Ford Explorer III
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Key specs

Ford Explorer Off-road vehicle 2002, 2005

What is the body type?Off-road vehicle, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?185 km/h
0-100 km/h: sec
How much power?242 Hp, 380 Nm
What is the engine size?4.6 l
4601 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4810 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1830 mm
What is the curb weigh?1965 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?1320 - 2490 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

2002-2005 Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Specs 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

General information
Brand Ford
Model Explorer
Generation Explorer
Modification (Engine) 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)
Start of production 2002
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeOff-road vehicle
Seats5
Doors5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.81 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed185 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre 52.6 Hp/l
Torque 380 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4601 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore90.2 mm
Piston Stroke90 mm
Compression ratio9.4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1965 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 1320 - 2490 l
Fuel tank capacity 85 l
Dimensions
Length 4810 mm
Width 1830 mm
Height 1830 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/70 R16