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4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L NBX 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4dr 114" WB 4.6L NBX 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited AWD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited AWD
$27,165
4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Starting MSRP
$26,600
$27,165
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Cargo Capacity
1,134 lbs
1,431 lbs
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V6
Gas V6
MPG
16 City / 21 Hwy
16 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower
210 hp
  • 210 hp
  • 210 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 3700
254 @ 3700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5100
210 @ 5100
Displacement
4.0L/245
4.0L/245
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V6
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 21 Hwy
16 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.3 qts
7.8 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
16 x 7 in
Spare Tire Size
P235/70R16
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
P235/70R16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Axle Type - Rear
Independent SLA
Ford SLA
Axle Type - Front
Independent SLA
Ford SLA
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil spring
Coil spring
Suspension Type - Front
Coil spring
Coil spring

Steering

Steering comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
38 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
37 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Power Rack & Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Overhang, Front
32 in
44 in
Height, Overall
71 in
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
72 in
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
190 in
190 in
Wheelbase
114 in
114 in
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Not Available in
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Not Available in
Second Hip Room
54 in
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
59 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
36 in
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31 in
31 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
9 in
Rear Door Opening Height
4 in
34 in
Rear Door Opening Width
48 in
48 in
Side Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
Not Available in
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
Not Available in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
74 in
76 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
41 in
41 in
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
45 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
86 ft³
86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
45 ft³
49 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

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
328 lbs
324 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,280 lbs
3,240 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
7,700 lbs
7,700 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,134 lbs
1,431 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,134 lbs
1,431 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,286 lbs
4,309 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,046 lbs
2,055 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,240 lbs
2,254 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal
23 gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
5,735 lbs
5,935 lbs
Curb Weight
4,286 lbs
4,309 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,420 lbs
5,740 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
650

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2004 Ford Explorer2005 Ford Explorer
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 0.37 in
11.9 x 0.37 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.0 x 0.37 in
12.0 x 0.37 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
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