2000 Ford Explorer

Horsepower: 160 @ 4200 210 @ 5250 215 @ 4200
Torque (lb-ft): 225 @ 2750 240 @ 3250 288 @ 3300
Weight: lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: Sport Utility
Market Segment: 2WD Sport Utili...
Engine type: Gas V6 Gas V8
Transmission type: 5 4 Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD,

MSRP: $18,153 - $19,970

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Interior

Exterior

Safety

Vehicle

• Rear Door Type : Liftgate

Engine

• Engine Order Code : 99E
• Engine Type : Gas V8
• Displacement : 5.0L/302
• Fuel System : SEFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 210 @ 5250
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 240 @ 3250
• Engine Oil Cooler : N/A

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : 44D
• Trans Type : 4
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
• Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.47
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.85
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.47
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.75
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.10
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Trans Power Take Off : N/A
• Trans PTO Access : N/A
• Transfer Case Model : N/A
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : N/A
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : N/A
• Transfer Case Power Take Off : N/A
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 16
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 21

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : 650
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (2nd) : N/A
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 95
• Maximum Alternator Watts : 1425

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 18.5

Weight Information

• Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 2400
• Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 2650
• Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 1935
• Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 1766
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 4700
• Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 9,000

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3500
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 350
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 5120
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 768
• Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Torsion Bar
• Suspension Type - Rear : Single-Stage Leaf
• Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 2400
• Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 2650
• Axle Type - Front : Independent SLA
• Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
• Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 2710
• Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 3200
• Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : N/A
• Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 3.55
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 35
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 35
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.34
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.77

Brakes

• Brake Type : Power
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Brake ABS System (Second Line) : N/A
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.3 x 1.02
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.2 x 0.47
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P255/70R16
• Rear Tire Size : P255/70R16
• Spare Tire Size : P235/75R15
• Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1843
• Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1843
• Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 1843
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 717
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 717
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : 717

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7
• Front Wheel Material : Chrome
• Rear Wheel Material : Chrome
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Power Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : 17.0
• Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : 15.0
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.7
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 37.8

Frame

• Frame Type : Boxed w/Single Channel

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 17.5
• Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : N/A
• Fuel Tank Location : Midship
• Aux Fuel Tank Location : N/A

Doors

• Side Door Type : N/A

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 101.7
• Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : 180.8
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 70.2
• Height, Overall (in) : 67.1
• Overhang, Front (in) : 35.1
• Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : 44.0
• Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 28.1
• Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 6.7
• Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 6.7
• Rear Door Opening Height (in) : 33.7
• Rear Door Opening Width (in) : 46.9
• Side Door Opening Height (in) : N/A
• Side Door Opening Width (in) : N/A
• Step Up Height - Front (in) : 19.8
• Step Up Height - Side (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : 61.5
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : 30.7
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : N/A
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) : N/A
• Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 41.9
• Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft�) : 70.2
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft�) : 32.6
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft�) : N/A
• Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft�) : N/A

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.9
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.4
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 56.7
• Front Hip Room (in) : 51.9
• Second Head Room (in) : 39.3
• Second Leg Room (in) : 34.5
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 58.0
• Second Hip Room (in) : 43.6

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Explorer
• Body Style : 2 Door
• Body Code : 102" WB

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V072

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V394

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V179

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 00V395

Potential Number of Units Affected: 208903

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3002

Potential Number of Units Affected: 137700

Potential Number of Units Affected: 100500

Summary: Sport utility vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines and All-time 4-Wheel Drive (A4WD) powertrains. The generic electronic module (GEM) could experience a condition referred to as "lock-up" in which the GEM controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc.) could not be turned ON or, in some cases if the function is ON, could not be turned OFF.

Summary: Certain 4-door sport utility vehicles equipped with side air bags have a revised level side crash sensor that could deploy the side air bag if the ignition key is in the "run" position and the seatbelt webbing is forcibly extracted from a locked retractor with a jerking motion. Inadvertent side air bag deployment could cause personal injury to the seat occupant.

Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration have a Powertrain Control Module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire. Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure, which could result in a crash.

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles with steel hoods and certain pickup trucks equipped with sheet molding compound hoods, a wire-formed hood striker could be susceptible to fatigue fractures. If the hood striker fractures, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven. A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility and a crash

Remedy: Dealers will install a resistor in the GEM circuit. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began April 15, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Dec. 4, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood striker. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Dec. 4, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the side crash sensors with a revised design that will reduce the likelihood of an unexpected side air bag deployment. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began July 24, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture: September 1998 - September 1999

Dates of Manufacture: June 2000

Dates of Manufacture: September 1999 - October 2000

Dates of Manufacture: June 1998 - November 1999

Models Involved: Explorer, Mountaineer

Models Involved: Explorer, Mountaineer

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00S04

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00S46

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00S45

Manufacturer Recall No.: 00S17

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Auto-On Headlights
• Rear Tow Hooks
• Tires - Front All-Terrain
• Tires - Front All-Terrain
• Tires - Rear All-Terrain
• Tires - Rear All-Terrain
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Full Size Spare Tire

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