Ford Explorer vs. Ford Explorer Sport
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Highlights
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$38,465
Starting MSRP
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$21,870
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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991 lbs
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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300 hp
Horsepower
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203 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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7
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.3 L/140
Displacement
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4.0L/245
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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300 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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203 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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310 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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237 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P255/65HR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P255/65HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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2-Stage Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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21 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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199 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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6
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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70 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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62 in
Second Shoulder Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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48 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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50 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Step Up Height - Front
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21 in
Step Up Height - Front
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-
Step Up Height - Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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180 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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70 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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Ground to Top of Load Floor
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29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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16 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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62 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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71 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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119 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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41 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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46 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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36 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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59 in
Second Hip Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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65 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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53 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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-
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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33 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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67 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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67 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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41 in
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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-
Third Hip Room
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55 in
Third Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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-
Third Shoulder Room
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32 in
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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-
Third Leg Room
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39 in
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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-
Third Head Room
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153 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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4,760 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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3,769 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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5,050 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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991 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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As Spec'd Curb Weight
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3,769 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,771 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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As Spec'd Payload
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991 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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4,344 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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294 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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1,998 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,940 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.85 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Power
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.0 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?
The 2027 Ford Explorer is more fuel efficient than the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport with 24 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Explorer or the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?
The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport is cheaper than the 2027 Ford Explorer with a $21,870 starting MSRP versus a $38,465 starting MSRP.
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