2004 Ford Explorer Specifications

2004 Ford Explorer

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2004 Ford Explorer

Kelley Blue Book Retail $5,950–$8,925  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Limited 4.6L 4dr All-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 239-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard Heavy-duty radiator  
Standard 130-amp. alternator  
Standard 650 CCA battery  
(72Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
3.55 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.73  
Standard Full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard All-wheel drive  

5-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Independent rear short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P245/65SR17.0 BSW AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Running boards  
Optional Side steps  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
rails only Roof rack  
Optional Roof rack  
Optional Roof rack (load 200 lbs.)
Standard Class II trailering with harness, hitch  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Body-colored bodyside cladding  
Standard Body-colored fender flares  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Optional Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Console ducts  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls  
Optional 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes pedals,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Keyfob rear window remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Keypad locking  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
HomeLink Garage door transmitter  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Full overhead console with storage  
Optional Mini overhead console  
Optional Rear console with storage  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Optional Audio media storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 6  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Optional Rear manual reclining full bucket seat  
Optional Rear 40-20-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Optional Rear seat tumble forward  
Optional Rear seat mounted armrest  
Optional Fixed third row full bench seat  
Optional Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Simulated wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Leather console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Optional Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Optional Multi-source rear audio controls  
Standard 7 performance speakers  
Optional 4 speakers
Optional 2 wireless headphones  
Optional Entertainment system with DVD  
Optional A/V remote  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Safety Canopy System (TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock(R) Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  
Optional 3 manual adjustable rear head restraints  
Optional 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
281 cu.in. Engine displacement  
239-hp @ 4,750 rpm Engine horsepower  
282 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.6" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
9.40 to 1 Compression ratio  
22.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
.41 Drag coefficient  
4,381 lbs. Curb weight  
2,354 lbs. Front curb weight  
2,020 lbs. Rear curb weight  
5,520 lbs. GVWR  
2,800 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,000 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,446 lbs. Payload  
7,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
11,600 lbs. GCWR  
36,000 psi Frame yield strength
189.5" Exterior length  
44.1" Axle to end of frame  
72.1" Exterior body width  
71.4" Exterior height  
113.8" Wheelbase  
60.9" Front tread  
61.2" Rear tread  
18.4' Turning radius  
31 degrees Approach angle  
24 degrees Departure angle  
8.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
18 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
30.7" Load floor height  
42.4" Front legroom  
35.9" Rear legroom  
39.9" Front headroom  
38.9" Rear headroom  
55.0" Front hiproom  
54.2" Rear hiproom  
59.1" Front shoulder room  
58.9" Rear shoulder room  
48.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
86.2 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
86.2 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
33.6" Interior cargo height  
73.5" Interior cargo length  
41.4" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
45.3" Interior cargo width (min.)  

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