2000 Explorer Features and Options
- Color-keyed grille
- Color-keyed bodyside moldings
- Fog lamps
- 16-inch, 5-spoke machined aluminum wheels (w/steel spare)
- P255/70R16 OWL tires (including spare)
- 4.10 Non-limited slip axle (4.0L V-6)
- 3.73 Non-limited slip axle (5.0L V-8)
- Platinum-painted 4-door Step Bar, rocker panel moldings, wheel lips, front and rear bumper fascia
- For 2000, Explorer offers an unmatched combination of model selection, versatility, style, comfort, safety/security, quality and value. The perfect blend of compact SUV attributes.
- Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic on Limited (B4)
- Black Clearcoat Metallic on Limited (UA)
- Autumn Orange Clearcoat Metallic
- Bright Red Clearcoat Metallic
- Charcoal Green Clearcoat Metallic
- Medium Platinum Clearcoat Metallic as solid color on XLT
- Color-keyed 2-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel w/auxiliary audio, climate and speed control standard on Eddie Bauer
- Trailer Towing now standard on 5.0L equipped XLT Sport/Eddie Bauer/Limited models
- XL is now a Fleet only series
- XLS replaces XL Appearance as base retail model
- XLS Sport replaces XLS as the base retail model with sporty styling
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| 4-Door | |||||
| XL (Fleet) | XLS | XLT | Eddie Bauer | Limited | |
| EXTERIOR | |||||
| BLACK-OUT TREATMENT – B-Pillar | X | X | X | X | X |
| BUMPER – Molded in color (Platinum) front and rear painted with rub strip (3500# trailer towing capacity) | X | X | |||
| Bright front & rear w/rub strip (3500# trailer towing capacity) | X | ||||
| Bright front & rear color coordinated w/rub strip (3500# trailer towing capacity | X | ||||
| Painted (body color) front and rear with rub strip (350# trailer towing capacity) | X | ||||
| DOOR HANDLES – Contoured, Body Color | X | X | X | X | X |
| FOG LAMPS | X | X | X | ||
| GLASS – Solar Tinted Windshield and front door windows | X | X | X | X | X |
| Enhanced Appearance Privacy Glass – rear quarter, rear door and liftgate windows | X | X | X | ||
| GRILLE – Bright with painted insert w/diamond mesh | X | X | X | ||
| Painted (body color) with painted (body color) insert w/diamond mesh | X | X | |||
| HEADLIGHTS | X | X | X | X | X |
| LIFTGATE – One piece, hinged at top, w/flip-open rear window | X | X | X | X | X |
| MIRRORS – LH/RH Sail Mount Outside (manual) | X | ||||
| Electric remote LH/RH sail mount outside | X | X | X | ||
| Heated electric remote LH/RH sail mount outside w/puddle lamp | X | ||||
| MOLDINGS – Bodyside (Color-Keyed) | X | X | X | X | |
| Wheellip | X | X | |||
| RACK, LUGGAGE | X | X | X | X | X |
| RUNNING BOARDS – Color Keyed | X | X | |||
| STOP LIGHT, HIGH MOUNTED – LED | X | X | X | X | X |
| TAPE STRIPE | X | ||||
| TAIL LAMPS – Tri-Color | X | X | X | X | X |
| WHEEL TRIM | |||||
| 15″ Full face steel | X | ||||
| 15″ Deep dish cast aluminum | X | ||||
| 15″ Luxury cast aluminum | X | ||||
| 16″ Polished aluminum | X | ||||
| 16″ Limited cast aluminum | X | ||||
| WIPERS, SPEED SENSITIVE DUAL INTERMITTENT – (Front) | X | X | X | X | X |
| WIPER/WASHER/DEFROSTER – (Rear window, intermittent) w/wet arm | X | X | X | X | X |
| INTERIOR | |||||
| AIR BAGS – Second Generation driver and passenger side | X | X | X | X | X |
| AIR CONDITIONING (Manual) | X | X | X | ||
| Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | X | X | |||
| ASH TRAY – Ash cup on XLT, Eddie Bauer & Limited | X | X | X | X | X |
| CARGO AREA COVER – Retractable | X | X | X | ||
| CARPET – Color-keyed, full-length | X | X | X | X | X |
| CIGARETTE LIGHTER (Black) | X | X | X | X | X |
| COAT HOOKS – Two, Color-keyed | X | X | X | X | X |
| CONSOLE, LOW SERIES FLOOR | X | X | |||
| CONSOLE, FLOOR – Unique High Series – Includes dual cupholders, ashtray, armrest, rear radio and rear heater/AC controls | X | X | X | ||
| CONSOLE, FRONT OVERHEAD – Includes deluxe front map/reading lamps, compass & outside temperature. Includes rear reading lamps. | X | X | X | ||
| DOME/MAP LIGHT, FRONT – With LH/RH door & liftgate courtesy switches | X | X | |||
| DOME/MAP LIGHT, FRONT & REAR | X | X | X | ||
| DOME LIGHT, CARGO AREA | X | X | X | X | X |
| DOOR TRIM PANELS – Color-keyed plastic full door with armrest | X | X | |||
| Color-keyed vinyl insert, carpeted lower portion with map pockets in front door | X | X | |||
| Color-keyed leather insert, woodgrain trim, carpeted lower portion w/map pockets in front door & seat memory switch | X | ||||
| FLOOR MATS – Color-keyed carpeted, front and rear | X | X | X | ||
| Reversible cargo mat | X | X | X | ||
| GLOVE BOX – Color-keyed latch and lamp | X | X | X | X | X |
| GRAB HANDLES – Three | X | X | X | X | X |
| HEADLINER – Color-keyed, molded cloth | X | X | X | X | X |
| HEATER/DEFROSTER – With flow-through ventilation | X | X | X | X | X |
| HOOD RELEASE – Inside | X | X | X | X | X |
| HORN – Dual-note | X | X | X | X | X |
| ILLUMINATED ENTRY | X | X | X | X | X |
| INSTRUMENT PANEL – Color-keyed full-width pad, side window demisters, air registers, color-keyed applique | X | X | X | X | X |
| INSTRUMENTATION – Includes four gauge cluster with warning lights, trip odometer and tachometer | X | X | X | X | X |
| KEY – (Plastic Head), Same key for ignition and locks | X | X | X | X | X |
| KEYLESS ENTRY PAD | X | X | X | ||
| LIFTGATE POWER LOCK, UNLOCK BUTTON | X | X | X | X | |
| LOAD FLOOR TIE DOWN HOOKS – Four | X | X | X | X | X |
| MESSAGE CENTER – Low fuel and warning messages | X | X | |||
| MIRROR, REARVIEW – (Day/Night Manual) | X | X | X | ||
| Electrochromic with autolamp | X | X | |||
| POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP – Includes:Power Windows/Door Locks with illuminated controls, “One-Touch-Down” feature for Driver’s Window, Electric Mirrors, Accessory Delay, Interior Lock/Unlock Button in cargo area | X | X | X | X | |
| POWER POINT – 12 Volts | X | X | X | X | X |
| RADIO – Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo/cassette, with digital clock and two speakers in quarter trim panels (Main speakers in door) | X | X | |||
| Large bezel electronic AM/FM w/single CD player (24 watt) with digital clock and two speakers in quarter trim panels (Main speakers in doors) | X | ||||
| Large bezel MACH AM/FM w/CD and cassette, luxury audio system with sub-woofer | X | X | |||
| SAFETY BELTS – Adjustable height front shoulder belts | X | X | X | X | X |
| SCUFF PLATES – Color-keyed, plastic, all doors & liftgate | X | X | X | X | X |
| SEATS – Vinyl front bucket seats; rear split/folding seat w/headrests, console | X | ||||
| Cloth Captain’s Chairs; rear split/folding seat w/headrest; floor console | X | ||||
| Sport cloth front bucket seats w/power driver 6-way; manual driver/passenger lumbar support; rear split/folding seat w/headrests; floor console | X | ||||
| Sport leather front bucket seats w/power driver/passenger 6-way; manual driver/passenger lumbar support; rear split/folding seats w/headrests | X | ||||
| Limited sport leather heated front bucket seats w/power driver/passenger 6-way & driver memory; power driver/passenger lumbar support; rear split/folding seats w/headrests | X | ||||
| SPEED CONTROL/TILT STEERING | X | X | X | ||
| STEERING WHEEL – Black PVC | X | X | |||
| Black deluxe leather-wrapped | X | ||||
| Color-keyed 2-spoke leather-wrapped w/aux. audio, climate and speed controls | X | X | |||
| VISORS – Color-keyed, cloth LH and RH< w/RH visor vanity mirror | X | X | |||
| LH/RH illuminated visor vanity mirrors | X | X | X | ||
| WARNING CHIMES – Headlights-on, key-in-ignition, & seat belt | X | X | X | X | X |
2000 Explorer Functional Features
| 4X2 | 4X4 | |
| ALTERNATOR | 95 Amp. | 95 Amp. |
| AXLE, FRONT | 2710# | 2850# |
| AXLE, REAR | 3200# | 3200# |
| AXLE, REAR RATIO | 3.27 | 3.27 |
| BATTERY – Maintenance free | 72AH (650 C.C.A.) | 72AH (650 C.C.A.) |
| BATTERY SAVER | Included | Included |
| BRAKES – w/4-wheel disc, antilock, brake shift interlock | Power | Power |
| ENGINE – XL Fleet, XLS, XLT1 | 4.0L EFI V-6 | 4.0L EFI V-6 |
| Eddie Bauer, Limited1 | 4.0L SOHC V-6 | 4.0L SOHC V-6 |
| FUEL TANK | 21.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. |
| HOOD ASSIST GAS CYLINDERS | Included | Included |
| PARKING BRAKE – Soft Release | Included | Included |
| PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (SECURILOCK) | Included | Included |
| SHOCK ABSORBERS | HD Gas | HD Gas |
| SOUND INSULATION – Hood | All models, except XL | All models, except XL |
| SPRINGS, FRONT | 2510# | 2710# |
| SPRINGS, REAR | 2650# | 2950# |
| STABILIZER BARS | Front/Rear | Front/Rear |
| STEERING – Rack and pinion | Power | Power |
| SUPER COOLING, ENGINE | Included | Included |
| TIRE, SPARE | Underbody mounted 2 | Underbody mounted 2 |
| TIRES -(XL FLEET, XL, XLS) | P235/75R15SL OWL A/T | P235/75R15SL OWL A/T |
| (Eddie Bauer, Limited) | P255/70R16 OWL A/T | P255/70R16 OWL A/T |
| TRANSFER CASE | – | Control Trac 4WD |
| TRANSMISSION – (XL Fleet, XLS) | 5-Speed Manual O/D | 5-Speed Manual O/D |
| (Eddie Bauer, Limited) | 5-Speed Auto O/D | 5-Speed Auto O/D |
| (XLT) | 5-Speed Auto O/D1 | 5-Speed Auto O/D1 |
| WHEELS – Five | 7.0 J 5-hole | 7.0 J 5-hole |
| 15.0L V8 & 4-spd. Auto std. on XLT, Eddie Bauer & Limited AWD. | ||
| 2Same as Road Tires except XL Fleet, XLS and XLT, which have same size BSW A/T tires. | ||
| Discounted Equipment (MAY NOT BE DELETED) | ||
| LEGEND: * = New for this model year. | ||
Options
2000 EXPLORER 2-DR SPORTGROUP/MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONSMISCELLANEOUS
Predelivery Only—————–..-.361
SPECIAL ORDERS CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST STATES**/CROSS-BORDER STATES*** CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM——————–..422 Required on units for California and Northeast States registration. Optional for Cross-Border States. NA with 428 High Altitude Principle Use. CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED———-…–..423 Control code for units either shipped to California or Northeast States dealers or ordered by California or Northeast States dealers for registration in non-California, non-Northeast States locations. Only available on unites sold to authorized governmental units and privately-owned ambulance companies. Must also use Code 423 when ordering. CALIIFORNIA OR NORTHEAST STATES REGISTRATION———–93N Required on all units ordered by dealers for California or Northeast States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to a non-California, non-Northeast, non-Cross-Border States location. Requires 422 California Emissions System. Vehicles must be registered in California or Northeast States. **NORTHEAST STATES Northeast States are Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington D.C. Cross-Border States are Arizona, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and West Virginia. HIGH ALTITUDE PRINCIPAL USE——————–428 Control code required on all units sold for principal use in high altitude counties, as defined in EPA regulations, and listed in the Dealer Initial Ordering Guide. High altitude performance and/or emissions control equipment provided as required to comply with EPA regulations or general product vehicle performance acceptance standards. Also available on units for sale in high altitude fringe areas. NA with 422 California Emissions. Control code on units shipped to high altitude areas or units ordered by high altitude area dealers for registration in a non-high altitude area. 2000 EXPLORER 4-DRGROUP/MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONSXLT Sport Group………………………47E MISCELLANEOUS
SPECIAL ORDERS CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST STATES**/CROSS-BORDER STATES*** CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM—————..—..422 Required on units for California and Northeast States registration. Optional for Cross-Border States. NA with 428 High Altitude Principle Use. CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED———–423 Control code for units either shipped to California or Northeast States dealers or ordered by California or Northeast Stated dealers for registration in non-California, non-Northeast States locations.
CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST STATES LPUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE Only available on units sole to authorized governmental units and privately-owned ambulance companies. Must also use /code 423 when ordering. NON-CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA OR NORTHEAST STATES REGISTRATION–.——-…93N Required on all units ordered by dealers for California or Northeast States registration when the vehicle is being delivered to a non-California, non-Northeast, non-Cross Border States location. Requires 422 California Emissions System. Vehicles must be registered in California or Northeast States. Northeast States are Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington D.C. Cross-Border States are Arizona, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and West Virginia. VEHICLES DESTINED FOR HIGH ALTITUDE HIGH ALTITUDE PRINCIPAL USE————–.–..428 Control code required on all units sold for principal use in high altitude counties, as defined In EPA regulations, and listed in the Dealer initial Ordering Guide. High altitude performance and/or emissions control equipment provided as required to comply with EPA regulations or general product vehicle performance acceptance standards. Also available on units for sale in high altitude fringe areas. NA with 422 California Emissions. Control code on units shipped to high altitude areas or units ordered by high altitude area dealers for registration in a non-high altitude area. |
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