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1FMDU32E4VZB00892

4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Engine

RWD

Drive

Gasoline

Fuel

United States

Built in

No factory image on file

1997 Ford Explorer

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VIN Breakdown

Segment	Code	Meaning
WMI · World Mfr ID	1FM	Ford · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor	DU32E	Explorer
VIS · Vehicle ID	4VZB00892	1997 · Serial B00892

Basic Information

MakeFord

ModelExplorer

Year1997

Body StyleSPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Doors4

ManufacturerFord

CountryUnited States

Engine & Performance

Engine4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Drive TypeRWD

Fuel TypeGasoline

Serial NumberB00892

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

Eddie Bauer 4-Door 2WD
MSRP $29,065 · Maximum Towing 6700 · Maximum Payload 900, +14 more
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Limited 2WD
MSRP $32,720 · Maximum Towing 6700 · Maximum Payload 900, +15 more
View this trim →
XL 4-Door 2WD
MSRP $21,485 · Maximum Towing 5800 · Maximum Payload 1050, +17 more
View this trim →
XLT 4-Door 2WD
MSRP $24,220 · Maximum Towing 6700 · Maximum Payload 1050, +16 more
View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1997

Make Ford

Model Explorer

Trim Level Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Engine & Performance

Fuel System SPFI

Displacement 4.0L/245

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 250 @ 3000

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 205 @ 5000

Engine Type 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short

Transmission-long

Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length 188.50

Overall Width 70.20

Overall Height 66.80

Wheelbase 111.50

Cargo Length 38.10

Width at Wheelwell 41.90

Width at Wall 46.90

Standard Seating 5

Standard Towing 1900

Maximum Towing 6700 or 5800

Standard Payload 900

Maximum Payload 900 or 1050

Wheelbase (in) 111.5

Height, Overall (in) 67.6

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 188.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.2

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1978

Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2177

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard or Optional

Air Conditioning Standard

Cruise Control Standard or Optional

Cassette Player Standard or Optional

CD Player Optional

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard or Optional

Leather Seat Optional or Standard

Alloy Wheels Optional or Standard

Power Windows Standard or Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 21.00

Fuel Economy-city 14 - 15, 15 - 18, or 14 - 18

Fuel Economy-highway 18 - 20, 19 - 23, or 18 - 23

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS

Front Brake Type Disc

Rear Brake Type Disc

Child Safety Door Locks Standard

ABS Brakes Standard

Driver Airbag Standard

Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion

Front Suspension Independent

Rear Suspension Live

Front Spring Type Torsion Bar

Rear Spring Type Leaf

Tilt Steering Standard or Optional

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES

Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Turning Diameter 37.30

Tires 255/70R16, 235/75R15, or 225/70R15

Front Headroom 39.80

Rear Headroom 39.30

Front Legroom 42.40

Rear Legroom 37.70

Front Shoulder Room 57.10

Rear Shoulder Room 56.00

Front Hip Room 51.90

Rear Hip Room 51.70

Ground Clearance 6.70

Track Front 58.80

Track Rear 58.60

Cargo Volume 42.60

Standard GVWR 5100

Maximum GVWR 5280 or 5340

MSRP Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Dealer Invoice Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Tachometer Standard

Manual Sunroof Optional

Rear Window Defogger Standard or Optional

Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 6.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in) 6.7

Body Code 112" WB

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Front Tire Size P235/75R15

Rear Tire Size P235/75R15

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 9,000

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Pattern Information

Pattern1FMDU32E V

WMI 1FM (United States, North America)