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1998 Ford Explorer (base trim)

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1998 Ford Explorer
Resale Value:$3,578  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 4.0L V6; 5.0L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive; All Wheel Drive
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1998 Ford Explorer Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,647$1,904$578N/A$4,385$3,257$1,765
50,001 - 60,000$2,547$1,804$578N/A$4,285$3,157$1,765
60,001 - 70,000$2,447$1,704$578N/A$4,185$3,057$1,765
70,001 - 85,000$2,347$1,604$578N/A$4,085$2,957$1,765
85,001 - 100,000$2,247$1,504$578N/A$3,985$2,857$1,765
100,001 - 115,000$1,897$1,404$578N/A$3,635$2,757$1,765
115,001 - 130,000$1,372$1,054$578N/A$3,110$2,407$1,765
130,001 - 150,000$797$529$578N/A$2,535$1,882$1,765
150,001 - 170,000$122N/A$52N/A$1,860$1,307$1,240
170,001 - 999,999N/AN/AN/AN/A$1,260$657$690

1998 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, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
79 liter fuel tank
Power: 119 kW , 160 HP @ 4,200 rpm; 225 ft lb , 305 Nm @ 2,750 rpm

1998 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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