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1997 Ford Explorer Limited specs & colors

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
$34,670
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Explorer Limited

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Royal Blue
Saddle

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • contents listed in std equipment

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
211 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

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

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

Steering

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

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

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

Weight & Capacity

5,580 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,359 lbs
Curb Weight
5,690 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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
1,221 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,221 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,359 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,027 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,332 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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