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1997 FORD EXPLORER XL 2-DOOR 2WD

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    1997 Ford Explorer

  • VIN 1FMCU22E9VUB72240
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Make
    Ford
  • Series
    Explorer
    Trim Level
    XL 2-Door 2WD
  • Origin
    UNITED STATES
    Body Type
    SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
  • Body Code
    102" WB
  • Dimensions
  • Width at Wheelwell
    41.90 in.
    Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    6.7
  • Wheelbase (in)
    101.7
    Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    178.6
  • Height, Overall (in)
    67.8
    Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    70.2
  • Cargo Volume
    32.60 cu.ft.
    Width at Wall
    46.90 in.
  • Turning Diameter
    34.60 in.
    Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    6.7
  • Cargo Length
    29.20 in.
    Track Rear
    58.60 in.
  • Track Front
    58.80 in.
    Ground Clearance
    6.70 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.
    Height
    66.90 in.
  • Wheelbase
    101.70 in.
    Length
    178.60 in.
  • Width
    70.20 in.
    Rear Hip Room
    43.60 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Driveline
    RWD
    Engine Type
    4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
  • Transmission
  • Braking
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
    Rear Brake Type
    Disc
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent
    Rear Suspension
    Live
  • Front Spring Type
    Torsion Bar
    Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
  • Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
  • Seating
  • Standard Seating
    4
    Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Optional
  • Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Maximum Payload
    750 lbs
    Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    6,000
  • Standard GVWR
    4700 lbs
    Maximum GVWR
    4720 lbs
  • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    1767
    Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    1940
  • Standard Payload
    750 lbs
    Standard Towing
    2000 lbs
  • Curb Weight
    3707 lbs
    Maximum Towing
    5000 lbs
  • Safety
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Optional
  • Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Manual Sunroof
    Optional
    Tachometer
    Standard
  • Power Windows
    Optional
    Rear Window Defogger
    Optional
  • Tilt Steering
    Optional
    Cruise Control
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Alloy Wheels
    Optional
    Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
    Rear Tire Size
    P225/70R15
  • Tires
    225/70R15
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
  • Front Tire Size
    P225/70R15
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $20,085 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $18,285 USD
  • Engine
  • Displacement
    4.0L/245
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    23
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    18
    SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    160 @ 4200
  • 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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