2002-2005 Ford Explorer: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Ford Explorer include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door wagon | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 113.8 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 189.5 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.1 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 71.4 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4434 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 88.0 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 22.5 | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.9 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.4 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.9 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.9 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Explorers could have either a V6 or V8 engine. The 4.0-liter V6 produced 210 horsepower, versus 240 for the 4.6-liter V8. Early V6 models could have a manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic transmission, but manual shift was dropped in 2003.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc V6 | 4.0 / 245 | 210 | 250-254 | 5-speed manual: 16/20 5-speed automatic: 15/20 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| ohc V8 | 4.6 / 281 | 239-240 | 280-282 | 5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: 14/19 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive
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