1997 Ford Explorer Standard & Optional Equipment

1997 Ford Explorer

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1997 Ford Explorer

Kelley Blue Book Retail Get Value

Standard Equipment & Options

Available options may vary.

Standard Equipment Available Options Not Available

 

XL

$20,085

Sport

$21,265

XLT

$24,220

Eddie Bauer

$29,065

Limited

$32,720

Body Exterior

Rear cargo:liftgate
Power door mirrors $685
Heated door mirrors
Skid plates

Number of doors

2
4

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror $185 $185 $185
Cell phone $690 $690
Front beverage holders
Rear beverage holders
Tilt steering wheel $385
Remote keyless entry $370
Power front windows $685
Speed control $385
Memory seat
Air conditioning
Automatic temperature control
Rear HVAC $390
Power moonroof $800 $800 $800 $800

Entertainment Features

CD player $275 $65 $65 $65 $370
Speakers:4
Rear audio controls $390
AM/FM radio
Cassette $210 $720 $350

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Trip computer
Outside temperature display
Compass
Voltmeter
Tachometer
Rear window defroster $280
Rear window wiper $280
Front fog lights
Delay-off headlights
Fully automatic headlights $185 $185 $185
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Block heater $35 $35 $35 $35 $35
Recommended fuel:regular unleaded
Limited slip differential $355 $310 $310 $255 $355

Cylinder configuration

V-8 $890 $255 $430
V-6

Drive type

Rear-wheel
Four-wheel

Engine liters

5.0 $890 $255 $430
4.0

Fuel economy city

14mpg
18mpg
16mpg
15mpg

Fuel economy highway

20mpg
23mpg
19mpg

Fuel tank capacity

21.0gal.
17.5gal.

Horsepower

205hp @ 5,000RPM $425 $425 $425
211hp @ 4,600RPM $890 $255 $430
160hp @ 4,200RPM

Number of valves

16 $890 $255 $430
12

Torque

225 lb.-ft. @ 2,800RPM
274 lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM $890 $255 $430
250 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM $425 $425 $425

Transmission

4 speed automatic $945
5 speed automatic $1,065 $1,065 $1,065
5 speed manual

Safety and Security

Panic alarm $370
Security system $370
Dual front impact airbags
Integrated rear child seats $200 $200 $200
ABS brakes

Seats and Trim

Power driver seat $1,020 $955
Power passenger seat $955
Split folding rear seat
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery $655 $655 $655
Max. seating capacity:5
Rear seats:bench

Front center armrest

W/storage
Front center armrest

Front seats

Bucket
Bench $10

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Power steering
Front wheel independent suspension
Auto-leveling suspension

Front tires

255/70SR16.0 OWL
225/70SR15.0 BSW
235/75SR15.0 OWL $720 $230
255/70SR15.0 OWL $1,995
235/75SR16.0 OWL $230

Rear tires

255/70SR16.0 OWL
235/75SR16.0 OWL $230
225/70SR15.0 BSW
255/70SR15.0 OWL $1,995
235/75SR15.0 OWL $720 $230

Warranty

Roadside assistance coverage:36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty:60 months/ unlimited distance
Basic warranty:36 months/36,000miles
Powertrain warranty:36 months/36,000miles

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