| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ford |
| Model | Explorer |
| Generation | Explorer III |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2002 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | SUV |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg 16.8 UK mpg 6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg 22.8 UK mpg 8.1 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h 114.95 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.2 kg/Nm, 193.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 242 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 52.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 380 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 280.27 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | Modular |
| Engine displacement | 4601 cm3 280.77 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 90.2 mm 3.55 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90 mm 3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 17.6 l 18.6 US qt | 15.49 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1965 kg 4332.08 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 1320 l 46.62 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 2490 l 87.93 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4810 mm 189.37 in. |
| Width | 1830 mm 72.05 in. |
| Height | 1830 mm 72.05 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm 113.78 in. |
| Front track | 1545 mm 60.83 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1555 mm 61.22 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/70 R16 |
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