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XLS 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS
Brakes
| Brake Type |
Pwr |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.85 x 0.37 |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.01 x 0.37 |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
48.3 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
48.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
86.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
44.5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
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| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) |
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| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) |
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| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) |
41.4 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
73.5 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) |
- TBD - |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
45.3 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
7.8 |
Doors
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
650 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1950 |
Engine
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
210 @ 5100 |
| Displacement |
4.0L/245 |
| Fuel System |
SEFI |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
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| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
254 @ 3700 |
| Engine Order Code |
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| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V6 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
72.1 |
| Step Up Height - Side (in) |
- TBD - |
| Step Up Height - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Side Door Opening Width (in) |
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| Side Door Opening Height (in) |
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| Rear Door Opening Width (in) |
48.3 |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) |
33.6 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
8.5 |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
8.5 |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
30.7 |
| Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) |
44.1 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
31.6 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
71.4 |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) |
189.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
113.8 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| Fuel Tank Location |
Midship |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
22.5 |
Interior Dimensions
| Third Shoulder Room (in) |
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| Passenger Capacity |
7 |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Third Hip Room (in) |
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| Second Leg Room (in) |
35.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
58.9 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
54.2 |
| Third Head Room (in) |
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| Third Leg Room (in) |
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| Second Head Room (in) |
38.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
55.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
59.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.4 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
39.9 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
15 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
38.4 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
36.8 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
18.9 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
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Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Ford Explorer |
| Body Code |
114" WB |
| Body Style |
4 Door |
Suspension
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Coil spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Coil spring |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent SLA |
| Axle Type - Rear |
Independent SLA |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
2800 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3600 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.73 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.55 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32.00 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
32.00 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.34 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
.77 |
Tires
| Spare Tire Order Code |
- TBD - |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
T65 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
- TBD - |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
T65 |
| Front Tire Order Code |
- TBD - |
| Front Tire Order Code |
T65 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1460 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1460 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P235/70R16 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P255/70R16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/70R16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/70R16 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
- TBD - |
| Front Tire Size |
P235/70R16 |
| Front Tire Size |
P255/70R16 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
- TBD - |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
720 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
- TBD - |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1460 |
Trailering
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
328 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
580 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
3280 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
500 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5800 |
Transmission
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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| Transfer Case Model |
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| Trans PTO Access |
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| Trans Power Take Off |
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| Clutch Size (in) |
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| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.07 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.75 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.55 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.44 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.25 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Order Code |
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| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Vehicle
Weight Information
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
5420 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
7700 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
10240 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
2046 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2240 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
3000 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
2735 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7 |
