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1998 Ford Explorer XL 4-Door 2WD as selected, not confirmed by the VIN

1FMZU32EXWUB63113

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

1998 Ford Explorer

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VIN Breakdown

Segment	Code	Meaning
WMI · World Mfr ID	1FM	Ford · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor	ZU32E	Explorer XL 4-Door 2WD
VIS · Vehicle ID	XWUB63113	1998 · Serial B63113

Basic Information

MakeFord

ModelExplorer

Year1998

TrimXL 4-Door 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 NumberB63113

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 $28,910 · Maximum Towing 6700 · Standard Towing 5860, +20 more
View this trim →
Limited 4-Door 2WD
MSRP $31,715 · Maximum Towing 6700 · Standard Towing 4500, +20 more
View this trim →
XL 4-Door 2WD
shown above
MSRP $21,560 · Maximum Towing 5400 · Standard Towing 1940, +21 more
XLT 4-Door 2WD
MSRP $24,740 · Maximum Towing 6700 · Standard Towing 1940, +21 more
View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1998

Make Ford

Model Explorer

Trim Level XL 4-Door 2WD

Engine & Performance

Displacement 4.0L/245

Fuel System SEFI

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

Curb Weight-manual 3911

Overall Length 189.50

Overall Width 70.20

Overall Height 67.70

Wheelbase 111.60

Cargo Length 38.70

Width at Wheelwell 41.90

Width at Wall 46.90

Standard Seating 5

Standard Towing 1940

Maximum Towing 5400

Standard Payload 900

Maximum Payload 900

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.2

Wheelbase (in) 111.6

Height, Overall (in) 67.7

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 189.5

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1947

Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2045

Color Options

Interior Trim

Exterior Color

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Optional

Air Conditioning Standard

Cruise Control Optional

Cassette Player Standard

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 15 - 17

Fuel Economy-highway 20 - 21

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 Optional

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES

Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR

Turning Diameter 37.30

Tires 225/70R15

Front Headroom 39.90

Rear Headroom 39.30

Front Legroom 42.40

Rear Legroom 36.80

Front Shoulder Room 57.90

Rear Shoulder Room 56.80

Front Hip Room 51.90

Rear Hip Room 51.90

Ground Clearance 6.70

Track Front 58.50

Track Rear 58.50

Cargo Volume 42.60

Standard GVWR 5100

Maximum GVWR 5280

MSRP $21,560

Dealer Invoice $19,598

Tachometer Standard

Manual Sunroof Optional

Full Size Spare Tire Standard

Rear Window Defogger Optional

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 10,000

Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.5

Body Code 112" WB

Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 6.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in) 6.7

Rear Tire Size P235/75R15

Front Tire Size P255/70R16

Pattern Information

Pattern1FMZU32E W

WMI 1FM (United States, North America)