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1997 Ford Explorer 4dr 112" WB XL 4WD
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Ford Explorer 4dr 112" WB XL 4WD
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$23,405
Base Invoice:
$21,206
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
5.0L/302 Gas V6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
4 Door XL
Drive Type:
4-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
16/20
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 : | 4-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 : | Warner 4405 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : | 2.48 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : | 1.00 |
| 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) : | 2690 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : | 3000 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : | 2227 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : | 1939 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : | 5340 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : | 10,000 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : | 200 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : | 5,600 |
| 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 : | Two-stage variable |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : | 2690 |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : | 3000 |
| Axle Type - Front : | Independent SLA |
| Axle Type - Rear : | Semi-floating Ford |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : | 2800 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : | 3200 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : | 3.73 |
| 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 : | P235/75R15 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : | 1843 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : | 1843 |
| 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) : | 16 x 7 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) : | 16 x 7 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) : | - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Material : | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material : | Steel |
| 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) : | 37.3 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : | 40.4 |
| Frame | |
| Frame Type : | Single channel w/crossmembers |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | 21.0 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : | |
| Fuel Tank Location : | Midship |
| Aux Fuel Tank Location : | |
| Doors | |
| Side Door Type : | |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) : | 111.5 |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : | 188.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : | 70.2 |
| Height, Overall (in) : | 67.6 |
| Overhang, Front (in) : | 33.8 |
| Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : | 43.2 |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : | 27.3 |
| 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) : | 73.3 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : | 38.1 |
| 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) : | 81.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : | 42.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : | |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) : | |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity : | 6 |
| Front Head Room (in) : | 39.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) : | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) : | 57.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in) : | 51.9 |
| Second Head Room (in) : | 39.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) : | 37.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) : | 57.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) : | 51.7 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name : | Explorer |
| Body Style : | 4 Door XL |
| Body Code : | 112" WB |
Standard Features
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 16/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | |
| City 14/hwy 19 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | |
| City 15/hwy 19 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans) | |
| EXTERIOR | |
| Bright front bumper w/rub strip | |
| Bright rear trailer tow bumper w/rub strip (3500# capacity) | |
| Body-color door handles | |
| Black-out B-pillar | |
| Bright grille w/painted insert | |
| Aero headlamps | |
| High mounted rear stop light | |
| Tri-color taillamps | |
| Dual sail-mounted manual mirrors | |
| Solar tinted windshield/side window glass | |
| Intermittent wipers | |
| One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Knitted vinyl front bucket seats w/headrests | |
| Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrest & "fold flat" feature | |
| Color-keyed full-length carpet | |
| Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate | |
| Black steering wheel | |
| 4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer | |
| Manual air conditioning | |
| Single-key system | |
| 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 plastic full door trim panels w/armrest | |
| Color-keyed molded cloth headliner | |
| Dual color-keyed cloth visors (RH visor mirror) | |
| 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 | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 4.0L (245) EFI V6 engine | |
| Hood assist gas cylinders | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | |
| Transfer case w/skid plate | |
| "Control-trac" 4-wheel drive system | |
| 3.55 rear axle ratio | |
| 4-wheel drive | |
| 72 amp-hr (650 cca) maintenance free battery w/battery saver | |
| 95 amp alternator | |
| Super engine cooling | |
| 2260# capacity front/2650# capacity rear springs | |
| 2800# 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 P225 full-size spare tire | |
| 7.0 5-hole full-face steel wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system | |
| 21.0 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 | |
|---|---|
| INTEGRATED REAR CHILD SEAT -inc: rear seat recliner (N/A w/A_ Seats) | $200 |
| DECOR GROUP -inc: privacy glass, color-keyed body-side molding (REQ:17C Rear Wiper/Washer/ Defroster) | $370 |
| 400 WATT SINGLE ELEMENT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | $35 |
| LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *Req & generated in states issuing 2 license plates* | STANDARAD |
| PWR EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: elect mirrors, pwr windows/door locks, high series door trim panels, "One-Touch Down" feature on driver side, accessory delay, two step unlocking system w/lock/unlock button in cargo area (REQ: 17C Rear Wiper, 52N Speed Control) | $1,020 |
| 100# MAX CAPACITY LUGGAGE RACK | $140 |
| REAR WINDOW WASHER/INTERMITTENT WIPER/ DEFROSTER -inc: speed sensitive front wipers w/mist (REQ: 52N Speed Control) *req in New York state* | $280 |
| SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL (REQ: 17C Rear Wiper) | $385 |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: amplifier (REQ: 52N Speed Control, 17C Rear Wiper) | $210 |
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC -inc: clock (REQ: 52N Speed Control, 17C Rear Wiper) | $275 |
| 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 | |
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (w/428 Emissions REQ: 99X Engine & 44M Trans) (w/99X Engine REQ: 44M Trans) | STANDARAD |
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ:44D Trans) (w/99E Engine REQ: 428 Emissions) | STANDARAD |
| 3.73 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) | $355 |
| Tires | |
| P225/70R15SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | STANDARAD |
| P.E.P. | |
| XL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle only | STANDARAD |
| Seat Type | |
| KNITTED VINYL BUCKETS (STD) | STANDARAD |
| CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS -inc: floor console | $280 |
| CLOTH 60/40 SPLIT BENCH W/STOWAGE BIN -inc: floor consolette (N/A w/44M Trans) | $290 |
| 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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| News - Crash Test Results | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS: Frontal crash ratings: Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * * Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and air bags. |
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