1997 Ford Explorer

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1997 Ford Explorer

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: XL 2dr 4x4

Engines

160-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
205-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

5-speed manual w/OD  
5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

4.0 Engine liters  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
12 # of valves  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard HD radiator  
Optional Block heater  
Standard Battery run down protection  
5 speed Manual transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 5 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.27 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.73  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.55  
Standard 4 wheel drive  
Optional Limited slip differential  
Standard Electronic transfer case  
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
17 gal. Fuel tank capacity
160-hp @ 4,200RPM Engine horsepower  
Optional Engine horsepower: 205-hp @ 5,000RPM  
225 lb.-ft. @ 2,800RPM Engine torque  
Optional Engine torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM  
3.95" x 3.32" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

245 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
3,931 lbs. Curb weight  
5,842 lbs. Front GAWR  
7,055 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,799 lbs. Max trailer weight  
178.6" Exterior length  
70.2" Exterior body width  
67.5" Exterior height  
101.7" Wheelbase  
58.8" Front tread  
58.6" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
42.4" Front legroom  
36.5" Rear legroom  
39.8" Front headroom  
39.1" Rear headroom  
52.4" Front hiproom  
43.6" Rear hiproom  
55.7" Front shoulder room  
57.9" Rear shoulder room  
32.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
69.4 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
69.4 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Rack and pinion steering  
225/70SR15.0 Front tires  
225/70SR15.0 Rear tires  
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior

2 Number of doors
Optional Power door mirrors  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Body-color or chrome door handles  
Standard Chrome bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper rub strip  
Optional Front licence plate bracket  
Optional Roof rack  
Optional Bodyside moldings  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Optional Cruise control  
Optional Power windows  
Optional 1-touch down  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Optional Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Passenger vanity mirror  
Optional Partial floor console  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
2 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
4 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
4 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Split folding rear seat  
Standard Vinyl door panel trim  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  
Standard Cargo tie downs  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Optional Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional Premium audio system  
4 Speakers
Optional Premium speakers  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Optional Rear window wiper  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard 4-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Full size spare tire  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Optional Power door locks  
Optional Limited slip differential  

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