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1998 Ford Explorer 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD

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Ford Explorer 4dr 112
Ford Explorer 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$33,270
Base Invoice:
$29,903
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
5.0L/302 Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Limited
Drive Type:
All-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
14/18

Specifications

Vehicle
Rear Door Type : Liftgate
Engine
Engine Order Code : 99P
Engine Type : Gas V8
Displacement : 5.0L/302
Fuel System : SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 215 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 288 @ 3300
Engine Oil Cooler :
Transmission
Drivetrain : All-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 4404
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) : 18
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) : 2800
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 2950
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2440
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 2032
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 5580
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 11,000
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 6460
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 1005
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 : Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 2800
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 3000
Axle Type - Front : Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 2850
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) : 1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.77
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) :
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.3 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.2 x 0.47
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P255/70R16
Rear Tire Size : P255/70R16
Spare Tire Size : P255/70R16
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 2065
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 2065
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 2065
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 683
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 683
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : 683
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
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
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) : 111.6
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : 189.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 70.2
Height, Overall (in) : 67.5
Overhang, Front (in) : 33.9
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : 44.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 28.6
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) : 20.0
Step Up Height - Side (in) : 20.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : 71.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : 38.7
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) :
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) : 57.9
Front Hip Room (in) : 51.9
Second Head Room (in) : 39.3
Second Leg Room (in) : 36.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 56.8
Second Hip Room (in) : 51.9
Summary
Vehicle Name : Explorer
Body Style : 4 Door Limited
Body Code : 112" WB

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 14/hwy 18 (5.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Luggage rack w/110# maximum capacity
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/rub strips
Running boards
Body-color body-side moldings
Color-coordinated body-side tape stripe
Black-out B-pillar
Body-color grille w/unique body-color insert
Fog lamps
Tri-color taillamps
Dual sail-mounted heated pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps
Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door windows
Enhanced appearance privacy glass-inc: rear quarter/door/liftgate windows
Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
Rear window intermittent wiper w/wet-arm washer
One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window
Body-color contoured door handles
Hood/instrument panel sound insulation
INTERIOR
5-passenger seating
Limited sport leather front bucket seats
Dual front 6-way pwr seats & pwr lumbar supports-inc: memory driver seat
Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrests
Unique high-series floor console-inc: dual cupholders, ashcup, armrest, rear radio/heat/air conditioning controls
Deluxe color-keyed full-length carpet
Unique color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats
Reversible cargo mat
Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
Color-keyed 2-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel-inc: auxiliary audio/ climate/speed controls
Tilt steering wheel
4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt
Message center-inc: fuel, oil life & warning messages
Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window
Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls, 2-step unlocking, cargo area button
Pwr lock/unlock liftgate button
Accessory delay feature
Electronics group-inc: (2) remote keyless entry transmitters, color-keyed door keypad, anti-theft system, autolock/relock
Speed control
Securilock passive anti-theft system
Electronic automatic temp control air conditioning
Flow-through air ventilation
Rear window defroster
Large bezel MACH audio system w/cassette, compact disc-inc: digital clock, sub-woofer, 2-front/2-rear speakers, 290-watt peak pwr amplifier, digital signal processor, pwr antenna
Glove box w/color-keyed latch
Black cigarette lighter
12-volt pwr point
Color-keyed door trim panels-inc: leather insert, carpeted lower, front door map pockets, reflectors, seat memory switch
Color-keyed interior moldings-inc: A-pillar, B-pillar, cowl side, liftgate, rear quarter panel
Electrochromic rearview mirror w/autolamp
Front overhead console-inc: compass, outside temp
Color-keyed molded cloth headliner
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/auxiliary visors
(3) grab handles
(2) color-keyed coat hooks
Soft release parking brake
Illuminated entry
Deluxe front map/reading lamps
Rear dome/map/reading lights
Cargo area dome light
(4) load floor tie-down hooks
Retractable cargo area cover
MECHANICAL
5.0L (302) SEFI V8 engine
Hood assist gas cylinders
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Brake/transmission shift interlock
All wheel drive transfer case w/skid plate
3.73 axle ratio
All wheel drive
72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
95-amp alternator
Super engine cooling
Fuel tank skid plate
Trailer tow prep pkg w/3500# capacity rear bumper
2710# capacity front/3000# capacity rear springs
2850# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle
Independent short & long arm front suspension w/torsion bar
HD gas shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bars
(5) P235/75R15SL all-terrain SBR OWL tires
Underbody-mounted spare tire w/steel wheel
(4) 15 x 6.5" 5-hole limited cast aluminum wheels
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
21.0 gallon fuel tank
Single-key system
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger Second Generation air bags
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts
Front adjustable-height shoulder safety belts
Child safety rear door locks
Brake/transmission shift interlock
Side door intrusion beams
Cross-cowl beam
Fuel pump inertia shutoff switch
Dual note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
** ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE WITH A GVWR OF 6,000 LBS OR LESS ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** STANDARAD
INTEGRATED REAR CHILD SEAT -inc: rear seat recliner $200
AUTOMATIC RIDE CONTROL $650
PORTABLE CELLULAR PHONE *Shipped separately* *Dealer installed* $690
400 WATT SINGLE ELEMENT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER $35
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
PWR MOONROOF -inc: shade, front overhead console w/rear reading lamps $800
6-DISC REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER $370
PRICED DORA STANDARAD
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS $170
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) 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/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) STANDARAD
Engine
5.0L (302) SEFI V8 ENGINE $895
Transmission
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
Axle Ratio
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL -inc: trailer towing pkg STANDARAD
Tires
P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P.E.P.
LIMITED PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc:*Contents listed in STD equipment* STANDARAD
Seat Type
LUXURY LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: dual 6-way pwr seats, dual pwr lumbar supports, 3-position driver seat memory (STD) STANDARAD
Paint Type
SOLID PAINT (STD) STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
2 Years/24,000 Miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles

Roadside Assistance:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
99V164

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
845,000

Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position. If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.

Remedy:
Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection. Owner notification was expected to begin during July 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture:
April 1997 - May 1999

Manufacturer Recall Number:
99S18