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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 160 @ 4200
Displacement: 4.0L/245
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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