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1997 FORD EXPLORER XL 2-DOOR 4WD

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    1997 Ford Explorer

  • VIN 1FMCU24X5VUA98068
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Make
    Ford
  • Series
    Explorer
    Trim Level
    XL 2-Door 4WD
  • Origin
    UNITED STATES
    Body Type
    SPORT UTILITY 2-DR
  • Body Code
    102" WB
  • Dimensions
  • Rear Legroom
    36.50 in.
    Height, Overall (in)
    67.8
  • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    178.6
    Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    6.7
  • Wheelbase (in)
    101.7
    Cargo Volume
    32.60 cu.ft.
  • Width at Wall
    46.90 in.
    Width at Wheelwell
    41.90 in.
  • Turning Diameter
    34.60 in.
    Cargo Length
    29.20 in.
  • Track Rear
    58.60 in.
    Track Front
    58.80 in.
  • Ground Clearance
    6.70 in.
    Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    70.2
  • Front Headroom
    39.80 in.
    Rear Headroom
    39.10 in.
  • Front Legroom
    42.40 in.
    Wheelbase
    101.70 in.
  • Front Shoulder Room
    55.70 in.
    Rear Shoulder Room
    57.90 in.
  • Front Hip Room
    52.40 in.
    Height
    66.80 in.
  • Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    6.7
    Length
    178.60 in.
  • Width
    70.20 in.
    Rear Hip Room
    43.60 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Driveline
    4WD
    4WD/AWD
    Standard
  • Engine Type
    4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
    Transmission
  • Braking
  • Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
    Rear Brake Type
    Disc
  • Front Brake Type
    Disc
    ABS Brakes
    Standard
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent
    Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
  • Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
    Front Spring Type
    Torsion Bar
  • Rear Suspension
    Live
  • Seating
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Optional
    Standard Seating
    4
  • Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Maximum GVWR
    5040 lbs
    Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    6,000
  • Standard GVWR
    4900 lbs
    Maximum Payload
    750 lbs
  • Standard Payload
    750 lbs
    Standard Towing
    1900 lbs
  • Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    2165
    Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    1828
  • Curb Weight
    3931 lbs
    Maximum Towing
    4800 lbs
  • Safety
  • Power Door Locks
    Optional
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Tilt Steering
    Optional
    Power Windows
    Optional
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Rear Window Defogger
    Optional
  • Manual Sunroof
    Optional
    Cruise Control
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
    Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
  • Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
    Rear Tire Size
    P235/75R15
  • Alloy Wheels
    Optional
    Tires
    225/70R15
  • Front Tire Size
    P235/75R15
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $22,050 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $20,015 USD
  • Engine
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    16
    SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    160 @ 4200
  • Displacement
    4.0L/245
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    225 @ 2800
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    20
  • Fuel
  • MPG (city)
    14 - 16 miles/gallon
    Fuel System
    SPFI
  • Fuel Tank
    17.50 gallon
    MPG (hwy)
    19 - 20 miles/gallon

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