Introduction

The 1997 Explorer is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $21,265 USD in 1997.

Explorer Dimensions

The 1997 Explorer has standard length of 178.60 inches and a width of 70.20 inches. The Explorer rides 66.90 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.80 inches.

The Ind front suspension gives the Explorer a radius of 34.60 inches. It uses 225/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 101.70 inches.

Drivetrain

The Explorer comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.

Fuel Economy

The Explorer's standard 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 15 - 18 miles/gallon city driving using a 17.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.

Pricing

The Explorer retails for $21,265 USD with a invoice price of $19,323 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.

Specs & Equipment

Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. Explorer optional equipment may include Cassette Player, CD Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Leather Seat, Manual Sunroof.

Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Explorer seats 4 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.

Warranty

The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.

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