MNU
Contact Us

VIN Hunter, LLC

email: info@decodethis.com

Find Us On...

Sign In

Sign In

Forgot your password?
Don't have an account yet?

Sign Up

Sign Up

Already have an account?

Forgot Password Forgot your password?

1997 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4WD

Please consider supporting Decode This

    1997 Ford Explorer

  • VIN 1FMDU34X5VUB96561
  • The VIN decodes to a 1997 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V 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
  • Width at Wall
    46.90 in.
    Track Front
    58.80 in.
  • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    188.5
    Height, Overall (in)
    67.6
  • Wheelbase (in)
    111.5
    Ground Clearance
    6.70 in.
  • Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    6.7
    Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    70.2
  • Cargo Volume
    42.60 cu.ft.
    Turning Diameter
    37.30 in.
  • Track Rear
    58.60 in.
    Wheelbase
    111.50 in.
  • Width at Wheelwell
    41.90 in.
    Cargo Length
    38.10 in.
  • Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    6.7
    Height
    66.80 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.
    Front Hip Room
    51.90 in.
  • Rear Hip Room
    51.70 in.
    Length
    188.50 in.
  • Width
    70.20 in.
    Front Headroom
    39.80 in.
  • Drivetrain
  • Transmission
    5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
    4WD/AWD
    Standard
  • Driveline
    4WD
    Engine Type
    4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
  • Braking
  • ABS Brakes
    Standard
    Anti-Brake System
    4-Wheel ABS
  • Front Brake Type
    Disc
    Rear Brake Type
    Disc
  • Suspension
  • Rear Spring Type
    Leaf
    Front Suspension
    Independent
  • Front Spring Type
    Torsion Bar
    Rear Suspension
    Live
  • Steering Type
    Rack & Pinion
  • Seating
  • Leather Seat
    Standard
    Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
    Standard
  • Standard Seating
    5
  • Weight
  • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    6,500
    Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    2368
  • Standard Payload
    900 lbs
    Maximum Towing
    5600 lbs
  • Maximum Payload
    900 lbs
    Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    1939
  • Maximum GVWR
    5520 lbs
    Standard GVWR
    5320 lbs
  • Standard Towing
    2100 lbs
  • Safety
  • Passenger Airbag
    Standard
    Child Safety Door Locks
    Standard
  • Power Door Locks
    Standard
    Driver Airbag
    Standard
  • Feature
  • Manual Sunroof
    Optional
    Tachometer
    Standard
  • Cruise Control
    Standard
    Tilt Steering
    Standard
  • Rear Window Defogger
    Standard
    Power Windows
    Standard
  • Comfort
  • Air Conditioning
    Standard
  • Wheels and Tires
  • Full Size Spare Tire
    Standard
    Rear Tire Size
    P235/75R15
  • Alloy Wheels
    Standard
    Rear Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
  • Front Tire Size
    P235/75R15
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    15 x 7
  • Tires
    235/75R15
  • Pricing
  • MSRP
    $35,005 USD
    Dealer Invoice
    $31,414 USD
  • Engine
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    160 @ 4200
    Displacement
    4.0L/245
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    16
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    20
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    250 @ 3000
  • Fuel
  • MPG (city)
    15 miles/gallon
    MPG (hwy)
    19 miles/gallon
  • Fuel Tank
    21.00 gallon
    Fuel System
    SPFI

Recall information is limited to registered users of Decode This. Please login or sign up to view recall information. Please note that a subscription is not necessary to view the first two recall records retrieved for a vehicle.

Customized Window Stickers Sell Cars Fast

custom window stickers

Are you looking to sell your car or truck? Decode This now has customizable automotive window stickers to give you a professional and appealing sales tool! See for more information.

In order to see what the window stickers offer please sign up and log in in with your account. You'll be able to create and customize your own window sticker for this or any other VIN. This feature requires you to be logged into the web site to access the service.