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1997 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4-DOOR 2WD

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    1997 Ford Explorer

  • VIN 1FMDU32P9VZA02829
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Ford Explorer with a 4.9L V8 OHV 16V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Body Code
    112" WB
  • Make
    Ford
    Series
    Explorer
  • Trim Level
    XLT 4-Door 2WD
    Origin
    UNITED STATES
  • Body Type
    SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
  • Dimensions
  • Turning Diameter
    37.30 in.
    Wheelbase (in)
    111.5
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    70.2
    Front Hip Room
    51.90 in.
  • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    188.5
    Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    6.7
  • Cargo Volume
    42.60 cu.ft.
    Width at Wall
    46.90 in.
  • Width at Wheelwell
    41.90 in.
    Height, Overall (in)
    67.6
  • Cargo Length
    38.10 in.
    Track Rear
    58.60 in.
  • Track Front
    58.80 in.
    Ground Clearance
    6.70 in.
  • Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    6.7
    Front Headroom
    39.80 in.
  • Rear Headroom
    39.30 in.
    Front Legroom
    42.40 in.
  • Rear Legroom
    37.70 in.
    Front Shoulder Room
    57.10 in.
  • Rear Shoulder Room
    56.00 in.
    Wheelbase
    111.50 in.
  • Rear Hip Room
    51.70 in.
    Length
    188.50 in.
  • Width
    70.20 in.
    Height
    66.80 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Engine Type
    4.9L V8 OHV 16V
    Driveline
    RWD
  • Transmission
  • Braking
  • Front Brake Type
    Disc
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Rear Brake Type
    Disc
    ABS Brakes
    Standard
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Live
    Front Spring Type
    Torsion Bar
  • Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
  • Seating
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Optional
    Standard Seating
    5
  • Optional Seating
    6
    Leather Seat
    Optional
  • Weight
  • Maximum GVWR
    5340 lbs
    Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    2054
  • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    9,000
    Standard GVWR
    5100 lbs
  • Maximum Payload
    1050 lbs
    Maximum Towing
    6700 lbs
  • Standard Towing
    1900 lbs
    Standard Payload
    900 lbs
  • Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    2177
  • Safety
  • Child Safety Door Locks
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Standard
  • Driver Airbag
    Standard
    Passenger Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Tilt Steering
    Standard
  • Manual Sunroof
    Optional
    Power Windows
    Standard
  • Cruise Control
    Standard
    Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Tires
    225/70R15
    Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
  • Front Wheel Size (in)
    16 x 7
    Alloy Wheels
    Standard
  • Rear Tire Size
    P235/75R15
    Front Tire Size
    P255/70R16
  • Rear Wheel Size (in)
    16 x 7
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $24,220 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $21,924 USD
  • Engine
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    205 @ 5000
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    15
  • Displacement
    4.0L/245
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    20
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    250 @ 3000
  • Fuel
  • MPG (hwy)
    18 - 23 miles/gallon
    Fuel System
    SPFI
  • Fuel Tank
    21.00 gallon
    MPG (city)
    14 - 18 miles/gallon

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