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1997 Ford Explorer Limited 2WD as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

1FMDU32E6VUC90692

4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Engine

5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Transmission

RWD

Drive

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 Limited 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID	6VUC90692	1997 · Serial C90692

Basic Information

MakeFord

ModelExplorer

Year1997

TrimLimited 2WD

Body StyleSPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Doors4

ManufacturerFord

CountryUnited States

Engine & Performance

Engine4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Transmission5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Drive TypeRWD

Serial NumberC90692

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
shown above
MSRP $32,720 · Maximum Towing 6700 · Maximum Payload 900, +15 more
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 Limited 2WD

Engine & Performance

Fuel System SPFI

Displacement 4.0L/245

Engine Type 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 250 @ 3000

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 205 @ 5000

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

Standard Payload 900

Maximum Payload 900

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

Air Conditioning Standard

Cruise Control Standard

Cassette Player Standard

CD Player Optional

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard

Leather Seat Standard

Alloy Wheels Standard

Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 21.00

Fuel Economy-city 14 - 15

Fuel Economy-highway 18 - 20

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

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES

Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Turning Diameter 37.30

Tires 235/75R15

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

MSRP $32,720

Dealer Invoice $29,404

Tachometer Standard

Manual Sunroof Optional

Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Rear Window Defogger Standard

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)