1997 Ford Explorer XLT specs & colors

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$26,225

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1997 Ford Explorer XLT

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Key specs

4-door
6 seats
211.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Graphite

Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Royal Blue

Saddle

Packages

XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$350

Starting MSRP
- -inc:premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette
- luggage rack
XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG

$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

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

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.86 x 1.24 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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