1997 Ford Explorer
1997 Ford Explorer Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$20,085 - $35,005
Original MSRP:
$18,285 - $31,414
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
1997 Ford Explorer Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper - |
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | N/A |
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1997 Ford Explorer Models & Prices
1997 Ford Explorer XL
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr 102" WB XL | $20,085 | $18,285 | $298 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB XL | $21,485 | $19,517 | $318 / Month* | |
| 2dr 102" WB XL 4WD | $22,050 | $20,015 | $326 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB XL 4WD | $23,405 | $21,206 | $346 / Month* | |
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1997 Ford Explorer Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr 102" WB Sport | $21,265 | $19,323 | $315 / Month* | |
| 2dr 102" WB Sport 4WD | $23,095 | $20,934 | $341 / Month* | |
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1997 Ford Explorer XLT
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 112" WB XLT | $24,220 | $21,924 | $358 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD | $26,225 | $23,688 | $386 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB XLT AWD | $26,225 | $23,688 | $386 / Month* | |
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1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer | $29,065 | $26,187 | $427 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD | $30,730 | $27,653 | $451 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD | $31,070 | $27,952 | $456 / Month* | |
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1997 Ford Explorer Limited
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 112" WB Limited | $32,720 | $29,404 | $479 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD | $34,670 | $31,120 | $507 / Month* | |
| 4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD | $35,005 | $31,414 | $512 / Month* | |
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1997 Ford Explorer Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 14/hwy 18 (5.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | ||
| City 14/hwy 19 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | ||
| City 15/hwy 19 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | ||
| City 15/hwy 19 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • |
| City 15/hwy 20 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • |
| City 16/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | ||
| City 18/hwy 23 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero headlamps | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black front bumper w/rub strip | • | ||||
| Black rear trailer tow bumper w/rub strip (3500# capacity) | • | ||||
| Black-out B-pillar | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black-out D-pillar | • | • | • | • | |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • | • | • |
| Bright front bumper w/color-keyed rub strip | • | ||||
| Bright front bumper w/rub strip | • | • | |||
| Bright grille w/painted insert | • | • | • | ||
| Bright rear trailer tow bumper w/rub strip (3500# capacity) | • | • | |||
| Color-coordinated tape stripe | • | • | |||
| Color-keyed body-side moldings | • | • | • | • | |
| Color-keyed front bumper w/rub strip | • | ||||
| Color-keyed grille w/color-keyed insert | • | ||||
| Color-keyed grille w/unique color-keyed insert | • | ||||
| Color-keyed rear trailer tow bumper w/rub strip (3500# capacity) | • | • | |||
| Dual sail-mounted electric remote mirrors | • | • | • | ||
| Dual sail-mounted manual mirrors | • | ||||
| Dual sail-mounted, heated electric remote mirrors | • | ||||
| Flip-open "Opera" windows | • | • | |||
| Fog lamps | • | ||||
| High mounted rear stop light | • | • | • | • | • |
| Hood/instrument panel sound insulation | • | • | • | • | |
| Intermittent wipers | • | ||||
| Luggage rack | • | • | |||
| One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window | • | • | • | • | • |
| Privacy glass-inc: rear quarter window, liftgate window | • | ||||
| Privacy glass-inc: rear quarter window/door/liftgate windows | • | • | • | ||
| Rear window intermittent wiper/washer/defroster | • | • | • | • | |
| Running boards | • | ||||
| Solar tinted windshield/side window glass | • | • | • | • | • |
| Speed sensitive intermittent wipers | • | • | • | • | |
| Tri-color taillamps | • | • | • | • | • |
| Unique 2-tone paint treatment w/Light Prarie Tan tape stripes | • | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) color-keyed coat hooks | • | • | • | • | • |
| 12-volt pwr point | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4 load floor tie-down hooks | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer | • | • | • | • | • |
| Ash tray | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black cigarette lighter | • | • | • | • | • |
| Black deluxe leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | • | • | ||
| Black steering wheel | • | ||||
| Color-keyed A/B-pillar interior moldings | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed cowl side/rear quarter panel/liftgate interior moldings | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed deluxe leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | ||||
| Color-keyed door trim panels w/leather insert/carpeted lower portion/ front-door map pockets/reflectors & seat memory switch | • | ||||
| Color-keyed door trim panels w/soft vinyl insert/carpeted lower portion/ front-door map pocket & reflectors | • | • | • | ||
| Color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | |||
| Color-keyed full-length carpet | • | • | • | • | |
| Color-keyed full-width pad instrument panel w/color-keyed cluster applique | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed molded cloth headliner | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed plastic full door trim panels w/armrest | • | ||||
| Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate | • | • | • | • | • |
| Deluxe color-keyed full-length carpet | • | ||||
| Dome/cargo area light | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual color-keyed cloth visors (RH visor mirror) | • | ||||
| Dual color-keyed cloth visors w/dual illuminated mirrors/auxiliary visors | • | • | • | • | |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror w/autolamp | • | ||||
| Electronic auto temperature control air conditioning | • | ||||
| Electronics group-inc: 2 remote keyless entry transmitters, color-keyed door keypad, anti-theft system, autolock/relock | • | ||||
| Floor console | • | • | |||
| Front dome/map lights w/dual door/liftgate courtesy switches | • | • | • | • | • |
| Glove box w/color-keyed latch | • | • | • | • | • |
| Heater/defroster w/flow-through air ventilation | • | • | • | • | • |
| Illuminated entry | • | • | • | • | • |
| Inside hood release | • | • | • | • | • |
| Knitted vinyl front bucket seats w/headrests | • | • | |||
| Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/digital clock/4 speakers (2 door, 2 quarter trim panel) | • | • | • | ||
| Large bezel JBL audio system-inc: cassette/clock/sub-woofer/amp/digital signal processor/pwr antenna | • | ||||
| Large bezel premium electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette /digital clock/ 4 speakers (2 door, 2 quarter trim panel) | • | ||||
| Limited sport bucket seats w/leather seating surfaces/pwr lumbar support/ 6-way pwr & memory | • | ||||
| Manual air conditioning | • | • | • | • | |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | • | • | • | • | |
| Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrest & "fold flat" feature | • | • | • | • | • |
| Message center-inc: fuel, oil life & warning messages | • | ||||
| Overhead console w/compass, temp, reading lamps | • | ||||
| Premium cloth captain's chairs w/headrests/floor console | • | ||||
| Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls & 2 step unlocking system | • | • | • | • | |
| Pwr lock/unlock lifgate button | • | • | • | • | |
| Pwr windows w/illuminated controls/"one-touch-down" driver side window | • | • | • | • | |
| Rear map light | • | ||||
| Retractable cargo area cover | • | • | • | ||
| Side window demisters, instrument panel air registers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Single-key system | • | • | • | • | • |
| Speed control/tilt steering wheel | • | • | • | • | |
| Sport cloth buckets w/pwr lumbar support/6-way pwr | • | ||||
| Three grab handles | • | • | • | • | • |
| Unique high-series floor console-inc: dual cupholders, ashtray, armrest, rear radio/air cond controls | • | ||||
| Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition & seat belt | • | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| "Control-trac" 4-wheel drive system | • | • | • | • | • |
| 15" chrome steel wheels | • | ||||
| 16" chrome steel wheels | • | ||||
| 17.5 gallon fuel tank | • | • | |||
| 21.0 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • | |
| 2150# capacity front/2760# capacity rear springs | • | • | • | • | • |
| 2260# capacity front/2650# capacity rear springs | • | • | • | • | • |
| 2650# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle | • | • | • | • | • |
| 2800# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3.27 axle ratio | • | • | • | ||
| 3.55 rear axle ratio | • | • | • | ||
| 3.73 limited slip axle ratio | • | • | • | ||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: brake/shift interlock | • | • | • | ||
| 4-wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4.0L (245) EFI V6 engine | • | • | • | ||
| 4.0L (245) SOHC EFI V6 engine | • | • | |||
| 4.10 rear axle ratio | • | ||||
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: brake/shift interlock | • | • | |||
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | ||
| 5.0L (302) EFI V8 engine | • | • | • | ||
| 7.0 5-hole deep dish cast aluminum wheels | • | ||||
| 7.0 5-hole full-face steel wheels | • | ||||
| 7.0 5-hole limited cast aluminum wheels | • | ||||
| 7.0 5-hole luxury cast aluminum wheels | • | ||||
| 72 amp-hr (650 cca) maintenance free battery w/battery saver | • | • | • | • | • |
| 95 amp alternator | • | • | • | • | • |
| All wheel drive | • | • | • | ||
| All-wheel drive transfer case | • | • | • | ||
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • | • |
| HD gas shock absorbers | • | • | • | • | • |
| Hood assist gas cylinders | • | • | • | • | • |
| P225/70R15SL All-Season SBR BSW tires | • | • | • | ||
| P235/75R15SL All-Terrain SBR OWL tires | • | • | • | ||
| P255/70R16 All-Terrain SBR OWL tires | • | ||||
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • |
| Short & long arm front suspension | • | • | • | • | • |
| Super engine cooling | • | • | • | • | • |
| Transfer case w/skid plate | • | • | • | • | • |
| Underbody mounted P225 full-size spare tire | • | ||||
| Underbody mounted P235 "Temp" full-size spare tire | • | ||||
| Underbody mounted P235 full-size spare tire | • | • | • | ||
| Underbody mounted temp spare tire/steel wheel | • |
SAFETY FEATURES Features
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| child safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cross-vehicle beam | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger air bags (SRS) | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual note horn | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front outboard lap/adjustable-height shoulder safety belts | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear outboard head restraints | • | • | • | • | • |
| Side door guard beams | • | • | • | • | • |
1997 Ford Explorer Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 100# MAX CAPACITY LUGGAGE RACK | • | • | • | ||
| 15" CHROME STEEL WHEELS | • | ||||
| 15" CHROME STEEL WHEELS (REQ: 99P Engine) | • | ||||
| 400 WATT SINGLE ELEMENT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | • | • | • | • | • |
| 47P SPORT APPEARANCE PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| AUTOMATIC RIDE CONTROL | • | ||||
| AUTOMATIC RIDE CONTROL (REQ: 946A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| DECOR GROUP -inc: privacy glass, color-keyed body-side molding (REQ:17C Rear Wiper/Washer/ Defroster) | • | ||||
| DEEP DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: steel spare | • | ||||
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR/AUTOLAMP -inc: auto day/ night mirror, auto headlamps (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR/AUTOLAMP -inc: auto day/ night mirror, auto headlamps (REQ: 945B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR/AUTOLAMP -inc: auto day/ night mirror, auto headlamps (REQ: 946A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| ELECTRONICS GROUP -inc: 2 remote keyless entry transmitters, keypad, anti-theft system, autolock/relock | • | ||||
| ELECTRONICS GROUP -inc: 2 remote keyless entry transmitters, keypad, anti-theft system, autolock/relock (REQ:945B Preferred Equipment pkg) | • | ||||
| FLOOR MATS | • | ||||
| FLOOR MATS/CARGO COVER GROUP | • | ||||
| HIGH SERIES FLOOR CONSOLE -inc: rear heat/air cond/radio controls (REQ: 151 Electronics Group) | • | ||||
| HIGH SERIES FLOOR CONSOLE -inc: rear heat/air cond/radio controls (REQ: 945B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| INTEGRATED REAR CHILD SEAT -inc: rear seat recliner | • | • | • | ||
| INTEGRATED REAR CHILD SEAT -inc: rear seat recliner (N/A w/A_ Seats) | • | ||||
| JBL AUDIO SYSTEM W/CASSETTE -inc: clock, sub-woofer, amplifier, digital signal processor, pwr antenna (REQ: 418 Floor Console, 151 Electronics Group) | • | ||||
| JBL AUDIO SYSTEM W/CASSETTE -inc: clock, sub-woofer, amplifier, digital signal processor, pwr antenna (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| JBL AUDIO SYSTEM W/CASSETTE -inc: clock, sub-woofer, amplifier, digital signal processor, pwr antenna (REQ: 945B Preferred Equipment Pkg, 418 Floor Console,151 Electronics Group) | • | ||||
| LICENSE PLATE BRACKET *Req & generated in states issuing 2 license plates* | • | • | • | • | • |
| LUXURY GROUP -inc: high series floor console w/dual cupholders, rear heat/air cond/radio controls, front overhead console w/rear reading lamps/elect compass/outside temp, electronics group w/2 keyless remote transmitters/keypad/anti-theft & auto lock/ relock, fog lamps (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| LUXURY GROUP -inc: high series floor console w/dual cupholders, rear heat/air cond/radio controls, front overhead console w/rear reading lamps/elect compass/outside temp, electronics group w/2 keyless remote transmitters/keypad/anti-theft & auto lock/ relock, fog lamps (REQ: 945B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| LUXURY GROUP -inc: high series floor console w/dual cupholders, rear heat/air cond/radio controls, front overhead console w/rear reading lamps/elect compass/outside temp, electronics group w/2 keyless remote transmitters/keypad/anti-theft & auto lock/ relock, fog lamps (REQ: 946A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: amplifier | • | • | |||
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: amplifier (REQ: 52N Speed Control, 17C Rear Wiper) | • | ||||
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC -inc: clock | • | • | |||
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC -inc: clock (REQ: 52N Speed Control, 17C Rear Wiper) | • | ||||
| PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC -inc: clock (REQ: 942A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| PREMIUM GROUP -inc: elect auto temp control, message center, JBL audio system (REQ: 946A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| PREMIUM SPORT PKG -inc: medium graphite wheellip/rocker moldings, medium graphite front & rear bumpers/side step bar/rear quarter panel extension, P235/75R15 tires, 15" chrome wheels, rear tow hook,luggage rack (REQ: X46 or XD4 Axle) *GROSS* | • | ||||
| PREMIUM SPORT PKG -inc: medium graphite wheellip/rocker moldings, medium graphite front & rear bumpers/side step bar/rear quarter panel extension, P255/70R16 tires, 16" chrome wheels, rear tow hook,luggage rack (REQ: 99E Engine & X42 or XD2 Axle) *GROSS* | • | ||||
| PRICED DORA | • | • | • | • | • |
| PWR EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: elect mirrors, pwr windows/door locks, high series door trim panels, "One-Touch Down" feature on driver side, accessory delay, two step unlocking system w/lock/unlock button in cargo area (REQ: 17C Rear Wiper, 52N Speed Control) | • | ||||
| PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: front overhead console w/rear reading lamps | • | ||||
| PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: front overhead console w/rear reading lamps (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg, 615 Luggage Rack) | • | ||||
| PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: front overhead console w/rear reading lamps (REQ: 945B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: front overhead console w/rear reading lamps (REQ: 946A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| REAR WINDOW WASHER/INTERMITTENT WIPER/ DEFROSTER -inc: speed sensitive front wipers w/mist (REQ: 52N Speed Control) *req in New York state* | • | ||||
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER | • | ||||
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 418 Floor Console) | • | ||||
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER (REQ: 945B Preferred Equipment Pkg, 418 Floor Console) | • | ||||
| RUNNING BOARDS *deletes rocker molding* | • | • | |||
| SIDE STEP BAR | • | ||||
| SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING WHEEL (REQ: 17C Rear Wiper) | • | ||||
| VOICE ACTIVATED CELLULAR PHONE | • | ||||
| VOICE ACTIVATED CELLULAR PHONE (REQ: 946A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • |
AXLE Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 3.27 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/428 Emissions or 47P Sport Pkg) (N/A w/99X Engine & 44D Trans) | • | ||||
| 3.27 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/428 Emissions) (N/A w/ 99X Engine & 44D Trans) | • | ||||
| 3.27 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99X Engine & 44M Trans) | • | • | |||
| 3.27 AXLE RATIO (w/428 Emissions REQ: 99X Engine & 44M Trans) (w/99X Engine REQ: 44M Trans) | • | ||||
| 3.27 AXLE RATIO (w/428 Emissions REQ: 99X Engine & 44M Trans) (w/99X Engine REQ: 44M Trans) (N/A w/47P Sport Pkg) | • | ||||
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/428 Emissions) | • | ||||
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 428 Emissions & 99E Engine) | • | ||||
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 428 Emissions & 99E Engine) (N/A w/47P Sport Pkg) | • | ||||
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 428 Emissions) (N/A w/ 99X Engine & 44D Trans) | • | ||||
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 428 Emissions) (N/A w/47P Sport Pkg) (N/A w/99X Engine & 44D Trans) | • | ||||
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99E Engine) | • | • | • | ||
| 3.55 AXLE RATIO (w/428 Emissions REQ: 99X Engine & 44M Trans) (w/99X Engine REQ: 44M Trans) | • | • | |||
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 428 Emissions) | • | ||||
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99X Engine & 44D Trans) | • | • | |||
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99X Engine & 44D Trans) (N/A w/47P Sport Pkg) | • | ||||
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ:44D Trans) (w/99E Engine REQ: 428 Emissions) | • | • | |||
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (w/o 47P Sport Pkg REQ: 99X Engine & 44D Trans) | • | ||||
| 3.73 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3.73 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) (N/A w/ 47P Sport Pkg) | • | ||||
| 3.73 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) (REQ: 99P Engine) | • | ||||
| 4.10 AXLE RATIO | • | ||||
| 4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 47P Sport Pkg) | • | ||||
| 4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99E Engine) | • | ||||
| 4.10 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) | • | ||||
| 4.10 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) (REQ: 47P Sport Pkg) | • | ||||
| 4.10 LIMITED SLIP AXLE -inc:trailer towing pkg (trailer wiring harness, HD flasher) (REQ: 99E Engine) | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS | • | • | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *for units shipped/sold to California/Massachusetts/New York dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | • | • | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *only available on units sold to authorized governmental units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions Override) | • | • | • | • | • |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | • | • | • | • | • |
| NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK REGISTRATION *req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/Massachusetts/New York location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | • | • | • | • |
| NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *for units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | • | • | • | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L (245) EFI V6 ENGINE (STD) | • | • | • | ||
| 4.0L (245) SOHC EFI V6 ENGINE (REQ: 44D Auto Trans) | • | • | • | ||
| 4.0L (245) SOHC EFI V6 ENGINE (STD) | • | • | |||
| 5.0L (302) EFI V8 ENGINE -inc: limited slip axle | • | • | |||
| 5.0L (302) EFI V8 ENGINE -inc: limited slip axle (REQ: 44U Auto Trans & T7R Tires & 646 Chrome Wheels) | • | ||||
| 5.0L (302) EFI V8 ENGINE -inc: limited slip axle (REQ: 44U Auto Trans) | • | • | |||
| 5.0L (302) EFI V8 ENGINE -inc: limited slip axle (REQ: 646 Chrome Wheels) | • | ||||
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 99P Engine & BOST, NEWY, PHIL, WASH, TWIN CIT,SEAT Region) | • | ||||
| REGIONAL PROGRAM CODE (REQ: 99X Engine & ATLA, ORLA, MEMP, SWST Region) | • | ||||
| SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT (REQ: 99P Engine & BOST, NEWY, PHIL, WASH, TWIN CIT,SEAT Region) | • | ||||
| SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT (REQ: 99P Engine) | • | • | |||
| SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT (REQ: 99X Engine & ATLA, ORLA, MEMP, SWST Region) | • |
NOTE Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ** ALL VEHICLES SOLD IN 1997 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE W/A GVWR OF 6,000 LBS OR LESS ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** | • |
PAINT Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKER TWO-TONE PAINT | • | ||||
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • | • | |
| UNIQUE TWO-TONE PAINT (STD) | • |
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 931A SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| 934B SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| 941A XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| 942A EDDIE BAUER PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| 945B XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| 946A EDDIE BAUER PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||||
| EDDIE BAUER PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: leather sport bucket seats *GROSS* | • | ||||
| EDDIE BAUER PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: leather sport bucket seats, luxury group, premium group *GROSS* | • | ||||
| LIMITED PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: contents listed in std equipment | • | ||||
| SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: P235/75R15 all-terrain tires, premium AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, auto trans, cloth sport buckets, luxury group, floor mats *GROSS* | • | ||||
| SPORT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: P235/75R15 all-terrain tires, premium AM/FM stereo w/ cassette, cloth captain's chairs *GROSS* | • | ||||
| XL PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc: base vehicle only | • | ||||
| XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc:premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette, luggage rack *GROSS* | • | ||||
| XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG -inc:premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette, luggage rack, cloth sport bucket seats, luxury group, auto trans, floor mats, cargo cover group *GROSS* | • |
REGION Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA, ORLANDO, MEMPHIS, SOUTHWEST Region | • | ||||
| BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, DENVER, KANSAS CITY, TWIN CITIES & SEATTLE Region | • | ||||
| NATIONAL REGION | • |
SEAT TYPE Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOTH 60/40 SPLIT BENCH W/STOWAGE BIN -inc: floor consolette (N/A w/44M Trans) | • | ||||
| CLOTH 60/40 SPLIT BENCH W/STOWAGE BIN -inc: floor consolette (REQ: 941A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| CLOTH 60/40 SPLIT BENCH W/STOWAGE BIN -inc: floor consolette (REQ: 941A Preferred Equipment Pkg) (N/A w/44M Trans) | • | ||||
| CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS -inc: floor console | • | ||||
| CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS -inc: floor console (REQ: 931A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| CLOTH CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS -inc: floor console (STD) (REQ: 941A Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS (STD) -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver/passenger seat | • | ||||
| CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver seat | • | ||||
| CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver/ passenger seat | • | ||||
| KNITTED VINYL BUCKETS (STD) | • | ||||
| LUXURY BUCKETS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACE -inc: dual pwr 6-way seats, pwr lumbar support, 3-position driver's memory seat (STD) | • | ||||
| SPORT BUCKETS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACE -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver seat (REQ: 934B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • | ||||
| SPORT BUCKETS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACE -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver/passenger seat | • | ||||
| SPORT BUCKETS W/LEATHER SEATING SURFACE -inc: pwr lumbar support, floor console, 6-way pwr driver/passenger seat (REQ: 945B Preferred Equipment Pkg) | • |
TIRES Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P225/70R15SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | • | • | |||
| P225/70R15SL ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (N/A w/99P Engine) | • | ||||
| P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES | • | • | |||
| P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (REQ: 99P Engine) | • | ||||
| P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) | • | • | • | ||
| P255/70R16 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (REQ: 47P Premium Sport Pkg) | • | ||||
| P255/70R16 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: brake/shift interlock | • | • | • | ||
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: brake/shift interlock (REQ: 99P Engine) | • | • | • | ||
| 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: brake/shift interlock | • | • | • | ||
| 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: brake/shift interlock (REQ: 99E Engine) | • | • | |||
| 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: brake/shift interlock (STD) | • | • | |||
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • |
1997 Ford Explorer Technical Specifications
Brakes
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel | Four-Wheel | Four-Wheel | Four-Wheel | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.38 x 1.33 | 11.38 x 1.33 | 11.38 x 1.33 | 11.38 x 1.33 | 11.38 x 1.33 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.86 x 1.24 | 10.86 x 1.24 | 10.86 x 1.24 | 10.86 x 1.24 | 10.86 x 1.24 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 69.4 | 69.4 | 81.6 | 81.6 | 81.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 32.6 | 32.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 160 @ 4200 | 160 @ 4200 | 160 @ 4200 | 205 @ 5000 | 205 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 225 @ 2800 | 225 @ 2800 | 225 @ 2800 | 250 @ 3000 | 250 @ 3000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 67.8 | 67.8 | 67.6 | 67.6 | 67.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 101.7 | 101.7 | 111.5 | 111.5 | 111.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.2 |
Fuel Tank
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.5 | 17.5 | 21.0 | 21.0 | 21.0 |
Steering
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.7 | 34.7 | 37.3 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
Tires
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P225/70R15 | P235/75R15 | P225/70R15 | P255/70R16 | P235/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/70R15 | P235/75R15 | P225/70R15 | P255/70R16 | P235/75R15 |
Transmission
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| XL | Sport | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.5 | 36.5 | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 |
1997 Ford Explorer Safety Features
Safety Features
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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