1997 Ford Explorer XL specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 2dr 102" WB XL
- $20,085
- 2dr 102" WB Sport
- $21,265
- 4dr 112" WB XL
- $21,485
- 2dr 102" WB XL 4WD
- $22,050
- 2dr 102" WB Sport 4WD
- $23,095
- 4dr 112" WB XL 4WD
- $23,405
- 4dr 112" WB XLT
- $24,220
- 4dr 112" WB XLT AWD
- $26,225
- 4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD
- $26,225
- 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer
- $29,065
- 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD
- $30,730
- 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD
- $31,070
- 4dr 112" WB Limited
- $32,720
- 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD
- $34,670
- 4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD
- $35,005
$22,050
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Key specs
Color options
Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Royal Blue
Saddle
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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160 hp
205 hp Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.38 x 1.33 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.86 x 1.24 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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4.0L/245
Displacement
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160 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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225 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
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Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front
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Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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29 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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33 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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4
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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102 in
Wheelbase
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179 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Height, Overall
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34 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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27 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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Steering
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Power
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Torsion bar
Suspension Type - Front
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Single-stage leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-floating Ford
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P225/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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P225/70R15
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,939 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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4,900 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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5,160 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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2,131 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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1,808 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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3,939 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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961 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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961 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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6,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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765 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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