1997 Ford Explorer XL specs & colors

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1997 Ford Explorer XL

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Key specs

2-door
4 seats
205.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Graphite

Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Royal Blue

Saddle

Packages

XL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$0

Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 160 hp
205 hp
Seating Capacity: 4

Brakes

Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.38 x 1.33 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.86 x 1.24 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 95

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
Displacement: 4.0L/245
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 160 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 225 @ 2800
Transmission Options: M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
5-Speed M/T
MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 7.8 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 4
Front Head Room: 40 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Shoulder Room: 57 in
Front Hip Room: 52 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Second Leg Room: 37 in
Second Shoulder Room: 58 in
Second Hip Room: 44 in
Wheelbase: 102 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 179 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 70 in
Height, Overall: 68 in
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 27 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 7 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 34 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 47 in
Side Door Opening Height: Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width: Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front: Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 29 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 42 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: N/A
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 33 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A

Steering

Steering Type: Power
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 35 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 38 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Torsion bar
Suspension Type - Rear: Single-stage leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-floating Ford

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P225/70R15
Rear Tire Size: P225/70R15
Spare Tire Size: P225/70R15
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size: 15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 1,940 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,767 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 3,707 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 993 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 993 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 6,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 765 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 18 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 4,940 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,707 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 4,700 lbs

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