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EDDIE BAUER
SPECIFICATIONS & FEATURES
TRIM
MSRP
Ford Explorer XLT $26,495
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD $28,815
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer $29,245
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD $31,565
Ford Explorer Limited $35,375
Ford Explorer Limited 4WD $34,165
ENGINES
Type:
4,009cc V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 210 at 5,100
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 254 at 3,700
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 100.4 x 84.4
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 - 14 (RWD) / 19 - 20 (RWD)
 
Type:
4,606cc V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 3-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 292 at 5,750
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 300 at 3,950
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 90.2 x 90.0
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Redline: 6,250
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 / 19 - 20 (RWD)
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.22, 2.29, 1.54, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: V6
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.17, 2.34, 1.52, 1.14, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.55
Available with: V8
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Rear-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.0 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
11.85 x 0.5 in. power-assisted drums
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,436
Weight distribution: 53 / 47
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 5,395
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 22.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
36.8
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • P245/65 R17 all-season tires
  • Spare wheel mounted underbody
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
193.4
Width [in.]:
73.7
Height [in.]:
72.8
Wheelbase [in.]: 113.7
Front Track [in.]: 60.9
Rear Track [in.]: 61.8
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.41
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.2
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.2
Departure Angle [in.]: 23.8
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Chrome and grille
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power remote, folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, folding right door mirror
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rack rails
  • Side steps
  • Trailering hitch with harness
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5 - 7
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.8
Second Row Headroom [in.]: 38.7
Third Row Headroom [in.]: 37.4
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.4
Second Row Legroom [in.]: 36.9
Third Row Legroom [in.]: 34.9
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
59.0
Second Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.9
Third Row Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.1
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
55.4
Second Row Hiproom [in.]: 55.5
Third Row Hiproom [in.]: 45.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
13.6
43.9 (third row folded)
45.1 (without third row)
83.7 - 85.8 (behind first row)
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way power driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, MP3 capability, voice activation, single in-dash CD-player and 4 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Cargo concealed storage
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
  • Lighted glove box
  • Overhead console
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear window defogger
  • Satellite radio capability
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Wireless connectivity
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-Roll Control
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control