1998 Ford Explorer Sport specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
2dr 102" WB Sport
$19,880
4dr 112" WB XL
$21,560
2dr 102" WB Sport 4WD
$22,725
4dr 112" WB XL 4WD
$23,480
4dr 112" WB XLT
$24,740
4dr 112" WB XLT AWD
$26,745
4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD
$26,745
4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer
$28,910
4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD
$30,465
4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD
$30,915
4dr 112" WB Limited
$31,715
4dr 112" WB Limited AWD
$33,270
4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD
$33,720
$22,725
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Ford Explorer Sport

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Saddle
Medium Tan

Packages

  • $650

    Starting MSRP

    • P235/75R15 all-terrain OWL tires
    • 100# maximum capacity luggage rack
    • cloth captain's chairs

  • $3,630

    Starting MSRP

    • P235/75R15 all-terrain OWL tires
    • 100# maximum capacity luggage rack
    • 5-speed auto trans
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    $3,630

    Starting MSRP

    • P235/75R15 all-terrain OWL tires
    • 100# maximum capacity luggage rack
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • cloth sport bucket seats
    • luxury group
    • front/rear floor mats

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
160 hp
205 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.2 x 0.47 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 1.02 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type

Electrical

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

Engine

225 @ 2750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.0L/245
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed A/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
7.8 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
33 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
Tailgate Width
Not Available in
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
31 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
20 in
Step Up Height - Side
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
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
28 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
67 in
Height, Overall
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Length, Overall
180 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
102 in
Wheelbase
44 in
Second Hip Room
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
35 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
4
Passenger Capacity
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width

Steering

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

Suspension

Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
Single-Stage Leaf
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

4,900 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,930 lbs
Curb Weight
5,160 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 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.
1,005 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,880 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
970 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
970 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,930 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,804 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,126 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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