| Dimensions and Capacities |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
| |
Explorer |
| Overall Length |
189.5 |
| Overall Height w/ roof rack |
71.4 (empty) |
| Overall Width |
72.1 |
| Tread Width (Front/Rear) |
60.9/61.2 |
| Interior
Dimensions and Capacities |
| |
Explorer |
| Seating Capacity (Standard/with optional 3rd row) |
5/7 |
| Head Room (Front/2nd/optional 3rd) |
39.9/38.9/39.0 |
| Shoulder Room (Front/2nd/optional 3rd) |
59.1/58.9/52.4 |
| Hip Room (Front/2nd/optional 3rd) |
55.0/54.2/45.3 |
| Leg Room (Front/2nd/optional 3rd) |
42.4/35.9/34.8 |
| Passenger,
Luggage, Fuel Capacity |
| |
Explorer |
| Passenger Volume cu. ft |
NA |
| Luggage Capacity cu. ft |
NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity gal. |
22.5 gallons |
| Liftover Height |
NA |
| Powertrain |
| |
|
|
| Engine |
4.0L SOHC 12V V-6 |
4.6L SOHC 16V V-8 |
| Engine Electronics |
EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated
EDIS |
EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated
EDIS |
| Displacement |
4.0L (245 CID) |
4.6L (281 CID) |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) |
210 @ 5100 |
239 @ 4750 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
254 @ 3700 |
282 @ 4000 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Bore and Stroke (in.) |
3.95 x 3.32 |
3.55 x 3.54 |
| Main Bearings |
4 |
5 |
| Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster, Hydraulic Roller |
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster, Hydraulic Roller |
| Fuel Delivery |
Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection |
Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel |
Unleaded / Leaded gasoline / E85 |
Regular Unleaded |
| Fuel Economy |
EPA Est. mpg: 15 City/21 HWY |
EPA Est. mpg: 15 City/19 HWY |
| Transmission type |
5-speed automatic |
5-speed automatic |
| Transmission final drive ratio |
NA |
NA |
| Chassis
Specifications |
| |
|
|
| Front Suspension Type |
Independent SLA/Torsion bar |
NA |
| Shocks |
HD Gas charged |
NA |
| Springs, front |
Linear rate coil-over shock |
NA |
| Springs, rear |
Variable rate coil-over shock |
NA |
| Stabilizer Bar |
Front & Rear |
NA |
| Rear Suspension Type |
Independent |
NA |
| Front and Rear Brakes |
Anti-lock power, four-wheel disc |
NA |
| Wheelbase |
113.8-inches |
NA |
| Towing
|
| Engine |
Axle Ratio |
GCWR |
Max.
Trailer
Weight |
Vehicle |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 |
3.73 LS |
7,000 |
2,700 |
manual |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 |
3.73 LS |
7,000 |
2,500 |
manual |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 |
3.55 |
7,700 |
3,500 |
automatic |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 |
3.55 |
8,000 |
3,500 |
automatic |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 |
3.73 LS |
10,240 |
5,940 |
automatic |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 |
3.73 LS |
10,000 |
5,500 |
automatic |
| 4.6L (281) SOHC SEFI V-8 |
3.55 |
7,700 |
3,500 |
automatic |
| 4.6L (281) SOHC SEFI V-8 |
3.55 |
8,000 |
3,500 |
automatic |
| 4.6L (281) SOHC SEFI V-8 |
3.73 LS |
11,600 |
7,300 |
automatic |
| 4.6L (281) SOHC SEFI V-8 |
3.73 LS |
11,600 |
7,000 |
automatic |
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