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America's favorite SUV.
2000 Explorer Review Summary & Specifications
The Explorer is the modern American station wagon. If Norman Rockwell were alive today, he'd be painting families in Ford Explorers. The Explorer shares the cargo-hauling capability of the station wagons of yore, but it adds ground clearance and, in 4x4 versions, the promise of all-season mobility. Beyond that, the Explorer offers a utilitarian, outdoorsy image that no minivan can match.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | 2-door models: Sport 2WD ($19,970), Sport 4WD $23,070; 4-door 2WD models: XLS ($23,290), XLT ($27,185), Eddie Bauer ($31,740), Limited ($31,995); 4-door 4WD models: XLS ($25,170), XLT ($29,150), Eddie Bauer ($33,705), Limited ($33,960); 4-door AWD models: XLT ($29,900), Eddie Bauer ($34,120), Limited ($34,375) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.0-liter ohv 16v V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 4.0-liter ohv V6; 210-hp 4.0-liter sohc 12v V6; 215-hp 5.0-liter ohv 16v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual second-generation front airbags, ABS standard; door-mounted side air bags, reverse sensing system optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | St. Louis, Missouri; Louisville, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23290 |
| Model Tested MSRP | XLT AWD ($29,900) |
| Standard Equipment | (XLT AWD) V8, anti-lock brakes, power steering, air conditioning, AM/FM/single CD, power windows, mirrors and locks, keyless entry pad, cruise control, speed-sensitive intermittent wiper, floor mats with reversible cargo mat, sport cloth front bucket seats w/power driver 6-way, black leather-wrapped tilt wheel, floor console w/rear radio and rear heater/AC controls, fog lamps, liftgate with flip-open rear window, luggage rack, aluminum wheels, rear wiper/washer and defroster, cargo cover, privacy glass, 60/40 split-folding rear seat |
| Destination Charge | 550 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Towing package (wiring harness, heavy duty flasher, limited slip rear differential), ($355) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 30805 |
| Layout | front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 215 @ 4200 |
| Torque | 288 @ 3300 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/20 |
| Wheelbase | 111.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.7/70.2/67.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.5/58.5 |
| Turning Radius | 37.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/51.9/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/51.9/36.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 79.8 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 5620 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3875 |
| Stock Tires | P235/75R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 |
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