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1998 Ford Explorer 4dr 112" WB XL 4WD

MSRP: $23480.00 Invoice: $21287.00

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Standard Features - Capacities and Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5
Gross Axle Wt Rating (lb) 2710
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (lb) 2950
Curb Weight (lb) 2217
Rear Curb Weight (lb) 1929
Gross Vehicle Wt Rating (lb) 5340
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) 16
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG) 20
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lb) 6,500
Dead Weight Hitch (lb) 3500
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load 350
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb) 5160
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load 1005
Type of Engine Gas V6
Displacement 4.0L/245
Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower 160 @ 4200
SAE Net Torque (lb ft) 225 @ 2750
Number of Forward Gears 5
Transmission Type Description Line 1 Manual w/OD
Clutch Size (in) 10
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F 650
Maximum Capacity (amps) 95
Total System Capacity (qts) 7.8
Type of Frame Single Channel
Rear spring type Multi-Leaf
Capacity (lb) 2710
Rear spring capacity (lb) 2950
Rear axle type Semi-Floating
Capacity (lb) 2850
Rear axle capacity (lb) 3200
Ratio (:1) 3.55
Rear axle ratio (:1) 3.55
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) 35
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm) 35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in) 1.34
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in) 0.77
Rear tire size P225/70R15
Spare tire size P225/70R15
Capacity - each (lb) 1593
Rear tire capacity (lb) 1593
Spare tire capacity (lb) 1593
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph 760
Rear tire revolutions @ 45 mph 760
Spare tire revolutions @ 45 mph 760
Rear wheel size (in) 15 x 7
Spare wheel size (in) 15 x 6
Rear wheel type Steel
Spare wheel type Steel
Curb to Curb 37.3
Wall to Wall 40.4
ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc Yes
Rear disc brake (Yes/No) Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.02
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in) 11.2 x 0.47
Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.0
Tank Location Midship
Head Room (in) 39.9
Leg Room (in) 42.4
Shoulder Room (in) 57.9
Hip Room (in) 51.9
Second seat head room (in) 39.3
Second seat leg room (in) 36.8
Second seat shoulder room (in) 56.8
Second seat hip room (in) 51.9
Wheelbase (in) 111.6
Length, Overall w/rear bumper 189.5
Height, Overall (in) 67.5
Overhang (in), Front 33.9
Rear w/bumper 44.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 28.6
Rear 6.7
Rear Door Type Liftgate
Rear Door Opening (in), Height 33.7
Width 46.9
Step Up Height (in), Front 20.0
to Seat 1 71.4
to Seat 2 38.7
Wheelhousings (in) 41.9
to Seat 1 81.6
to Seat 2 42.6
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