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1FMDU34X3VUC07377

4.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Engine

5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Transmission

4WD

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	DU34X	Explorer
VIS · Vehicle ID	3VUC07377	1997 · Serial C07377

Basic Information

MakeFord

ModelExplorer

Year1997

Body StyleSPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Doors4

ManufacturerFord

CountryUnited States

Engine & Performance

Engine4.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Drive Type4WD

Fuel TypeGasoline

Serial NumberC07377

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
MSRP $23,405 · Maximum Payload 1050 · Curb Weight-automatic 4166, +14 more
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XLT 4-Door 4WD
MSRP $26,225 · Maximum Payload 1050 · Dealer Invoice $23,688, +13 more
View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1997

Make Ford

Model Explorer

Trim Level Limited 4WD, XL 4-Door 4WD, or XLT 4-Door 4WD

Engine & Performance

Displacement 4.0L/245

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 160 @ 4200

Fuel System SPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 250 @ 3000

Engine Type 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 5A OD

Transmission-long 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Driveline 4WD

4WD/AWD Standard

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 2100

Maximum Towing 5600

Standard Payload 900

Maximum Payload 900 or 1050

Height, Overall (in) 67.6

Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2368

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 188.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.2

Wheelbase (in) 111.5

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1939

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 Standard or Optional

Alloy Wheels Standard or Optional

Power Windows Standard or Optional

Fuel & Economy

Tank 21.00

Fuel Economy-city 15 or 14 - 16

Fuel Economy-highway 19 or 19 - 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 16

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 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 5320

Maximum GVWR 5520

MSRP $35,005, $23,405, or $26,225

Dealer Invoice $31,414, $21,206, or $23,688

Tachometer Standard

Manual Sunroof Optional

Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Rear Window Defogger Standard or Optional

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 6,500

Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 6.7

Front Tire Size P235/75R15

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Ground Clearance, Front (in) 6.7

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Body Code 112" WB

Rear Tire Size P235/75R15

Pattern Information

Pattern1FMDU34X V

WMI 1FM (United States, North America)