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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Starting MSRP
$19,970
$26,495
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Cargo Capacity
999 lbs
1,574 lbs
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
MPG
16 City / 21 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
  • 160 hp
  • 210 hp
210 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
7
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
225 @ 2750
254 @ 3700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 4200
210 @ 5100
Displacement
4.0L/245
4.0L/245
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 21 Hwy
14 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.8 qts
7.8 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
P235/75R15
P235/70R16
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Bar
Independent SLA
Suspension Type - Rear
Single-Stage Leaf
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
Independent SLA
Ford SLA
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Ford SLA

Steering

Steering comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38 ft
38 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
59 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
55 in
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
37 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Second Hip Room
44 in
56 in
Third Head Room
Not available
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
Not available
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
Not available
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
Not available
Not Available in
Wheelbase
102 in
114 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
181 in
193 in
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
74 in
Height, Overall
67 in
73 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
35 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
28 in
31 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
8 in
Rear Door Opening Height
34 in
34 in
Rear Door Opening Width
47 in
N/A
Side Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
20 in
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
62 in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
31 in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42 in
45 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
70 ft³
86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
33 ft³
45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
4
5

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
23 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,940 lbs
6,200 lbs
Curb Weight
3,701 lbs
4,436 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,700 lbs
6,010 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
6,000 lbs
8,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
999 lbs
1,574 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
999 lbs
1,574 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
3,701 lbs
4,436 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,766 lbs
2,107 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,935 lbs
2,329 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
768 lbs
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,120 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
95
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
650

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2000 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 1.02 in
12.01 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.2 x 0.47 in
11.85 x 0.39 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
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