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1997 Ford Explorer

United StatesGasoline2WDSUV

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1997
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Body Style
SUV
Generation
2nd Generation (UN105)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.0 V6 OHV
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
162 hp
Power (kW)
119 kW
Torque
305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,958 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
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,480 mm (58.3 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
91 kg (201 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Ford Motor Company
U Platform (U1)

Interior

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual

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 emblem

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Type of Seat
Adult

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
767 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,270 litres
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
Passenger-
Rear-

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Explorer
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
SUV
Variant
Configuration
Explorer SUV Generations2 of 7
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
162 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission