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Explorer
1996 Ford Explorer
United States
Gasoline
2WD
SUV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1996
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Body Style
SUV
Generation
2nd Generation (UN105)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.0 V8 EFI Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
208 hp
Power (kW)
153 kW
Displacement
4,942 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,429 mm
(174.4 in)
Width
1,783 mm
(70.2 in)
Height
1,714 mm
(67.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,593 mm
(102.1 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,480 mm
(58.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,480 mm
(58.3 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Belt Pretensioner
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Ford Motor Company
U Platform (U1)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Central Bore (CB), front
70.5
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
Cassette
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Rear
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Colour
Black
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Yes
Automatic Close
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
767 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,270 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Explorer
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
SUV
Variant
Explorer Standard
1991–2026
Explorer SUV Generations
2 of 7
2nd Generation (UN105)
1995–2001
Year
1996
Powertrain
5.0 V8 EFI Automatic
Horsepower
208 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
SUV
2WD
Gasoline
