Our Review 2000 Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer for 2000
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Explorer for 2000 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $23,480 USD with a invoice price of $21,242 USD.
Explorer Dimensions
In 2000 the Explorer has an overall length of 190.70 inches and a width of 70.20 inches. It sits a total of 67.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Explorer a turning radius of 37.30 inches. It uses 235/75R15 tires with a wheelbase of 111.60 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 3902 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V engine gets 16 miles/gallon city and 21 miles/gallon highway off a 21.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Explorer are also available.
Pricing
The Explorer retails for $23,480 USD with a invoice price of $21,242 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Front Side Airbag, Front Side Airbag with Head Protection, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering, Tilt Steering Column.
Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Tropic Green Clearcoat Metallic with interior choices of Medium Graphite Cloth, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth. The Explorer seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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