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Explorer
1998 Ford Explorer
United States
Gasoline
AWD
SUV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Body Style
SUV
Generation
2nd Generation 1st Facelift (UN105)
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.0 V8 OHV AWD Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
218 hp
Power (kW)
160 kW
Displacement
4,942 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,813 mm
(189.5 in)
Width
1,783 mm
(70.2 in)
Height
1,720 mm
(67.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,835 mm
(111.6 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
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,486 mm
(58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,486 mm
(58.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.4 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,013 mm
(39.9 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Safety & Security
Airbags
Other Airbags
Pedestrian Airbag
No
Middle Airbag
No
Door-mounted Airbags
No
Seat Belt Airbag
No
Seat Cushion
No
Feature
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
Head Room, Rear
998 mm
(39.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,077 mm
(42.4 in)
Leg Room, Rear
958 mm
(37.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,318 mm
(51.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,318 mm
(51.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Seats
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
Explorer
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
SUV
Variant
Explorer Standard
1991–2026
Explorer SUV Generations
2 of 7
2nd Generation (UN105)
1995–2001
Year
1998
Powertrain
5.0 V8 OHV AWD Automatic
Horsepower
218 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
SUV
AWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
