The Ford Explorer for 2001

Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Explorer for 2001 is a contender in the 4-seat SPORT UTILITY 2-DR market. It originally retailed for $21,035 USD with a invoice price of $19,321 USD.

Explorer Dimensions

In 2001 the Explorer has an overall length of 180.40 inches and a width of 70.20 inches. It sits a total of 68.20 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.

The Ind front suspension gives the Explorer a turning radius of 34.70 inches. It uses 235/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 101.80 inches.

Drivetrain

The Explorer comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3797 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.

Fuel Economy

The 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V engine gets 17 - 18 miles/gallon city and 22 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 $21,035 USD with a invoice price of $19,321 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 Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, Limited Slip Differential, Front Side Airbag, Front Side Airbag with Head Protection, Keyless Entry.

Exterior color choices include Black Clearcoat, Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic, Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Island Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Mandarin Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Oxford White Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic with interior choices of Dark Graphite Cloth, Dark Graphite Leather, Medium Prairie Tan Cloth, Medium Prairie Tan Leather. The Explorer seats 4 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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