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1996 Ford Explorer (base trim)

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1996 Ford Explorer
Resale Value:$3,641  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 4.0L V6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
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1996 Ford Explorer Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,129$1,659$387N/A$3,786$2,956$1,545
50,001 - 60,000$2,029$1,559$387N/A$3,686$2,856$1,545
60,001 - 70,000$1,929$1,459$387N/A$3,586$2,756$1,545
70,001 - 85,000$1,829$1,359$387N/A$3,486$2,656$1,545
85,001 - 100,000$1,729$1,259$387N/A$3,386$2,556$1,545
100,001 - 115,000$1,629$1,159$387N/A$3,286$2,456$1,545
115,001 - 130,000$1,229$1,059$387N/A$2,886$2,356$1,545
130,001 - 150,000$804$659$387N/A$2,461$1,956$1,545
150,001 - 170,000$229$234$387N/A$1,886$1,531$1,545
170,001 - 190,000N/AN/AN/AN/A$1,261$956$1,120
190,001 - 999,999N/AN/AN/AN/A$636$281$545

1996 Ford Explorer Specs (base trim)

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3,996 cc 4 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 100.3 mm bore, 84.3 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.7
Multi-point injection fuel system
Fuel tank
Power: 119 kW , 160 HP @ 4,000 rpm; 225 ft lb @ 2,500 rpm

1996 Ford Explorer Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested
 
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