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Sport Utility 2D
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Used 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Utility 2D

Creston, IA
50801
4.3
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1998 Ford Explorer Sport Utility 2D

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Car Financing
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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
3919 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
17.5 gallons
Front Head Room
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room
42.4 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
6.7 inches
Overall Length
178.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
5100 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
34.4 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
34.7 feet
Wheel Base
101.7 inches
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
5060 lbs.
Payload Capacity
750 lbs.
Width with mirrors
70.2 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
2 doors
Privacy Glass
Available
Roof Rails
Available

Fuel Economy

City
14 mpg
Highway
18 mpg
Combined
16 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
205 @ 5000 RPM
Torque
250 @ 3000 rpm
Engine
V6, SOHC, 4.0 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles

1998 Ford Explorer Sport Utility 2D Standard Features

  • CD Player
  • Climate Control Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • DVD Entertainment System
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • MP3 Player
  • Navigation System
  • Power Driver's Seat
  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel
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1998 Ford Explorer
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.3

Consumer Rating

1206 ratings
Value
4.4
Performance
4.4
Quality
4.4
Comfort
4.4
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.4

1998 Ford Explorer Sport Utility 2D Safety

Safety Features & Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag

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Price
N/A
$34,090
$40,105
$49,405
KBB.com Rating
N/A
4.0
4.7
4.7
Consumer Rating
4.3
4.3
4.0
4.0
Fuel Economy
City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 16 MPG
City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG
City 36/Hwy 36/Comb 36 MPG
City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 33 MPG | City 0/Hwy 0/Comb 74 MPGe
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
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HybridLeafIcon
5 Year Cost To Own
5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation).
N/A
$56,718
$58,255
N/A
Seating Capacity5467
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
Horsepower
205 @ 5000 RPM
285 @ 6400 RPM
227 @ 5500 RPM
261 @ 5500 RPM
Engine
V6, SOHC, 4.0 Liter
V6, VVT, 3.6 Liter
4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.6 Liter
4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
FWD
AWD

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