport |
| Body Code : | 102" WB |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 18/hwy 23 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 15/hwy 19 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | |
| City 15/hwy 20 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Black front bumper w/rub strip | |
| Black rear trailer tow bumper w/rub strip (3500# capacity) | |
| Color-keyed body-side moldings | |
| Body-color door handles | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | |
| Black-out B-pillar | |
| Black-out D-pillar | |
| Color-keyed grille w/color-keyed insert | |
| Aero headlamps | |
| High mounted rear stop light | |
| Tri-color taillamps | |
| Dual sail-mounted electric remote mirrors | |
| Solar tinted windshield/side window glass | |
| Privacy glass-inc: rear quarter window, liftgate window | |
| Flip-open "Opera" windows | |
| Speed sensitive intermittent wipers | |
| Rear window intermittent wiper/washer/defroster | |
| One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window | |
| Hood/instrument panel sound insulation | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Knitted vinyl front bucket seats w/headrests | |
| Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrest & "fold flat" feature | |
| Floor console | |
| Color-keyed full-length carpet | |
| Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate | |
| Black deluxe leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Speed control/tilt steering wheel | |
| 4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer | |
| Manual air conditioning | |
| Pwr windows w/illuminated controls/"one-touch-down" driver side window | |
| Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls & 2 step unlocking system | |
| Single-key system | |
| Pwr lock/unlock lifgate button | |
| Inside hood release | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition & seat belt | |
| Heater/defroster w/flow-through air ventilation | |
| Side window demisters, instrument panel air registers | |
| Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/digital clock/4 speakers (2 door, 2 quarter trim panel) | |
| Color-keyed full-width pad instrument panel w/color-keyed cluster applique | |
| 12-volt pwr point | |
| Glove box w/color-keyed latch | |
| Ash tray | |
| Black cigarette lighter | |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | |
| Color-keyed A/B-pillar interior moldings | |
| Color-keyed cowl side/rear quarter panel/liftgate interior moldings | |
| Color-keyed door trim panels w/soft vinyl insert/carpeted lower portion/ front-door map pocket & reflectors | |
| Color-keyed molded cloth headliner | |
| Dual color-keyed cloth visors w/dual illuminated mirrors/auxiliary visors | |
| Three grab handles | |
| (2) color-keyed coat hooks | |
| Front dome/map lights w/dual door/liftgate courtesy switches | |
| Dome/cargo area light | |
| 4 load floor tie-down hooks | |
| Retractable cargo area cover | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 4.0L (245) EFI V6 engine | |
| Hood assist gas cylinders | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| 3.27 axle ratio | |
| Rear wheel drive | |
| 72 amp-hr (650 cca) maintenance free battery w/battery saver | |
| 95 amp alternator | |
| Super engine cooling | |
| 2150# capacity front/2760# capacity rear springs | |
| 2650# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle | |
| Short & long arm front suspension | |
| HD gas shock absorbers | |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | |
| P225/70R15SL All-Season SBR BSW tires | |
| Underbody mounted P235 full-size spare tire | |
| 7.0 5-hole deep dish cast aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system | |
| 17.5 gallon fuel tank | |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| Driver & front passenger air bags (SRS) | |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system | |
| Front outboard lap/adjustable-height shoulder safety belts | |
| child safety rear door locks | |
| Front/rear outboard head restraints | |
| Side door guard beams | |
| Cross-vehicle beam | |
| Dual note horn | |
Options
| NO OPTION KIND | |
|---|---|
| 931A SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| 934B SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| LUXURY GROUP -inc: high series floor console w/dual cupholders, rear heat/air cond/radio controls, front overhead console w/rear reading lamps/elect compass/outside temp, electronics group w/2 keyless remote transmitters/keypad/anti-theft & auto lock/ relock, fog lamps (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR/AUTOLAMP -inc: auto day/ night mirror, auto headlamps (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $185 |
| FLOOR MATS | $45 |
| 400 WATT SINGLE ELEMENT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | $35 |
| LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *Req & generated in states issuing 2 license plates* | STANDARAD |
| PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: front overhead console w/rear reading lamps (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg, 615 Luggage Rack) | $800 |
| PREMIUM SPORT PKG -inc: medium graphite wheellip/rocker moldings, medium graphite front & rear bumpers/side step bar/rear quarter panel extension, P235/75R15 tires, 15" chrome wheels, rear tow hook,luggage rack (REQ: X46 or XD4 Axle) *GROSS* | $1,995 |
| 47P SPORT APPEARANCE PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | STANDARAD |
| 100# MAX CAPACITY LUGGAGE RACK | $140 |
| SIDE STEP BAR | $295 |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: amplifier | $210 |
| JBL AUDIO SYSTEM W/CASSETTE -inc: clock, sub-woofer, amplifier, digital signal processor, pwr antenna (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $830 |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC -inc: clock | $65 |
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $370 |
| PRICED DORA | STANDARAD |
| Emission System | |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS | $170 |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions Override) | STANDARAD |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| Engine | |
| 4.0L (245) EFI V6 ENGINE (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC EFI V6 ENGINE (REQ: 44D Auto Trans) | $425 |
| Transmission | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | STANDARAD |
| 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: brake/shift interlock | $1,065 |
| Axle Ratio | |
| 3.27 AXLE RATIO (w/428 Emissions REQ: 99X Engine & 44M Trans) (w/99X Engine REQ: 44M Trans) (N/A w/47P Sport Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 428 Emissions & 99E Engine) (N/A w/47P Sport Pkg) | STANDARAD |
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/o 47P Sport Pkg REQ: 99X Engine & 44D Trans) | STANDARAD |
| 3.73 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) | $355 |
| Tires | |
| P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES | $230 |
| P.E.P. | |
| SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: P235/75R15 all-terrain tires, premium AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, cloth captain's chairs *GROSS* | $720 |
| SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: P235/75R15 all-terrain tires, premium AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, auto trans, cloth sport buckets, luxury group, floor mats *GROSS* | $3,615 |
| Seat Type | |
| CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS -inc: floor console (REQ: 931A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $280 |
| CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver seat | $1,020 |
| SPORT BUCKETS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACE -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver seat (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | $655 |
| Paint Type | |
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | STANDARAD |
Warranty and Incentives
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
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Basic: New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper - 3 Years/36,000 Miles all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal. Emissions: Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts. Roadside Assistance: Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery. |
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