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Ford Explorer

2000 – 2005 United States

Ford built the Explorer from 2000 to 2005. Its petrol engines range from 209 to 304 hp across 5 variants.

Ford Explorer
Body styleNot specified
Production2000 – 2005
Variants5
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power209 – 304 hp
0–100 km/h8.0 – 11.0 s
Top speed158 – 185 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive · Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
4.0L V6 5MT RWD (300 HP)
4.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 209 hp 10.0 s 180 5-Speed manual
4.6L V8 5AT AWD (241 HP)
4.6 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 241 hp 8.0 s 158 5-speed manual
4.6L V8 5AT RWD (241 HP)
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 241 hp 11.0 s 185 5-speed automatic
5.4L V8 6AT AWD (304 HP)
5.4 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 304 hp — — 6-speed automatic
5.4L V8 6AT RWD (304 HP)
5.4 L · 8 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 304 hp — — 6-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3996 cm3 (244 ci)
Power
154 KW @ 5250 RPM209 HP @ 5250 RPM207 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM344 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
111.9 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/70 R16

Dimensions

Length
189.5 in (4813 mm)
Width
72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height
71.9 in (1826 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.9/61.2 in (1,547/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
113.7 in (2888 mm)
Cargo Volume
87.2 cuFT (2469 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4094.7 lbs (1857 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5201.6 lbs (2359 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Highway
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4605 cm3 (281 ci)
Power
177 KW @ 4750 RPM241 HP @ 4750 RPM237 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM380 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
98 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/70 R16

Dimensions

Length
189.5 in (4813 mm)
Width
72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height
71.9 in (1826 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.9/61.2 in (1,547/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
113.7 in (2888 mm)
Cargo Volume
87.2 cuFT (2469 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4553 lbs (2065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5880 lbs (2667 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway
19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4605 cm3 (281 ci)
Power
177 KW @ 4750 RPM241 HP @ 4750 RPM237 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM380 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/70 R16

Dimensions

Length
189.5 in (4813 mm)
Width
72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height
71.9 in (1826 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.9/61.2 in (1,547/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
113.7 in (2888 mm)
Cargo Volume
87.2 cuFT (2469 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4101.3 lbs (1860 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5620.5 lbs (2549 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway
20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5408 cm3 (330 ci)
Power
223.6 KW @ 5000 RPM304 HP @ 5000 RPM300 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
365 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM495 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/70 R16

Dimensions

Length
189.5 in (4813 mm)
Width
72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height
71.9 in (1826 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.9/61.2 in (1,547/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
113.7 in (2888 mm)
Cargo Volume
87.2 cuFT (2469 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4398 lbs (1995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5721 lbs (2595 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway
20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5408 cm3 (330 ci)
Power
223.6 KW @ 5000 RPM304 HP @ 5000 RPM300 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
365 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM495 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
22.5 gallons (85.2 L)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/70 R16

Dimensions

Length
189.5 in (4813 mm)
Width
72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height
71.9 in (1826 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.9/61.2 in (1,547/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
113.7 in (2888 mm)
Cargo Volume
87.2 cuFT (2469 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4101.3 lbs (1860 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5620.5 lbs (2549 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway
20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
Length4,813 mm
Width1,831 mm
Height1,826 mm
Wheelbase2,888 mm
Curb weight1,857 – 2,065 kg
Torque344 – 495 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.