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1997 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4WD

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    1997 Ford Explorer

  • VIN 1FMDU34E4VZB78912
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V engine.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1997
    Body Code
    112" WB
  • Make
    Ford
    Series
    Explorer
  • Trim Level
    Limited 4WD
    Origin
    UNITED STATES
  • Body Type
    SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
  • Dimensions
  • Turning Diameter
    37.30 in.
    Cargo Volume
    42.60 cu.ft.
  • Wheelbase (in)
    111.5
    Front Headroom
    39.80 in.
  • Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    6.7
    Height, Overall (in)
    67.6
  • Width at Wall
    46.90 in.
    Width at Wheelwell
    41.90 in.
  • Cargo Length
    38.10 in.
    Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    70.2
  • Track Rear
    58.60 in.
    Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    188.5
  • Track Front
    58.80 in.
    Ground Clearance
    6.70 in.
  • Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    6.7
    Wheelbase
    111.50 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.
    Front Hip Room
    51.90 in.
  • Rear Hip Room
    51.70 in.
    Length
    188.50 in.
  • Width
    70.20 in.
    Height
    66.80 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Engine Type
    4.0L V6 SOHC 16V
    4WD/AWD
    Standard
  • Driveline
    4WD
    Transmission
    5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
  • Braking
  • Rear Brake Type
    Disc
    Front Brake Type
    Disc
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Suspension
  • Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Front Spring Type
    Torsion Bar
    Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
  • Rear Suspension
    Live
  • Seating
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Standard
    Standard Seating
    5
  • Leather Seat
    Standard
  • Weight
  • Standard GVWR
    5320 lbs
    Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    10,000
  • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    1998
    Standard Payload
    900 lbs
  • Maximum Towing
    5600 lbs
    Standard Towing
    2100 lbs
  • Maximum GVWR
    5520 lbs
    Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    2263
  • Maximum Payload
    900 lbs
  • Safety
  • Driver Airbag
    Standard
    Power Door Locks
    Standard
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Child Safety Door Locks
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Tilt Steering
    Standard
    Cruise Control
    Standard
  • Tachometer
    Standard
    Power Windows
    Standard
  • Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
    Manual Sunroof
    Optional
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Alloy Wheels
    Standard
    Front Tire Size
    P225/70R15
  • Rear Tire Size
    P255/70R16
    Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
  • Front Wheel Size (in)
    16 x 7
    Tires
    235/75R15
  • Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $35,005 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $31,414 USD
  • Engine
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    15
    Displacement
    4.0L/245
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    20
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    250 @ 3000
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    205 @ 5000
  • Fuel
  • MPG (hwy)
    19 miles/gallon
    MPG (city)
    15 miles/gallon
  • Fuel Tank
    21.00 gallon
    Fuel System
    SPFI

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