1997 Ford Explorer Specifications

1997 Ford Explorer

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1997 Ford Explorer

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Limited 4dr 4x2

Engines

205-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
211-hp, 5.0-liter V-8 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

5-speed automatic w/OD  
4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

4.0 Engine liters  
Optional Engine liters: 5.0  
V-6 Cylinder configuration  
Optional Cylinder configuration: V-8  
12 # of valves  
Optional # of valves: 16  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
regular unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard HD radiator  
Optional Block heater  
Standard Battery run down protection  
5 speed Automatic transmission  
Optional Automatic transmission: 4 speed  
Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  
Optional Transmission lock-up torque converter  
3.27 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.73  
Optional Limited slip differential  
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
20 mpg Fuel economy highway  
21 gal. Fuel tank capacity
205-hp @ 5,000RPM Engine horsepower  
Optional Engine horsepower: 211-hp @ 4,600RPM  
250 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM Engine torque  
Optional Engine torque: 274 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM  
3.95" x 3.32" Engine bore x stroke  
Optional Engine bore x stroke: 4.00" x 3.00"  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

244 cu.in. Engine displacement  
1 Cruising RPM
3,939 lbs. Curb weight  
2,800 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,199 lbs. Rear GAWR  
3,300 lbs. Max trailer weight  
188.5" Exterior length  
70.2" Exterior body width  
67.5" Exterior height  
111.5" Wheelbase  
58.8" Front tread  
58.6" Rear tread  
18.7' Turning radius  
42.4" Front legroom  
37.7" Rear legroom  
39.8" Front headroom  
39.3" Rear headroom  
51.9" Front hiproom  
51.7" Rear hiproom  
57.1" Front shoulder room  
56.0" Rear shoulder room  
42.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
81.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
81.6 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  
Standard Alloy wheels  
235/75SR15.0 Front tires  
235/75SR15.0 Rear tires  
Standard All-terrain tires  
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior

4 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Standard Heated door mirrors  
Standard Body-color or chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper rub strip  
Optional Front licence plate bracket  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Bodyside moldings  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Standard Automatic temperature control  
Standard Rear air conditioning  
Standard Underseat ducts  
Optional Power sunroof  
Optional Glass sunroof  
Optional Sliding and tilting sunroof  
Optional Sunroof sunshade  
Standard Memory seat  
3 Memory settings  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows  
Standard 1-touch down  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Remote trunk/hatch/door controls  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard Tilt steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver vanity mirror  
Standard Driver auxiliary visor  
Standard Illuminated passenger vanity mirror  
Standard Passenger auxiliary visor  
Optional Cell phone  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Rear cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Overhead console  
Standard Overhead console storage  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
2 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Power driver seat  
8 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Optional Number of driver seat adjustments: 12  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Driver lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable driver seat  
Optional Driver thigh support  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Driver side bolster support  
Standard Power passenger seat  
8 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Optional Number of passenger seat adjustments: 12  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Passenger lumbar support  
Standard Height adjustable passenger seat  
Optional Passenger thigh support  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Passenger side bolster support  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Rear bench seat  
Standard Split folding rear seat  
Optional Reclining rear seat  
Standard Leather upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Carpet on lower door panel  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Floor mats  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  
Standard Cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie downs  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional Multi-disc CD changer  
Optional In-dash CD changer  
Standard Premium audio system  
Standard Rear audio controls  
4 Speakers
Standard Premium speakers  
Standard Power antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Fully automatic headlights  
Standard Delay-off headlights  
Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Underhood light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Rear reading lights  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside temperature display  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard PRND display in dash  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  
Standard Low washer fluid warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  
Standard Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Standard Service interval indicator  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard 4-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Full size spare tire  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Optional Integrated rear childseat  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Power door locks  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Optional Limited slip differential  
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