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1997 FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2WD

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    1997 Ford Explorer

  • VIN 1FMCU22E3VUC55131
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Body Code
    102" WB
  • Make
    Ford
    Series
    Explorer
  • Trim Level
    Sport 2WD
    Origin
    UNITED STATES
  • Body Type
    SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
  • Dimensions
  • Cargo Length
    29.20 in.
    Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    6.7
  • Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    6.7
    Wheelbase (in)
    101.7
  • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    178.6
    Height, Overall (in)
    67.8
  • Cargo Volume
    32.60 cu.ft.
    Width at Wall
    46.90 in.
  • Width at Wheelwell
    41.90 in.
    Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    70.2
  • Track Rear
    58.60 in.
    Track Front
    58.80 in.
  • Ground Clearance
    6.70 in.
    Wheelbase
    101.70 in.
  • Turning Diameter
    34.60 in.
    Front Headroom
    39.80 in.
  • Rear Headroom
    39.10 in.
    Front Legroom
    42.40 in.
  • Rear Legroom
    36.50 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    55.70 in.
  • Rear Shoulder Room
    57.90 in.
    Front Hip Room
    52.40 in.
  • Rear Hip Room
    43.60 in.
    Length
    178.60 in.
  • Width
    70.20 in.
    Height
    66.90 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Engine Type
    4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
    Transmission
  • Driveline
    RWD
  • Braking
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Rear Brake Type
    Disc
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • Suspension
  • Front Spring Type
    Torsion Bar
    Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
  • Front Suspension
    Independent
    Rear Suspension
    Live
  • Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
  • Seating
  • Leather Seat
    Optional
    Standard Seating
    4
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    6,000
    Maximum GVWR
    4720 lbs
  • Standard GVWR
    4700 lbs
    Maximum Payload
    750 lbs
  • Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    1940
    Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
  • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    1767
    Maximum Towing
    5000 lbs
  • Standard Payload
    750 lbs
  • Safety
  • Driver Airbag
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Standard
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Manual Sunroof
    Optional
    Tilt Steering
    Standard
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Cruise Control
    Standard
  • Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
    Power Windows
    Standard
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Front Tire Size
    P225/70R15
    Alloy Wheels
    Standard
  • Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
    Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
  • Rear Tire Size
    P225/70R15
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
  • Tires
    225/70R15
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $21,265 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $19,323 USD
  • Engine
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    18
    Displacement
    4.0L/245
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    160 @ 4200
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    23
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    225 @ 2800
  • Fuel
  • MPG (hwy)
    19 - 23 miles/gallon
    MPG (city)
    15 - 18 miles/gallon
  • Fuel Tank
    17.50 gallon
    Fuel System
    SPFI

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