2004 Ford Explorer
2004 Ford Explorer Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$26,600 - $37,555
Original MSRP:
$24,179 - $33,929
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2004 Ford Explorer Review
"Wider availability of its antiskid system and the addition of optional 2nd-row bucket seats mark 2004 for America's best-selling SUV. Explorer is available with a 3rd-row seat for 7-passenger capacity and comes with a V6 or V8 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Available with either engine is rear-wheel drive, Ford's ControlTrac 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement, and all-wheel drive. The AWD system is shared with the similar Mercury Mountaineer, and unlike ControlTrac, does not include low-range gearing. Explorer is among the few midsize SUVs with independent rear suspension. ABS is standard. Ford's AdvanceTrac antiskid system, previously optional only with the V8 engine, is now also available with the V6. Torso side airbags are unavailable, but the optional head-protecting curtain side airbags cover the 1st and 2nd seating rows and are designed to deploy in side impacts and rollovers. Newly optional in Eddie Bauer and Limited models for '04 are 2nd-row bucket seats with a center console. Other available features include rear DVD entertainment, tire-pressure monitor, rear-obstacle detection, and power-adjustable pedals. The Lincoln Aviator also shares the basic Explorer/Mountaineer design."
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | N/A |
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2004 Ford Explorer Models & Prices
2004 Ford Explorer XLS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS | $26,600 | $24,179 | $394 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD | $29,065 | $26,373 | $430 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS AWD | $29,065 | $26,373 | $430 / Month* | |
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2004 Ford Explorer XLS Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport | $28,015 | $25,438 | $415 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4WD | $30,240 | $27,418 | $447 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport AWD | $30,240 | $27,418 | $447 / Month* | |
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2004 Ford Explorer XLT
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT | $29,580 | $26,831 | $437 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT | $30,380 | $27,543 | $449 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD | $31,805 | $28,811 | $470 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT AWD | $31,805 | $28,811 | $470 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD | $32,605 | $29,523 | $481 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT AWD | $32,605 | $29,523 | $481 / Month* | |
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2004 Ford Explorer XLT Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport | $30,755 | $27,877 | $455 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport | $31,555 | $28,589 | $466 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4WD | $32,980 | $29,857 | $487 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport AWD | $32,980 | $29,857 | $487 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD | $33,780 | $30,569 | $498 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport AWD | $33,780 | $30,569 | $498 / Month* | |
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2004 Ford Explorer NBX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L NBX 4WD | $32,980 | $29,857 | $487 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L NBX 4WD | $33,780 | $30,569 | $498 / Month* | |
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2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer | $33,655 | $30,458 | $497 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer | $34,455 | $31,170 | $508 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD | $35,880 | $32,438 | $529 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer AWD | $35,880 | $32,438 | $529 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD | $36,680 | $33,150 | $540 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer AWD | $36,680 | $33,150 | $540 / Month* | |
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2004 Ford Explorer Limited
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited | $34,530 | $31,237 | $509 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited | $35,330 | $31,949 | $521 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD | $36,755 | $33,217 | $541 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited AWD | $36,755 | $33,217 | $541 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD | $37,555 | $33,929 | $553 / Month* | |
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited AWD | $37,555 | $33,929 | $553 / Month* | |
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2004 Ford Explorer Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 12 (E85)/hwy 15 (E85) (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| City 12 (E85)/hwy 16 (E85) (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| City 15 (Gas)/hwy 20 (Gas) (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| City 15/hwy 19 (4.6L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| City 15/hwy 20 (4.6L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | |||
| City 16 (Gas)/hwy 21 (Gas) (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| Arizona Beige lower body-side cladding | • | ||||||
| Arizona Beige wheel lip moldings | • | ||||||
| Automatic on/off headlamps | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Black folding heated pwr mirrors w/approach lamps | • | • | |||||
| Black folding pwr mirrors | • | • | |||||
| Black folding pwr mirrors w/approach lamps | • | • | • | ||||
| Black lower body-side cladding | • | ||||||
| Black roof rails | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Black roof rails w/crossbars | • | ||||||
| Black side step bars | • | • | |||||
| Black wheel lip moldings | • | ||||||
| Black-grained door handles | • | • | • | • | |||
| Black-out B-pillar treatment | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | ||||||
| body-color wheel lip moldings | • | ||||||
| Chrome egg crate design grille | • | • | • | ||||
| Chrome roof rails | • | ||||||
| Color-keyed door handles | • | • | • | ||||
| Color-keyed running boards | • | ||||||
| Dual intermittent rear wiper/washer | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Exterior liftgate release switch | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Faceted reflector quad beam headlights | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fog lamps | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Hood/instrument panel sound insulation | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Lower Arizona Beige/upper body-color front/rear bumpers | • | ||||||
| Lower black/upper body-color front/rear bumpers | • | ||||||
| Lower platinum/upper body-color front/rear bumpers | • | ||||||
| Medium Dark Platinum body-side moldings | • | • | |||||
| Medium Dark Platinum front/rear bumpers | • | • | |||||
| Medium Dark Platinum wheel lip moldings | • | ||||||
| Medium Platinum egg crate design grille | • | • | • | ||||
| Monochrome exterior appearance | • | ||||||
| One-piece top-hinged liftgate-inc: flip-open rear window, paddle-type handle | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Painted monochromatic body-color front/rear bumpers | • | • | |||||
| Painted monochromatic lower body-side cladding | • | ||||||
| Platinum gloss side step bars | • | ||||||
| Platinum lower body-side cladding | • | ||||||
| Platinum wheel lip moldings | • | ||||||
| Privacy glass-inc: rear door/rear quarter/liftgate glass | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Running boards | • | ||||||
| Satin nickel egg crate design grille | • | ||||||
| Security approach lamps | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door glass | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Speed-sensitive dual intermittent front wipers | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Two-tone front/rear fascias | • |
INTERIOR Features
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| (3) grab handles | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| (4) color-keyed coat hooks | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| (4) load floor tie-down hooks/child seat tether anchors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-passenger seating | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 6-gauge instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure w/ warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer, outside temp gauge, compass | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat w/head restraints | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Air conditioning w/dual zone automatic temperature control | • | • | |||||
| Auxiliary steering wheel audio/climate controls | • | • | |||||
| Black front/rear rubber floor mats | • | ||||||
| Black leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | • | • | ||||
| Cargo area dome light | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cargo area soft liner w/storage bag | • | ||||||
| Cargo management system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth insert door trim spears | • | • | |||||
| Cloth low-back front buckets w/adjustable head restraints | • | • | |||||
| Cloth low-back front sport bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints, 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver/front passenger lumbar support | • | • | • | ||||
| Color-keyed 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | • | |||||
| Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/covered vanity mirrors | • | • | |||||
| Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Color-keyed full door trim panels-inc: armrest/pull handle, color-keyed inserts, map pockets | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed full-length carpet | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed woven cloth headliner | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Electrochromic rearview mirror | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Electronic AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD player, clock-inc: 290-watt Audiophile system | • | • | |||||
| Electronic AM/FM stereo w/CD, 4-speakers, 60-watts | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Fixed antenna | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Flow-through ventilation | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front dome/map light | • | • | |||||
| Front door integrated 20-oz cup holders | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear dome/map light w/2nd row reading lamp | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| High-series floor console-inc: storage bin, (2) front & (2) rear cup holders, front & rear pwr points, coin holder, tissue/map holder, molded mat w/pencil holder, heat vents/AC registers | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Homelink universal garage door opener | • | • | |||||
| Illuminated entry w/key fob activation | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Illuminated glove box w/color-keyed latch | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure gauges w/warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer | • | • | |||||
| Keyless entry pad | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Leather console trim elements | • | ||||||
| Leather-trimmed heated front bucket seats w/6-way pwr, adjustable head restraints, manual lumbar supports, 2-position driver seat memory | • | • | |||||
| Leather-trimmed heated front bucket seats w/6-way pwr, manual lumbar supports, 2-position driver seat memory | • | • | |||||
| Low-series floor console-inc: storage bin, (2) front & (2) rear cup holders, cigar lighter socket w/tethered cap, front pwr point, coin holder, tissue/ map holder, molded mat w/pencil holder | • | ||||||
| Mandarin teak woodgrain door trim spears/instrument panel | • | ||||||
| Medium pecan woodgrain cordia door trim spears/instrument panel | • | ||||||
| Message center | • | • | • | • | |||
| Overhead console-inc: two map/dome lamps, ticket clip, sunglass holder, garage door opener bin | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Perimeter alarm | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Pwr accessory delay | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr adjustable pedals w/memory | • | • | |||||
| Pwr door locks w/cargo area lock/unlock button | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 key fobs, 2-stage unlocking, autolock, liftgate glass release | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Securilock passive anti-theft system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Soft release parking brake | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Speed control w/fingertip control, tap-up/tap-down feature | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tilt steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Warm steel accent door trim spears/instrument panel | • | • | • | ||||
| Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, safety belt, door ajar | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 130-amp alternator | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 16" "electric silver" painted full face steel wheels | • | ||||||
| 16" "sparkle silver" painted cast aluminum wheels | • | • | |||||
| 17" chromed cast aluminum wheels | • | ||||||
| 17" machined aluminum wheels | • | • | |||||
| 17" satin nickel cast aluminum wheels | • | ||||||
| 22.5 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 2735# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| 2800# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3.55 axle ratio | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 FFV engine | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4.6L (281) SOHC SEFI V8 engine | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| All-wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Black finish front tow hooks | • | ||||||
| Class II trailer towing w/receiver hitch-inc: 3500# capacity, 4-pin connector | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Control-Trac part-time 4WD transfer case | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front linear rate coil springs | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fuel tank/transfer case skid plates | • | ||||||
| Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel, underbody mount | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Full-time AWD transfer case | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| HD gas shock absorbers | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Hood assist gas cylinders | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Independent rear suspension | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| P235/70R16 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | • | |||||
| P235/70R16 all-season SBR OWL tires | • | • | |||||
| P245/65R17 all-terrain SBR BSW tires | • | ||||||
| P245/65R17 all-terrain SBR OWL tires | • | • | • | ||||
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear variable rate coil springs | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Special-tuned shocks/suspension | • |
SAFETY Features
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 1st/2nd row 3-point safety belts all seating positions w/outboard height adjustment | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver side BeltMinder feature | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual note horn | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear child seat tether anchor brackets | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2004 Ford Explorer Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| ADVANCETRAC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM -inc: message center, X46 3.73 regular axle ratio (REQ: 63D Pwr Adjustable Pedals) | • | • | |||||
| ADVANCETRAC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM -inc: message center, X46 3.73 regular axle ratio (REQ: T52 or T53 P235/70R16 All-Season Tires) (REQ: 63D Pwr Adjustable Pedals) | • | ||||||
| ADVANCETRAC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM -inc: message center, X46 3.73 regular axle ratio (REQ: T53 P235/70R16 All-Season SBR OWL Tires) (REQ: 63D Pwr Adjustable Pedals) | • | ||||||
| ADVANCETRAC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM -inc: X46 3.73 regular axle ratio | • | • | |||||
| AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER (Req: 87T Cloth Third Row Seat) *Deletes garage door opener bin from overhead console* | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER DISCOUNT (REQ: 67C Aux Air Cond & Heater, Denver Region *Zones E, G, H & W*) | • | • | |||||
| AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER DISCOUNT REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE | • | • | |||||
| BLACK & CHROME ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS | • | ||||||
| BLACK ROOF RAIL CROSSBARS | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| BLACK RUNNING BOARDS | • | ||||||
| CHROME STEP BARS *Deletes std running boards* | • | ||||||
| CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: XD4 3.73 axle ratio w/limited slip differential, class III hitch, 7-pin connector, frame mounted hitch receiver, engine oil cooler | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| CLOTH THIRD ROW SEAT -inc: 40/20/40 split-folding 2nd row seat *Vinyl seat when 1st & 2nd row are leather-trimmed* *Deletes STD retractable cargo area shade* | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| CLOTH THIRD ROW SEAT DISCOUNT (REQ: 87T Cloth Third Row Seat, New York, Philadelphia, Boston & Pittsburgh *New York Only* Regions) | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| CLOTH THIRD ROW SEAT DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC CD CHANGER, CLOCK -inc: 290-watt Audiophile system | • | • | • | ||||
| ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC PLAYER, CLOCK -inc: 80-watt amp, 4-speakers | • | • | |||||
| ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/COMPACT DISC PLAYER, CLOCK -inc: 80-watt amp, 4-speakers *Replaces STD 6-Disc CD Changer* | • | • | • | ||||
| LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| NO CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG | • | • | |||||
| NO REAR SEAT DVD | • | • | |||||
| OFF-ROAD PKG -inc: fuel tank/transfer case skid plates, special tuned shocks/suspension, front tow hooks | • | ||||||
| PRICED DORA | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS | • | • | • | ||||
| PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE *Deletes garage door opener bin from overhead console* | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| QUAD BUCKET SEATING GROUP -inc: second row floor console (REQ: 87T Cloth Third Row Seat) | • | • | |||||
| REAR CARGO SHADE (N/A w/87T Cloth Third Row Seat) | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| REAR SEAT DVD -inc: wireless headsets (REQ: 439 Pwr Moonroof or 67C Aux Climate Control) (w/o 67C Aux Climate Control REQ: 21E Safety Canopy) | • | • | |||||
| REAR SEAT DVD -inc: wireless headsets (REQ: 439 Pwr Moonroof or 67C Aux Climate Control) (w/o 67C Aux Climate Control REQ: 21E Safety Canopy) (REQ: 58K Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette/CD Player, Clock, or 916 Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer) | • | • | |||||
| REAR SEAT DVD -inc: wireless headsets (REQ: 439 Pwr Moonroof or 67C Aux Climate Control) (w/o 67C Aux Climate Control REQ: 21E Safety Canopy) (REQ: 58K Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette/CD Player, Clock, or 916 Electronic AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer) (N/A w/55R Off-Road Pkg) | • | ||||||
| REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| SAFETY CANOPY AIR CURTAIN SYSTEM | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
AXLE Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| 3.55 AXLE RATIO | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 61V Advancetrac Stability Control System) | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL | • | • | |||||
| 3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 53G Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg) | • | • | • | • | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
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| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *Ensures that appropriate equipment is installed on the vehicle to permit satisfactory performance in high altitude areas* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped to or sold by high altitude area dealers for registration in a non-high altitude area* (REQ: Standard or 422 Emissions) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 FFV ENGINE (STD) *FFV-capable 4.0L V6 engine is not available in California Emission States (CA, ME, MA, NY, & VT). Vehicles in those states will receive the non FFV-capable 4.0L V6 engine* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4.6L (281) SOHC V8 ENGINE (STD) | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| 4.6L (281) SOHC V8 ENGINE DISCOUNT (REQ: 4.6L SOHC V8 Engine, Denver Region *Zones A, B, C, D, F, V & X*) | • | • | |||||
| 4.6L (281) SOHC V8 ENGINE DISCOUNT REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE | • | • |
PAINT Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| TRI-COAT SPECIAL PAINT | • |
REGION Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA, SOUTHWEST, NORTHWEST REGIONS | • | • | |||||
| DENVER REGION *Zones A, B, C, D, F, V & X* | • | • | |||||
| DENVER REGION *Zones E, G, H & W* | • | • | |||||
| DETROIT REGION | • | • | • | ||||
| MEMPHIS REGION | • | • | |||||
| NATIONAL REGION | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON & PITTSBURGH *New York Only* REGIONS | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| ORLANDO REGION | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI REGIONS | • | • | • |
SEAT TYPE Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOTH LOW BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) | • | • | |||||
| CLOTH LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 2-way adjustable head restraints, dual manual front lumbar supports (STD) | • | ||||||
| CLOTH LOW BACK SPORT FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, dual manual front lumbar support (STD) | • | • | |||||
| LEATHER TRIMMED SEAT DISCOUNT (REQ: 3_ Luxury Leather Heated Front Seats) (REQ: California, Southwest, Northwest Regions or Orlando Region) | • | ||||||
| LEATHER TRIMMED SEAT DISCOUNT (REQ: 4_ Luxury Leather Heated Front Seats) (REQ: California, Southwest, Northwest Regions or Orlando Region) | • | ||||||
| LEATHER TRIMMED SEAT DISCOUNT (REQ: G_ Leather-Trimmed Front Seats) (REQ: Washington, Cincinnati Regions or Orlando Region) | • | • | |||||
| LEATHER TRIMMED SEAT DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE | • | • | • | • | |||
| LEATHER-TRIMMED LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, dual manual front lumbar support | • | • | |||||
| LUXURY LEATHER HEATED FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr front seats, manual front lumbar supports, 3-position memory driver seat w/easy entry/exit (STD) | • | • |
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDDIE BAUER SERIES DISCOUNT (REQ: Detroit Region) | • | ||||||
| EDDIE BAUER SERIES DISCOUNT (REQ: Memphis Region) | • | ||||||
| EDDIE BAUER SERIES DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE | • | ||||||
| EDDIE BAUER SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||||||
| LIMITED SERIES DISCOUNT (REQ: Detroit Region) | • | ||||||
| LIMITED SERIES DISCOUNT (REQ: Memphis Region) | • | ||||||
| LIMITED SERIES DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE | • | ||||||
| LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||||||
| NBX SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||||||
| XLS SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||||||
| XLS SPORT SERIES DISCOUNT (REQ: Orlando Region) | • | ||||||
| XLS SPORT SERIES DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE | • | ||||||
| XLS SPORT SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||||||
| XLT SERIES DISCOUNT (REQ: Detroit Region) | • | ||||||
| XLT SERIES DISCOUNT PROCESSING CODE | • | ||||||
| XLT SERIES ORDER CODE | • | ||||||
| XLT SPORT SERIES ORDER CODE | • |
TIRES Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P235/70R16 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | • | • | |||||
| P235/70R16 ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES | • | ||||||
| P235/70R16 ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES (STD) | • | • | |||||
| P245/65R17 ALL-TERRAIN SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | • | ||||||
| P245/65R17 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) | • | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2004 Ford Explorer Technical Specifications
Brakes
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.0 x 0.37 | 12.0 x 0.37 | 12.0 x 0.37 | 12.0 x 0.37 | 12.0 x 0.37 | 12.0 x 0.37 | 12.0 x 0.37 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.9 x 0.37 | 11.9 x 0.37 | 11.9 x 0.37 | 11.9 x 0.37 | 11.9 x 0.37 | 11.9 x 0.37 | 11.9 x 0.37 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.3 | 45.3 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 86.2 | 86.2 | 79.9 | 79.9 | 79.9 | 79.9 | 79.9 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 44.5 | 44.5 | 44.5 | 44.5 | 44.5 | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 | 4.0L/245 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 | 210 @ 5100 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 | 254 @ 3700 |
Exterior Dimensions
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 71.4 | 71.4 | 71.4 | 71.4 | 71.4 | 71.4 | 71.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.1 | 72.1 | 72.1 | 72.1 | 72.1 | 72.1 | 72.1 |
Fuel Tank
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
Steering
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.8 | 36.8 | 36.8 | 36.8 | 36.8 | 36.8 | 36.8 |
Tires
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P235/70R16 | P235/70R16 | P235/70R16 | P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/70R16 | P235/70R16 | P235/70R16 | P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 | P245/65R17 |
Transmission
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-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 | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| XLS | XLS Sport | XLT | XLT Sport | NBX | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 59.1 | 59.1 | 59.1 | 59.1 | 59.1 | 59.1 | 59.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.9 | 35.9 | 35.9 | 35.9 | 35.9 | 35.9 | 35.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 58.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 |
2004 Ford Explorer Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes |
| 1st/2nd row 3-point safety belts all seating positions w/outboard height adjustment |
| Driver side BeltMinder feature |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Rear child seat tether anchor brackets |
| Dual note horn |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
