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$26,600
$27,165
Highlights
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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
|
|
| 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
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
16 City / 21 Hwy
|
16 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
16.3 qts
|
7.8 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
130
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
650
|
650
|
Brakes
| 2004 Ford Explorer | 2005 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
|