Customer Reviews of the 1998 Explorer
Introduction
The 1998 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 $19,880 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The 1998 Explorer's 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V engine has been rated at 15 - 17 miles/gallon city driving with a 17.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Explorer retails for $19,880 USD with a invoice price of $18,119 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.
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 3692 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Explorer Dimensions
The 1998 Explorer has standard length of 179.60 inches and a width of 70.20 inches. The Explorer rides 67.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Explorer a radius of 34.70 inches. It uses 225/70R15 tires with a wheelbase of 101.70 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. Leading optional equipment includes Cruise Control, Tilt Steering, CD Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Leather Seat.
Exterior color choices include Autumn Orange Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, Bright Red Clearcoat, Light Denim Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic with interior choices of Medium Dark Denim Blue Cloth, Medium Graphite Cloth, Medium Graphite Leather, Medium Graphite Vinyl, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth, Medium Prairie Tan Leather, Medium Prairie Tan Vinyl, Willow Green Cloth, Willow Green Leather. The Explorer seats 4 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Ford Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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