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1997 Ford Explorer XLT



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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMDU34E8VUC56038
Stock #: T18990
Model Code: U34
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Oxford White Clearcoat
  • Interior Color Medium Prairie Tan
  • Mileage 264,201
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 15/19 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl - 4 L
  • Transmission 5-Speed Automatic
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Alloy Wheels

Dealer Comments

Discover the versatility and comfort of this 1997 Ford Explorer XLT. With its spacious interior, powerful 4.0L V6 engine, and 4-wheel drive capability, this SUV is ready to take on any adventure.

- Alloy Wheels
- Power Equipment Group
- Alloy wheels

Boasting a wealth of premium features, this Explorer XLT offers the perfect blend of style and function. The interior pampers with air conditioning, power windows, power door mirrors, and a tilt steering wheel. Stay connected with the AM/FM radio, while the rear window defroster and intermittent wipers provide added convenience.

Safety is also a priority, with ABS brakes, dual front airbags, and a front anti-roll bar ensuring a secure ride. The split-folding rear seat and ample cargo space make this SUV ideal for transporting passengers and gear with ease.

Experience the confidence and capability of the 1997 Ford Explorer XLT. Visit our showroom today to take this well-equipped SUV for a test drive.

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All Features

  • Hood assist gas cylinders
  • Transfer case w/skid plate
  • "Control-trac" 4-wheel drive system
  • 3.55 rear axle ratio
  • 4-wheel drive
  • 72 amp-hr (650 cca) maintenance free battery w/battery saver
  • 95 amp alternator
  • 2260# capacity front/2650# capacity rear springs
  • 2800# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle
  • Short & long arm front suspension
  • HD gas shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • P225/70R15SL All-Season SBR BSW tires
  • Underbody mounted P225 full-size spare tire
  • 7.0 5-hole full-face steel wheels
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
  • 21.0 gallon fuel tank
  • Bright front bumper w/rub strip
  • Bright rear trailer tow bumper w/rub strip (3500# capacity)
  • Body-color door handles
  • Black-out B-pillar
  • Bright grille w/painted insert
  • Aero headlamps
  • High mounted rear stop light
  • Tri-color taillamps
  • Dual sail-mounted manual mirrors
  • Solar tinted windshield/side window glass
  • Intermittent wipers
  • One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window
  • Knitted vinyl front bucket seats w/headrests
  • Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrest & "fold flat" feature
  • Color-keyed full-length carpet
  • Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
  • Black steering wheel
  • 4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Single-key system
  • Inside hood release
  • Illuminated entry
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition & seat belt
  • Heater/defroster w/flow-through air ventilation
  • Side window demisters, instrument panel air registers
  • Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/digital clock/4 speakers (2 door, 2 quarter trim panel)
  • Color-keyed full-width pad instrument panel w/color-keyed cluster applique
  • 12-volt pwr point
  • Glove box w/color-keyed latch
  • Ash tray
  • Black cigarette lighter
  • Manual day/night rearview mirror
  • Color-keyed A/B-pillar interior moldings
  • Color-keyed cowl side/rear quarter panel/liftgate interior moldings
  • Color-keyed plastic full door trim panels w/armrest
  • Color-keyed molded cloth headliner
  • Dual color-keyed cloth visors (RH visor mirror)
  • Three grab handles
  • (2) color-keyed coat hooks
  • Front dome/map lights w/dual door/liftgate courtesy switches
  • Dome/cargo area light
  • 4 load floor tie-down hooks
  • Driver & front passenger air bags (SRS)
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
  • Front outboard lap/adjustable-height shoulder safety belts
  • child safety rear door locks
  • Front/rear outboard head restraints
  • Side door guard beams
  • Cross-vehicle beam
  • Dual note horn
  • Decor Group
  • 4 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rear window defroster
  • Convenience Group
  • Power Equipment Group
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Front wheel independent suspension
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Speed control
  • Bodyside Molding
  • Bodyside moldings
  • Bumpers: chrome
  • Power door mirrors
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Illuminated entry
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Tachometer
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Voltmeter
  • Cloth Captain's Chairs
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Front Center Armrest w/Storage
  • Passenger door bin
  • Alloy wheels
  • Luxury Aluminum Wheels
  • Privacy Glass
  • Rear Intermittent Wiper & Defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Vehicle
    • Rear Door Type: Liftgate
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 16
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 19
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 20
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 95
    • Maximum Alternator Watts: 1425
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 18.5
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.8
  • Weight Information
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 2690
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3000
    • Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2227
    • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 1939
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 5340
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 7,000
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 10,000
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 6,500
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3500
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2,600
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 4,600
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5,600
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2,100
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 765
    • Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A
    • Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Torsion bar
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Two-stage variable
    • Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 2690
    • Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3000
    • Axle Type - Front: Independent SLA
    • Axle Type - Rear: Semi-floating Ford
    • Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 2800
    • Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3200
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.73
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.55
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.73
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.55
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 35
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 35
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.42
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.8
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: Power
    • Brake ABS System: Four-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.38 x 1.33
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.86 x 1.24
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Order Code: T7R
    • Front Tire Order Code: T7H
    • Rear Tire Order Code: T7R
    • Rear Tire Order Code: T7H
    • Spare Tire Order Code: T7R
    • Spare Tire Order Code: T7H
    • Front Tire Size: P235/75R15
    • Front Tire Size: P225/70R15
    • Rear Tire Size: P235/75R15
    • Rear Tire Size: P225/70R15
    • Spare Tire Size: P235/75R15
    • Spare Tire Size: P225/70R15
    • Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 1843
    • Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 1593
    • Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 1843
    • Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 1593
    • Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 717
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 760
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: 717
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: 760
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: - TBD -
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 15 x 7
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 15 x 7
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6
    • Front Wheel Material: Steel
    • Rear Wheel Material: Steel
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Power
    • Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 17.0
    • Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: 15.0
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 37.3
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 40.4
  • Frame
    • Frame Type: Single channel w/crossmembers
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.0
    • Fuel Tank Location: Midship
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 111.5
    • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in): 188.5
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.2
    • Height, Overall (in): 67.6
    • Overhang, Front (in): 33.8
    • Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in): 43.2
    • Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 27.3
    • Ground Clearance, Front (in): 6.7
    • Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 6.7
    • Rear Door Opening Height (in): 33.7
    • Rear Door Opening Width (in): 46.9
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 73.3
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 38.1
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 41.9
    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 81.6
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 42.6
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 6
    • Passenger Capacity: 5
    • Front Head Room (in): 39.9
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 51.9
    • Second Head Room (in): 39.3
    • Second Leg Room (in): 37.7
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
    • Second Hip Room (in): 51.7
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: 4 Door XL
    • Body Code: 112" WB
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