1996 Ford Explorer Specs

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2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $23,080 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 4

MPG 15 city 19 highway

Drivetrain 4WD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$23,080

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	4WD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	15 city 19 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	13 city 19 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	4
Gas Tank Size	17.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	36.5 in
Wheelbase	101.7
Length	178.6 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

2 Dr Sport SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $21,250 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 4

MPG 16 city 21 highway

Drivetrain RWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$21,250

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	RWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	16 city 21 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	14 city 20 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	4
Gas Tank Size	17.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	36.5 in
Wheelbase	101.7
Length	178.6 inches
Height	66.9 inches

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2 Dr XL 4WD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $22,035 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 4

MPG 15 city 19 highway

Drivetrain 4WD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$22,035

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	4WD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	15 city 19 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	13 city 19 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	4
Gas Tank Size	17.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	36.5 in
Wheelbase	101.7
Length	178.6 inches
Height	66.8 inches

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2 Dr XL SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $20,070 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 4

MPG 16 city 21 highway

Drivetrain RWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$20,070

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	RWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	16 city 21 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	14 city 20 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	4
Gas Tank Size	17.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	36.5 in
Wheelbase	101.7
Length	178.6 inches
Height	66.9 inches

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $30,715 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 13 city 19 highway

Drivetrain 4WD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$30,715

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	4WD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	13 city 19 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr Eddie Bauer AWD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $30,940 MSRP

Engine 5.0L 215 hp V8

Seating 5

MPG 12 city 17 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$30,940

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	12 city 17 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

5.0L 215 hp V8

Horsepower	215 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	280 @ 3300 rpm
Displacement	5000 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	900 lbs

4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $28,710 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 14 city 20 highway

Drivetrain RWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$28,710

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	RWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	14 city 20 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engines

5.0L V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle

Horsepower	N/A
Torque	N/A
Displacement	5000 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

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4 Dr Limited 4WD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $35,250 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 13 city 19 highway

Drivetrain 4WD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$35,250

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	4WD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	13 city 19 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

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4 Dr Limited AWD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $34,850 MSRP

Engine 5.0L 215 hp V8

Seating 5

MPG 12 city 17 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$34,850

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	12 city 17 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

5.0L 215 hp V8

Horsepower	215 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	280 @ 3300 rpm
Displacement	5000 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	900 lbs

4 Dr Limited SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $32,360 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 14 city 20 highway

Drivetrain RWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$32,360

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	RWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	14 city 20 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engines

5.0L V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle

Horsepower	N/A
Torque	N/A
Displacement	5000 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr XL 4WD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $23,390 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 15 city 19 highway

Drivetrain 4WD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$23,390

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	4WD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	15 city 19 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	13 city 19 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr XL SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $21,470 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 16 city 21 highway

Drivetrain RWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$21,470

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	RWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	16 city 21 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	14 city 20 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Optional
Power Door Locks	Optional
Stereo	Radio

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $26,210 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 15 city 19 highway

Drivetrain 4WD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$26,210

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	4WD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	15 city 19 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	13 city 19 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio

Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr XLT AWD SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $26,435 MSRP

Engine 5.0L 215 hp V8

Seating 5

MPG 12 city 17 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style SUV

Show details

Price

MSRP	$26,435

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	12 city 17 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio

Engine

5.0L 215 hp V8

Horsepower	215 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	280 @ 3300 rpm
Displacement	5000 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	900 lbs

4 Dr XLT SUV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $24,205 MSRP

Engine 4.0L 160 hp V6

Seating 5

MPG 16 city 21 highway

Drivetrain RWD

Body Style SUV

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Price

MSRP	$24,205

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	RWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	16 city 21 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	14 city 20 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio

Engines

5.0L V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle

Horsepower	N/A
Torque	N/A
Displacement	5000 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

4.0L 160 hp V6

Horsepower	160 @ 4200 rpm
Torque	225 @ 2800 rpm
Displacement	4000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.95 X 3.32
Compression Ratio	9.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	21.0 gallons
Front Legroom	42.4 in
Back Legroom	37.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5
Length	188.5 inches
Height	66.8 inches

Cargo and Towing

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2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV

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5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

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4.0L 160 hp V6

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2 Dr Sport SUV

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5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

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Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

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2 Dr XL 4WD SUV

Price

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5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

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4.0L 160 hp V6

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Cargo and Towing

2 Dr XL SUV

Price

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5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

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Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

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Cargo and Towing

4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

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Engine

4.0L 160 hp V6

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4 Dr Eddie Bauer AWD SUV

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

5.0L 215 hp V8

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

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Engines

5.0L V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle