August 31, 1999 – 2000 Ford Explorer

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Source: Ford Motor Company

2000 Ford
Explorer

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
specifications

Powertrain





















Engine type

4.0L SOHC V-6


Fuel type, grade


Unleaded gasoline

Power – SAE net (projected)

206 @ 5,000 rpm

Torque – SAE net (projected)

238 @ 4,000 rpm

Transmission

Type: Ford 5R55E 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive,
electronically controlled

Steering and Suspension























Turning Circle

4×2

4×4

Curb-to-Curb (ft.)


43.1

43.1

Wall-to-Wall (ft.)

44.9

44.9

Track Width/Tread Width

Front (in.)


58.5

58.5

Rear (in.)


58.5

58.5



























Tires and Wheels

4×2

4×4

4×4
(with Premium Sport Group option)

Tires


P235/75-15, All Season, Outlined White Letter

P235/75R-15, All Terrain, Outlined White
Letter

P255/70R-16, All Terrain, Outlined White
Letter

Size (in.)

15

15

16

Wheels


Type


Silver styled steel

Silver styled steel

Bright cast aluminum

Size (in.)


15

15

16

Brakes






Type

Front disc/ rear drum w/four-wheel antilock braking
system




































































































Dimensions
4×2

4×4

Exterior (in.)

Overall length


205.9

205.9

Overall width


71.8

71.8

Overall height at curb


70.0

70.0

Wheelbase


125.9

125.9

Front overhang


34.6

34.6

Rear overhang


45.4

45.4

Approach angle, curb


26.8°

26.6°

Departure angle, curb


22.4°

22.5°

Front tread


58.5

58.5

Rear tread


58.5

58.5

Interior (in.)

Front

Headroom


39.4

39.4

Shoulder room


56.7

56.7

Maximum leg room

42.4

42.4
Hip room
52.7 52.7

Rear

Headroom


38.9

38.9

Shoulder room


56.9

56.9

Maximum leg room

37.8

37.8
Hip room 52.7 52.7

Cargo (in.)

Cargo area length at floor


50.6

50.6

Cargo area height


19.7

19.7

Cargo area volume (cu.ft.)


33.0

33.0

Cargo width at wheelhouse


41.2

41.2

Tailgate to ground (curb)


31.6

31.6

Fuel tank (gallons)


Usable capacity


20.5

20.5












Payload (lb.)

4×2

4×4

Maximum payload capacity

 


1,520

1,480

Base Curb Weight














 
4×2

4×4

Base curb weight (lb.)


4,117

4,332

Base GVWR (lb.)


5,380

5,560

Trailer Towing








 
4×2

4×4

Max. trailer tow (lb.)


5,300

5,100

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