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[Edit] New options on the 1997 Ford Explorer offered buyers of America's most popular SUV more choices under the hood. In addition to the 4.9 liter, 210-horsepower V-8 engine introduced in 1996, the '97 Explorer also came off the line with an optional single overhead cam 4.0 liter V-6 which delivered 205 horsepower.
Agility was also a selling point for the '97 Ford Explorer: real all-wheel drive was available for the first time on the Eddie Bauer and Limited trims. In addition to those higher-end trim selections, the 1997 Explorer was offered in Sport, XL, and XLT trims, with a choice of two-door and four-door body styles.
Fuel efficiency wasn't bad by sport-utility vehicle standards: 14 to 18 mpg city, 17 to 23 mpg highway, depending on model, engine, and bodystyle, were the EPA's estimates. The Ford Explorer continued to outsell other vehicles in its class because of its affordability, durability, and superior cargo capacity.
Some drivers love this workhorse for toting the family around; others like to take the four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions on off-road adventures. Either way, the 1997 Ford Explorer has lasting appeal.
Agility was also a selling point for the '97 Ford Explorer: real all-wheel drive was available for the first time on the Eddie Bauer and Limited trims. In addition to those higher-end trim selections, the 1997 Explorer was offered in Sport, XL, and XLT trims, with a choice of two-door and four-door body styles.
Fuel efficiency wasn't bad by sport-utility vehicle standards: 14 to 18 mpg city, 17 to 23 mpg highway, depending on model, engine, and bodystyle, were the EPA's estimates. The Ford Explorer continued to outsell other vehicles in its class because of its affordability, durability, and superior cargo capacity.
Some drivers love this workhorse for toting the family around; others like to take the four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive versions on off-road adventures. Either way, the 1997 Ford Explorer has lasting appeal.
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1997 Ford Explorer Specifications
| 4 Dr Limited 4WD SUV | 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV | 4 Dr XL 4WD SUV | 4 Dr XLT SUV | 4 Dr Eddie Bauer AWD SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original MSRP | $35,005 | $26,225 | $23,405 | $24,220 | $30,545 |
| Engine | 4.0L 205 hp V6 | 4.0L 160 hp V6 | 4.0L 160 hp V6 | 4.0L 160 hp V6 | 4.9L 211 hp V8 |
| Horsepower (@rpm) | 205 @ 5200 | 160 @ 4200 | 160 @ 4200 | 160 @ 4200 | 211 @ 4600 |
| Torque (@rpm) | 240 @ 3000 | 220 @ 3000 | 220 @ 3000 | 220 @ 3000 | 274 @ 3200 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive | N/A | N/A | N/A | Opt. | Std. |
| 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive | Std. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | N/A |
| 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | N/A | Std. | Std. | Std. | N/A |
| City MPG | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
| Seating | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 0-60 (sec) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 Dr Sport 4WD SUV | 2 Dr Sport SUV | 4 Dr XLT AWD SUV | 4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV | 2 Dr XL SUV | |
| Original MSRP | $23,095 | $21,265 | $28,180 | $29,065 | $20,085 |
| Engine | 4.0L 160 hp V6 | 4.0L 160 hp V6 | 4.9L 211 hp V8 | 4.0L 205 hp V6 | 4.0L 160 hp V6 |
| Horsepower (@rpm) | 160 @ 4200 | 160 @ 4200 | 211 @ 4600 | 205 @ 5200 | 160 @ 4200 |
| Torque (@rpm) | 220 @ 3000 | 220 @ 3000 | 274 @ 3200 | 240 @ 3000 | 220 @ 3000 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive | N/A | N/A | Std. | Opt. | N/A |
| 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive | Opt. | Opt. | N/A | Std. | Opt. |
| 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Std. | Std. | N/A | N/A | Std. |
| City MPG | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 18 |
| Highway MPG | 20 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 0-60 (sec) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 Dr XL SUV | 4 Dr Limited AWD SUV | 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV | 2 Dr XL 4WD SUV | 4 Dr Limited SUV | |
| Original MSRP | $21,485 | $34,660 | $31,070 | $22,050 | $32,720 |
| Engine | 4.0L 160 hp V6 | 4.9L 211 hp V8 | 4.0L 205 hp V6 | 4.0L 160 hp V6 | 4.0L 205 hp V6 |
| Horsepower (@rpm) | 160 @ 4200 | 211 @ 4600 | 205 @ 5200 | 160 @ 4200 | 205 @ 5200 |
| Torque (@rpm) | 220 @ 3000 | 274 @ 3200 | 240 @ 3000 | 220 @ 3000 | 240 @ 3000 |
| 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive | N/A | Std. | N/A | N/A | Opt. |
| 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive | Opt. | N/A | Std. | Opt. | Std. |
| 5-Speed Manual Overdrive | Std. | N/A | N/A | Std. | N/A |
| City MPG | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Highway MPG | 23 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Seating | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| 0-60 (sec) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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1997 Ford Explorer Recall Information
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You should carefully read the information on the following page, and contact your local dealership or manufacturer to see if this recall affects your car.
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