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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Base Curb Weight
Towing Specs



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine Data
4.0L SOHC V-6
4.6L SOHC V-8
Engine Type
Iron block, aluminum heads
Aluminum block and heads
Bore/Stroke
3.95 x 3.32
3.55 x 3.54
Displacement
245 cu in, 4015 cc
281 cu in, 4605 cc
Compression ratio
9.7:1
9.4:1
Fuel injection
Sequential multi-port electronic
Sequential multi-port electronic
Valvetrain
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Power
210 hp @ 5100 rpm
239 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm
282 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Transmission
5-speed automatic
Gear Ratios
   1st
3.22:1
   2nd
2.32:1
   3rd
1.55:1
   4th
1.00:1
   5th
0.71:1
Reverse
3.07:1
Final drive ratios
3.55:1, 3.73:1

Suspension
2004 Ford Explorer
Front
SLA independent, coil-over-shock
Rear
SLA independent, coil-over-shock

Steering
2004 Ford Explorer
Type
Power rack and pinion
Ratio
19:1
Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft)
36.8

Brakes
2004 Ford Explorer
Front
12.0-in vented disc
Rear
11.9-in disc
Assist type
Vacuum, ABS

Wheels and Tires
2004 Ford Explorer
Base wheel and tires
16-in steel, P235/70R16
Largest tire available
P245/65R17

Exterior Dimensions
2004 Ford Explorer
Overall length
189.5
Overall width
72.1
Overall height
71.4
Wheelbase
113.8
Track Front
60.9
Rear
61.2
Ground clearance
8.5
Fuel capacity
22.5 gal
Oil capacity V6
5.0 qt
V8
6.0 qt
Coolant capacity V6
16.3 qt
V8
18.6 qt

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

Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)
2004 Ford Explorer
Behind 3rd seat
13.8
Behind 2nd seat
44.5
Maximum
81.7

Base Curb Weight (pounds)
4x2
4304
4x4
4469
AWD
4463

Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)
Engine
Drive
GVWR
GCWR
Maximum Towing Capacity
4.0L V-6
4x2
5720
10,240
5780
4x4
5880
10,000
5380
AWD
5880
10,000
5380
4.6L V-8
4x2
5720
11,600
7140
4x4
5880
11,600
7000
AWD
5880
11,600
7000