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Ford Explorer - Engine Specs
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Ford Explorer - Exterior Dimensions
Ford Explorer - Interior Dimensions

Ford Explorer - Base Curb Weight
Ford Explorer - Towing Specs



Vehicle Type
4-door Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Data
Engine type
4.0L SOHC V-6
4.6L SOHC V-8
Valvetrain
SOHC Two valves per cylinder
SOHC Two valves per cylinder
Bore/Stroke (in/mm)
3.95 x 3.32
3.55 x 3.54
Displacement (cu. in/cc)
245/4015
281/4605
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.4:1
Horsepower @ rpm
210 @ 5100
239 @ 4750
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
254 @ 3700
282 @ 4000
Redline
6,000
6,000
Recommended Fuel
87 Octane, unleaded
87 Octane, unleaded
Fuel System
Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI)
Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI)
Oil Capacity with filter (quarts)
5.0
6.0
Coolant Capacity (quarts)
16.3
18.6
Transaxle
12.7
12.7

Transmission
5-speed automatic
Ratios
   1st
3.22:1
   2nd
2.32:1
   3rd
1.55:1
   4th
1.00:1
   4th
1.00:1
Reverse
3.07:1
Final drive ratios
Explorer
3.55
Explorer LS
3.73
Explorer NLS
3.73

Suspension
Front
Short/long arm (SLA) independent front suspension, coil over shock
Rear
Short/long arm (SLA) independent rear suspension, coil over shock

Steering
Type
Power rack and pinion
Ratio
19:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock
3.6
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft)
36.8

Brakes
Brakes (system type)
Front/rear disc brakes with standard ABS
Front
12.0-in disc twin-piston caliper
Rear
11.85-in disc single-piston caliper
Total Swept Area (sq. in.)
405.4

Wheels and Tires
Wheel
16-in painted steel wheel
Tire
P235/70/R16 A/S BSW
Number of Lug Nuts
5

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
113.8
Track f/r
60.9 / 61.2
Overall Length
189.5
Overall Width
72.1
Width Between Wheelwells
45.3
Overall Height (4x2/4x4)
71.4
Frontal Area (sq ft)
31.1
Coefficient of drag
0.41
Ground clearance
8.5
Front overhang
31.6
Rear overhang
44.1
Angle of approach
27.7°
Ramp breakover angle
18.2°
Departure angle (rear bumper)
23.9°

Interior Dimensions, inches
1st Row
2nd Row
3rd Row
Headroom
39.9
38.9
39.0
Shoulder Room
59.1
58.9
52.4
Hip Room
55.0
54.2
45.3
Maximum Legroom
42.4
35.9
34.8

Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)
5 Passenger
7 Passenger
Behind 3rd seat
-
13.8
Behind 2nd seat
46.6
44.5
Maximum
88.0
81.7
Fuel tank size (gallons)
22.5

Base Curb Weight (pounds)
4.0L/auto 4x4
4449
4.0L/auto 4x4
4434
Towing Class Rating
Class II standard,
Class III/IV optional
Departure angle (rear bumper)
23.9°

Maximum Payload Capacity (pounds)
4x2
1414
4x4
1431
AWD
1446

Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)
Engine
Drive
Towing Class Rating
Maximum Towing Capacity
4.0L V-6
4x2
Class II
3280
Class III / IV
5800
4x4
Class II
3400
Class III / IV
5400
AWD
Class II
3400
Class III / IV
5380
4.6L V-8
4x2
Class II
3280
Class III / IV
7160
4x4
Class II
3420
Class III / IV
7000
AWD
Class II
3420
Class III / IV
7000

GCWR
4.0L V-6
4x2
10,240
4x4
10,000
AWD
10,000
4.6L V-8
4x2
11,600
4x4
11,600
AWD
11,600

GVWR
4x2
5720
4x4
5880
AWD
5880

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