2002 Ford Explorer - Specs

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All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Vehicle Type
4-door Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Data
Engine type	4.0L SOHC V-6	4.6L SOHC V-8
Displacement	245 cu.in./4.0L	281 cu.in./4.6L
Bore	3.9 in./99.1 mm	3.6 in./91.4 mm
Stroke	3.3 in./83.8 mm	3.6 in./91.4 mm
Compression ratio	9.7:1	9.4:1
Power	210 hp @ 5,250 rpm	240 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque	250 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm	280 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
Zero-60 mph (100 kph)	10.2 seconds	8.6 seconds
Cylinders	60-degree V-6	90-degree V-8
Head	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum alloy
Block	Cast iron	Aluminum alloy
Intake manifold	Composite	Composite
Crankshaft	Cast iron	Cast iron
Valve gear	Single overhead cam	Single overhead cam
Included valve angle	0 degrees	0 degrees
Valve sizes	46mm intake/39mm exhaust	44.5mm intake/ 34mm exhaust
Valve lifters	Hydraulic lash adjuster with roller follower	Hydraulic lash adjuster with roller follower
Pistons	Lightweight cast aluminum	Lightweight cast aluminum
Connecting rods	Powdered metal	Powdered metal
Engine management	PTEC engine control module	PTEC engine control module
Injection	Sequential multiport fuel injection	Sequential multiport fuel injection
Ignition	Coil pack	Coil-on-plug
Emission control	PTEC	PTEC
Level	LEV	LEV

Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Ratios
1st	3.38	3.22
2nd	2.04	2.41
3rd	1.30	1.54
4th	1.00	1.00
5th	0.78	0.75
Reverse	3.48	3.07
Final drive ratios
Standard, 4x2 auto	3.27
4x4 manual	3.73 limited slip
4x4 auto	3.55
Class III/IV towing package	3.73 limited slip

Steering	2002 Ford Explorer
Type	Power rack and pinion
Turning diameter	36.7 feet/11.2 meters
Front suspension	Short- and long-arm, coil-over-shock
Rear suspension	Short- and long-arm, coil-over-shock

Tires and Wheels
Model	Tires	Wheels
XLS	P245/70R-16 all-season OWL	Full-face steel, painted Electric Silver, Optional cast alum., painted Sparkle Silver
XLT	P235/70R-16 all-season OWL	Cast alum., painted Sparkle Silver Optional mid-cast alum., painted Sparkle Silver
Eddie Bauer	P245/70R-16 all-terrain OWL	Cast alum., painted Satin Nickel, Chrome steel optional
Limited	P245/70R-16 all-terrain OWL	Premium cast aluminum,painted Sparkle Silver, Chrome steel optional

Brakes	2002 Ford Explorer
Front	Power-assisted disc
Rear	Power-assisted disc
Front disc diameter	305 mm
Rear disc diameter	301 mm
Total swept area, front:	735.3 square centimeters
Rear:	643.0 square centimeters
Braking distance from 60 mph	137 feet, dry asphalt
Antilock Braking	Controls front wheels independently, rear wheels in tandem with dynamic
Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Exterior Dimensions, inches/millimeters	2002 Ford Explorer
Overall length	189.5/4,813
Overall width	72.1/1,832
Overall height (with roof rack)	71.9/1,827
Wheelbase	113.7/2,889
Track width, front	60.9/1,547
Track width, rear	61.2/1,554
Ground clearance *	9.2/234
Front overhang	31.7/804
Rear overhang	44.1/1,120
Angle of approach *	31.0 degrees
Angle of departure *	24.5 degrees
Ramp breakover angle *	20.4 degrees
Turning radius	36.7 feet/11.2 meters
* Measured with P245/70R-16 tires.

Interior Dimensions, inches/millimeters
Headroom
1st row	39.9/1,013
2nd row	38.9/988
3rd row	39.0/991
Shoulder room
1st row	59.1/1,501
2nd row	58.9/1,497
3rd row	52.4/1,331
Hip room
1st row	55.0/1,397
2nd row	54.3/1,378
3rd row	45.4/1,152
Maximum leg room
1st row	43.9/1,116
2nd row	37.2/946
3rd row	34.8/884

Cargo Dimensions, inches/millimeters, calculated per SAE post-2000 model year standards
Cargo volume, behind front seats	88 cubic feet (5 passenger)
	81.3 cubic feet (7 passenger)
Cargo volume, behind second seat	46.6 cubic feet
Width between wheelhouses	45.4/1152

Fuel Economy (estimated)
2002 Ford Explorer	4.0L 4x2	4.0L 4x4	4.6L 4x2	4.6L 4x4
Highway	22	20	20	19
City	16	15	15	14
Fuel tank size	22.5 gallons
Coefficient of drag	.41

Base Curb Weight, pounds/kilograms
Engine/Transmission	2-wheel drive	4-wheel drive
4.0L/manual	4,094/1,857	4,334/1,966
4.0L/auto	4,104/1,865	4,344/1,970
4.6L/auto	4,099/1,860	4,339/1,968

Payload Capacity
Maximum payload with manual transmission
4x2	1,106/502
4x4	1,086/493
Maximum payload with automatic transmission
4x2	1,581/689
4x4	1,501/681

Maximum Towing Capacity
2002 Ford Explorer	4.0L manual	4.0L auto	4.6L auto
4x2, Class II	2,300/1,050	3,500/1,600	3,500/1,600
4x2, Class III/IV		5,940/2,700	7,300/3,300
4x4, Class II	2,000/900	3,500/1,600	3,500/1,600
4x4, Class III/IV		5,500/2,500	7,000/3,320