1997 Ford Explorer XLT specs & colors

Sport Utility

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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
$26,225
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Explorer XLT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Royal Blue
Saddle

Packages

  • $350

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • luggage rack

  • $3,545

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • luggage rack
    • cloth sport bucket seats
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    $3,545

    Starting MSRP

    • -inc:premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • luggage rack
    • cloth sport bucket seats
    • luxury group
    • auto trans
    • floor mats
    • cargo cover group

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
211 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

274 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
211 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
5.0L/302 CID
Displacement
Gas V8
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
18.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Leg Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
Second Hip Room
112 in
Wheelbase
189 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Height, Overall
34 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
27 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
Not Available 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
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
73 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
82 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
43 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
5
Passenger Capacity

Steering

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

Suspension

Semi-floating Ford
Axle Type - Rear
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
Two-stage variable
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion bar
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,690 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,228 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,580 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
765 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,352 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,352 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,228 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,965 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,263 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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