2000 Explorer Specifications

Powertrain Vehicle Type: 2-door/4-door Compact Sport Utility Engine 4.0L SEFI OHV V-6 4.0L SOHC V-6 5.0L SEFI OHV V-8 Materials Cast iron block/head Cast iron block/head Cast iron block/head Displacement (cu. in.) 245 245 302 Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.7:1 9.0:1 Bore and stroke (in.) 3.95×3.32 3.95×3.32 4.0×3.0 Valves per cylinder 2 2 2 Horsepower@rpm 160@4200 205@5250 215@4200 Torque@rpm 225@2750 240@3250 288@3300 Engine management EEC-V EEC-V EEC-V Transmission 5-speed manual 5-speed auto 5-speed auto (OD) 4-speed auto (OD) Gear Ratios     1 3.40 2.47 2.47 2.84     2 2.05 1.86 1.86 1.55     3 1.31 1.47 1.47 1.00     4 1.00 1.00 1.00 .70     5 .79 .75 .75 NA     R 3.40 2.10 2.10 2.32 Steering and Suspension Steering Turns lock-to-lock 4.0 (2 door); 3.3 (4 door) Turning circle, curb to curb (ft.) 34.7 (2 door); 37.3 (4 door) Suspension Front suspension (type) Independent short/long-arm with torsion bar; axle capacity: 2710 lbs. Rear suspension (type) Solid axle with two-stage, variable-rate underslung leaf spring; axle capacity: 3000 lbs. Springs, F/R Torsion bar Tires/Wheels Tire size (standard) P235/75R15 A/T OWL Wheel size/type (standard) 5-Hole, disc; 15.0 X 7.0 Brakes Brakes: 4-wheel disc ABS Front disc diameter (in.) 11.28 Rear disc diameter (in.) 11.22 Dimensions Exterior Dimensions (in.) 2-door 4-door Wheelbase 101.7 111.6 Overall length 180.8 190.7 Overall width 70.2 70.2 Tread – front 58.5 58.5 Tread – rear 58.5 58.5 Overall Height (4X2) (empty) 67.1 67.7 Overall Height (4X4) (empty) 67.0 67.5 Capacities Interior Dimensions (in.) 2-door 4-door Legroom, F/R 42.4/34.5 42.4/36.8 Headroom, F/R 39.9/39.3 39.9/39.3 Shoulder room, F/R 56.7/58.0 56.7/56.8 Hip room, F/R 51.9/43.6 51.9/51.9 Cargo volume (cu. ft.) Rear seat down 70.2 79.8 Cargo volume (cu. ft.) Rear seat up 35.6 41.4 Fuel Capacity (gallons) 17.5 21 Base Curb Weight Base curb weight (lbs.) 3650 3875