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1997 Ford Explorer XL 4-Door 4WD as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

1FMDU34EXVUD23139

4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Engine

5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Transmission

4WD

Drive

United States

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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	DU34E	Explorer XL 4-Door 4WD
VIS · Vehicle ID	XVUD23139	1997 · Serial D23139

Basic Information

MakeFord

ModelExplorer

Year1997

TrimXL 4-Door 4WD

Body StyleSPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Doors4

ManufacturerFord

CountryUnited States

Engine & Performance

Engine4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Transmission5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Drive Type4WD

Serial NumberD23139

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.

Limited 4WD
MSRP $35,005 · Maximum Payload 900 · Dealer Invoice $31,414, +12 more
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XL 4-Door 4WD
shown above
MSRP $23,405 · Maximum Payload 1050 · Curb Weight-automatic 4166, +14 more
XLT 4-Door 4WD
MSRP $26,225 · Maximum Payload 1050 · Dealer Invoice $23,688, +13 more
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Basic Information

Model Year 1997

Make Ford

Model Explorer

Trim Level XL 4-Door 4WD

Engine & Performance

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 250 @ 3000

Fuel System SPFI

Displacement 4.0L/245

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 205 @ 5000

Engine Type 4.0L V6 SOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 5A OD

Transmission-long 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Driveline 4WD

4WD/AWD Standard

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 4166

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

Optional Seating 6

Standard Towing 2100

Maximum Towing 5600

Standard Payload 900

Maximum Payload 1050

Height, Overall (in) 67.6

Wheelbase (in) 111.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.2

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 188.5

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1998

Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2263

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional

Air Conditioning Standard

Cruise Control Optional

Cassette Player Optional

CD Player Optional

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional

Leather Seat Optional

Alloy Wheels Optional

Power Windows Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 21.00

Fuel Economy-city 14 - 16

Fuel Economy-highway 19 - 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20

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 Optional

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES

Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Turning Diameter 37.30

Tires 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 5320

Maximum GVWR 5520

MSRP $23,405

Dealer Invoice $21,206

Tachometer Standard

Manual Sunroof Optional

Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Rear Window Defogger Optional

Ground Clearance, Front (in) 6.7

Body Code 112" WB

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 10,000

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 6.7

Rear Tire Size P255/70R16

Front Tire Size P225/70R15

Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7

Pattern Information

Pattern1FMDU34E V

WMI 1FM (United States, North America)