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1999 Ford Explorer Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1999 Ford Explorer specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1999 Ford Explorer Research

1999 Ford Explorer

Resale Value:$4,542  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive; All Wheel Drive

1999 Ford Explorer Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
4,950 cc 5 liters 8 V engine with 101.6 mm bore, 76.2 mm stroke, 9.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 12.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
79 liter fuel tank
Power: 160 kW , 215 HP @ 4,200 rpm; 288 ft lb , 390 Nm @ 3,300 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
3.73:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Limited slip differential
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with torsion springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Front and rear chrome bumpers
Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,844, overall width (mm): 1,783, overall height (mm): 1,715, ground clearance (mm): 170, wheelbase (mm): 2,835, front track (mm): 1,486, rear track (mm): 1,486 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,369
Front fog lights
Conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
Swing-out rear window
Roof rails
Rear step
Tinted glass on cabin , privacy tinted glass on rear , privacy tinted glass on side
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,281, curb weight (kg) 1,872, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,123 and max legal load (kg) 408
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Front and rear ashtray
Audio system
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 1,232
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box , overhead full console with covered storage box
Courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest
Glove compartment
Two head restraints on front seats , height adjustable two head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,013, rear headroom (mm): 998, front hip room (mm): 1,318, rear hip room (mm): 1,318, front leg room (mm): 1,077, rear leg room (mm): 935, front shoulder room (mm): 1,440 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,443
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap reel rear seat belts on center side
Split bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Remote audio controls
Seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery
Seating: five seats
Four speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
 
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