2002 Ford Explorer XLS specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 4dr 114" WB XLS $24,585
- 4dr 114" WB XLS 4WD $26,465
- 4dr 114" WB XLT $28,535
- 4dr 114" WB XLT 4WD $30,500
- 4dr 114" WB Limited $32,545
- 4dr 114" WB Eddie Bauer $32,545
- 4dr 114" WB Limited 4WD $34,510
- 4dr 114" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD $34,510
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Prarie Tan
Mocha
Packages
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Liftgate |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 650 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 254 @ 3700 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 210 @ 5100 |
| Displacement | 4.0L/245 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 21 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 382.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 472.50 mi |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.48 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.30 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.78 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.04 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.38 |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Coil spring |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent SLA |
| Axle Type - Rear | Independent SLA |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Coil spring |
| Frame Type | Boxed |
| Side Door Type | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.01 x 0.37 in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.85 x 0.37 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 22.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.7 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/70R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/70R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/70R16 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 1011 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 6740 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 896.00 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 5560.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2082 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 5060.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 9,000 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2082 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4164.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 896.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4164.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 41.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 71.9 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 45.4 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 48.3 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 48.3 in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Third Head Room | Not Available in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 8.5 in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.3 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 189.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.1 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.9 in |
| Third Leg Room | Not Available in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 33.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 58.9 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Overhang, Front | 31.7 in |
| Third Hip Room | Not Available in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 8.5 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 | Not Available ft³ |
| Step Up Height - Side | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | 37.2 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 88 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 46.6 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 73.5 in |
| Third Shoulder Room | Not Available in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 30.7 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | Not Available in |
| Side Door Opening Height | Not Available in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Securilock passive anti-theft system | Standard |
| Illuminated glove box w/color-keyed latch | Standard |
| Black-out B-pillar treatment | Standard |
| Cargo management system | Standard |
| Color-keyed molded cloth headliner | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 transmitters, perimeter alarm, 2-stage unlocking, autolock, liftgate glass release | Standard |
| Black roof rails | Standard |
| Front pwr point | Standard |
| One-piece top-hinged liftgate-inc: flip-open rear window, paddle-type handle, exterior release switch | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| 5-passenger seating | Standard |
| City 17/hwy 21 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Black urethane steering wheel | Standard |
| Engine block heater *STD & only available in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY* | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Class II trailer towing w/receiver hitch-inc: 3500# capacity, 4-pin connector | Standard |
| Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, safety belt, door ajar | Standard |
| Color-keyed full-length carpet | Standard |
| (3) grab handles | Standard |
| 2560# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle | Standard |
| Color-keyed full door trim panels-inc: armrest/pull handle, accent color inserts, map pockets, front door integrated cup holders | Standard |
| Hood assist gas cylinders | Standard |
| Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock, 4 door-mounted speakers | Standard |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 engine | Standard |
| Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts w/1st & 2nd row height adjustment | Standard |
| Black-grained door handles | Standard |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Dual note horn | Standard |
| Driver side BeltMinder feature | Standard |
| (5) Michelin P235/70R16SL all-season SBR OWL tires | Standard |
| LEV certified (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire w/steel wheel | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent | Standard |
| Hood/instrument panel sound insulation | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| 130-amp alternator | Standard |
| Cloth front captains chairs w/adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window | Standard |
| Pwr accessory delay | Standard |
| Medium platinum grille w/integral chrome surround | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/dual covered vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Rear window dual intermittent wiper/washer | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Split-folding rear seat w/head restraints | Standard |
| (4) color-keyed coat hooks | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Rear child seat tether anchor brackets | Standard |
| LEV certified (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 21 (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Low-series floor console-inc: storage, dual front/rear cup holders, coin holder, tissue/map holder, armrest, pencil holder | Standard |
| Soft release parking brake | Standard |
| Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door windows | Standard |
| Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated controls, cargo area lock/unlock button | Standard |
| Metallic color-keyed front/rear bumpers | Standard |
| Cargo area dome light | Standard |
| 22.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive dual intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Body-color body-side moldings | Standard |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Speed control w/fingertip controls | Standard |
| Flow-through ventilation | Standard |
| (4) load floor tie-down hooks | Standard |
| HD gas shock absorbers | Standard |
| Cigarette lighter socket w/tethered cap | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Independent short/long arm front/rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Illuminated entry | Standard |
| Instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure w/warning lights, trip meter, tachometer | Standard |
| 3.73 limited-slip axle | Standard |
| Front dome/map light | Standard |
| (4) 16" silver painted full face steel wheels | Standard |
| Privacy glass-inc: rear door/rear quarter/liftgate windows | Standard |
| Fixed antenna | Standard |
| 72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature | Standard |
| Dual black pwr folding mirrors | Standard |
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