Ford Explorer 4.6 Automatic 4WD (242 hp)

Generation 3 · 2001–2006

General

Car class
J

Body

Number of doors
3
Number of seats
4
Body type
SUV

Dimensions

Length
4813 mm
Width
1831 mm
Height
1826 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Boot volume (min)
1320 L
Boot volume (max)
2492 L
Curb weight
1990 kg
Gross weight
2595 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
4,605 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
242 hp
Max power (kW)
178 kW
Max power RPM
4,750 rpm
Maximum torque
382 Nm
Max torque RPM
4000 kW
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
9.8
Bore
90.2 mm
Stroke
90 mm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
All-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
235/75/R15
Front suspension
Independent, Torsion
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
158 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8.6 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
85 L
City fuel consumption
16 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane
Highway fuel consumption
12.4 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
19.2 l/100 km

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