| Model Year | 1998 | Make | Ford |
| Model | Explorer | Trim Level | Sport 2-Door 2WD |
| Manufactured in | UNITED STATES | Body Style | SPORT UTILITY 2-DR |
| Engine Type | 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V | Driveline | RWD |
| Tank | 17.50 gallon | City MPG | 15 - 17 miles/gallon |
| Highway MPG | 20 - 21 miles/gallon | Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | R&P | Front Brake Type | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Turning Diameter | 34.70 in. |
| Front Suspension | Ind | Rear Suspension | Live |
| Front Spring Type | Torsion Bar | Rear Spring Type | Leaf |
| Tires | 225/70R15 | Front Headroom | 39.90 in. |
| Rear Headroom | 39.10 in. | Front Legroom | 42.40 in. |
| Rear Legroom | 34.50 in. | Front Shoulder Room | 56.70 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.90 in. | Front Hip Room | 51.90 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 43.60 in. | Curb Weight | No data lbs |
| Curb Weight | 3692 lbs | Overall Length | 179.60 in. |
| Overall Width | 70.20 in. | Overall Height | 67.00 in. |
| Wheelbase | 101.70 in. | Ground Clearance | 6.70 in. |
| Track Front | 58.50 in. | Track Rear | 58.50 in. |
| Cargo Length | 30.70 in. | Width at Wheelwell | 41.90 in. |
| Width at Wall | 46.90 in. | Depth | No data in. |
| Standard Seating | 4 | Optional Seating | No data |
| Passenger Volume | No data cu.ft. | Cargo Volume | 32.60 cu.ft. |
| Standard Towing | 2000 lbs | Maximum Towing | 5100 lbs |
| Standard Payload | 750 lbs | Maximum Payload | 750 lbs |
| Standard GVWR | 4700 lbs | Maximum GVWR | 4720 lbs |
| Warranty Duration | No data month | Warranty Distance | No data mile |
| Powertrain Warranty Duration | No data month | Powertrain Warranty Distance | No data mile |
| Rust-duration | No data month | Rust-distance | No data mile |
| MSRP | $19,880 USD | Dealer Invoice | $18,119 USD |
| Destination Charge | No data USD | Child Safety Door Locks | N/A |
| Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate | N/A | Power Door Locks | Std. |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft | N/A | 4WD/AWD | N/A |
| ABS Brakes | Std. | Automatic Load-Leveling | N/A |
| Electronic Brake Assistance | N/A | Limited Slip Differential | N/A |
| Locking Differential | N/A | Traction Control | N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System | N/A | Driver Airbag | Std. |
| Front Side Airbag | N/A | Front Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
| Passenger Airbag | Std. | Side Head Curtain Airbag | N/A |
| Second Row Side Airbag | N/A | Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
| Electronic Parking Aid | N/A | First Aid Kit | N/A |
| Trunk Anti-Trap Device | N/A | Keyless Entry | N/A |
| Remote Ignition | N/A | Air Conditioning | Std. |
| Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls | N/A | Cruise Control | Opt. |
| Tachometer | Std. | Tilt Steering | Opt. |
| Tilt Steering Column | N/A | Heated Steering Wheel | N/A |
| Leather Steering Wheel | N/A | Steering Wheel Mounted Controls | N/A |
| Telescopic Steering Column | N/A | Adjustable Foot Pedals | N/A |
| Genuine Wood Trim | N/A | Tire Pressure Monitor | N/A |
| Trip Computer | N/A | AM/FM Radio | N/A |
| Cassette Player | Std. | CD Player | Opt. |
| CD Changer | N/A | DVD Player | N/A |
| Voice Activated Telephone | N/A | Navigation Aid | N/A |
| Second Row Sound Controls | N/A | Subwoofer | N/A |
| Telematics System | N/A | Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | Opt. |
| Front Cooled Seat | N/A | Front Heated Seat | N/A |
| Front Power Lumbar Support | N/A | Front Power Memory Seat | N/A |
| Front Split Bench Seat | N/A | Leather Seat | Opt. |
| Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | N/A | Second Row Folding Seat | N/A |
| Second Row Heated Seat | N/A | Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat | N/A |
| Second Row Removable Seat | N/A | Third Row Removable Seat | N/A |
| Cargo Area Cover | N/A | Cargo Area Tiedowns | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Load Bearing Exterior Rack | N/A |
| Pickup Truck Bed Liner | N/A | Power Sunroof | N/A |
| Removable Top | N/A | Manual Sunroof | Opt. |
| Automatic Headlights | N/A | Daytime Running Lights | N/A |
| Fog Lights | N/A | High Intensity Discharge Headlights | N/A |
| Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light | N/A | Running Boards | N/A |
| Front Air Dam | N/A | Rear Spoiler | N/A |
| Skid Plate | N/A | Splash Guards | N/A |
| Wind Deflector for Convertibles | N/A | Power Sliding Side Van Door | N/A |
| Power Trunk Lid | N/A | Alloy Wheels | Std. |
| Chrome Wheels | N/A | Full Size Spare Tire | Std. |
| Run Flat Tires | N/A | Steel Wheels | N/A |
| Power Windows | Std. | Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror | N/A |
| Glass Rear Window on Convertible | N/A | Heated Exterior Mirror | N/A |
| Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror | N/A | Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror | N/A |
| Deep Tinted Glass | N/A | Interval Wipers | N/A |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | N/A | Rear Window Defogger | Opt. |
| Rear Wiper | N/A | Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window | N/A |
| Tow Hitch Receiver | N/A | Towing Preparation Package | N/A |
