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Ford Explorer

(2002 model)

Brief specs of 2002 Ford Explorer

5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in, 118.0 kW / 158.2 hp / 158.2 hp @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, 305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft @ 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, four wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2002
ModelExplorerIssued until
SerieExplorerNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5050 l / 178.34 cu ft / 178.34 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4820 mm / 189.8 in / 189.8 inTotal (curb) weight1950 kg / 4299 lb / 4299 lb
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2840 mm / 111.8 in / 111.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance220 mm / 8.7 in / 8.7 inFuel capacity45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.86 m2 / 30.8 sq ft / 30.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power118.0 kW / 158.2 hp / 158.2 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque305.0 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)47.2 kW / 63.3 hp / 63.3 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output29.5 kW/l / 0.649 bhp/cu in / 0.649 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque76.3 N·m/l / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio82.1 kW/ton / 62.2 bhp/ton / 62.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front175/70-R13Tyres rear215/45-ZR17
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Explorer

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