1998 Ford Explorer XLT 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
$26,745
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Saddle
Medium Tan

Packages

  • $3,255

    Starting MSRP

    • premium elect AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc
    • 110# maximum capacity luggage rack
    • 5-speed auto trans
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    $3,255

    Starting MSRP

    • premium elect AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc
    • 110# maximum capacity luggage rack
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • cloth sport bucket seats
    • luxury group
    • front/rear/cargo floor mats
    • cargo cover

  • $290

    Starting MSRP

    • premium elect AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc
    • 110# max capacity luggage rack

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V8
Engine Type
5.0L/302
Displacement
215 @ 4200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 3300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
14 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
18.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
40 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
Second Hip Room
112 in
Wheelbase
190 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
29 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
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
20 in
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
39 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
Not Available in
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
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

Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear

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
5,580 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5,660 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,374 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,460 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,005 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,392 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,982 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
4,374 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,206 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,206 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity

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