1997 Ford Explorer XL



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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMDU34X9VZB95352
Stock #: 28069T
Model Code: U34
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Red
  • Mileage 249,862
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 16/20 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl - 4 L
  • Transmission 5-Speed Manual with Overdrive
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • 4WD/AWD
  • 2nd Row Captain/Bucket Seat

Dealer Comments

Clean CARFAX.

1997 Ford Explorer Red 4.0L V6 4WD 5-Speed Manual with Overdrive


16/20 City/Highway MPG

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All Features

  • Hood assist gas cylinders
  • Transfer case w/skid plate
  • "Control-trac" 4-wheel drive system
  • 3.55 rear axle ratio
  • 4-wheel drive
  • 72 amp-hr (650 cca) maintenance free battery w/battery saver
  • 95 amp alternator
  • 2260# capacity front/2650# capacity rear springs
  • 2800# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle
  • Short & long arm front suspension
  • HD gas shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • P225/70R15SL All-Season SBR BSW tires
  • Underbody mounted P225 full-size spare tire
  • 7.0 5-hole full-face steel wheels
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
  • 21.0 gallon fuel tank
  • Bright front bumper w/rub strip
  • Bright rear trailer tow bumper w/rub strip (3500# capacity)
  • Body-color door handles
  • Black-out B-pillar
  • Bright grille w/painted insert
  • Aero headlamps
  • High mounted rear stop light
  • Tri-color taillamps
  • Dual sail-mounted manual mirrors
  • Solar tinted windshield/side window glass
  • Intermittent wipers
  • One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window
  • Knitted vinyl front bucket seats w/headrests
  • Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrest & "fold flat" feature
  • Color-keyed full-length carpet
  • Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
  • Black steering wheel
  • 4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Single-key system
  • Inside hood release
  • Illuminated entry
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition & seat belt
  • Heater/defroster w/flow-through air ventilation
  • Side window demisters, instrument panel air registers
  • Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/digital clock/4 speakers (2 door, 2 quarter trim panel)
  • Color-keyed full-width pad instrument panel w/color-keyed cluster applique
  • 12-volt pwr point
  • Glove box w/color-keyed latch
  • Ash tray
  • Black cigarette lighter
  • Manual day/night rearview mirror
  • Color-keyed A/B-pillar interior moldings
  • Color-keyed cowl side/rear quarter panel/liftgate interior moldings
  • Color-keyed plastic full door trim panels w/armrest
  • Color-keyed molded cloth headliner
  • Dual color-keyed cloth visors (RH visor mirror)
  • Three grab handles
  • (2) color-keyed coat hooks
  • Front dome/map lights w/dual door/liftgate courtesy switches
  • Dome/cargo area light
  • 4 load floor tie-down hooks
  • Driver & front passenger air bags (SRS)
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
  • Front outboard lap/adjustable-height shoulder safety belts
  • child safety rear door locks
  • Front/rear outboard head restraints
  • Side door guard beams
  • Cross-vehicle beam
  • Dual note horn

4.0L (245) EFI V6 ENGINE

  • (STD)

  • 3.55 Axle Ratio
  • Cloth Captain's Chairs
  • Decor Group
  • Power Equipment Group
  • Rear Intermittent Wiper & Defogger
  • Convenience Group
  • 4 Speakers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Illuminated entry
  • Front wheel independent suspension
  • Front reading lights
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Bumpers: chrome
  • Adjustable head restraints: rear w/tilt
  • AM/FM radio
  • ABS brakes
  • Voltmeter
  • Tachometer
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Air Conditioning
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Vehicle
    • Rear Door Type: Liftgate
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 20
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 95
    • Maximum Alternator Watts: 1425
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.8
  • Weight Information
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 2690
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3000
    • Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2227
    • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 1939
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 5340
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 6,500
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3500
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2,100
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 765
    • Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A
    • Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Torsion bar
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Two-stage variable
    • Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 2690
    • Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3000
    • Axle Type - Front: Independent SLA
    • Axle Type - Rear: Semi-floating Ford
    • Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 2800
    • Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3200
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.55
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.55
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 35
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 35
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.42
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.8
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: Power
    • Brake ABS System: Four-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.38 x 1.33
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.86 x 1.24
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Order Code: T7H
    • Rear Tire Order Code: T7H
    • Spare Tire Order Code: T7H
    • Front Tire Size: P225/70R15
    • Rear Tire Size: P225/70R15
    • Spare Tire Size: P225/70R15
    • Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 1593
    • Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 1593
    • Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 760
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: 760
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: - TBD -
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 15 x 7
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 15 x 7
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6
    • Front Wheel Material: Steel
    • Rear Wheel Material: Steel
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Power
    • Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 17.0
    • Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: 15.0
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 37.3
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 40.4
  • Frame
    • Frame Type: Single channel w/crossmembers
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.0
    • Fuel Tank Location: Midship
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 111.5
    • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in): 188.5
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.2
    • Height, Overall (in): 67.6
    • Overhang, Front (in): 33.8
    • Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in): 43.2
    • Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 27.3
    • Ground Clearance, Front (in): 6.7
    • Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 6.7
    • Rear Door Opening Height (in): 33.7
    • Rear Door Opening Width (in): 46.9
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 73.3
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 38.1
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 41.9
    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 81.6
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 42.6
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 5
    • Front Head Room (in): 39.9
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 51.9
    • Second Head Room (in): 39.3
    • Second Leg Room (in): 37.7
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
    • Second Hip Room (in): 51.7
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: 4 Door XL
    • Body Code: 112" WB
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