Compare 1999 Ford Explorer specifications by trim levels
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Explorer is a 4-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $20,065 to $34,540, the Ford Explorer faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Durango.
The Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of 5600 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Ford Explorer boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 19 to 23 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.20mm x 190.70mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 1999 Ford Explorer
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Fuel Tank: 17.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 101.7 in
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MPG: 18 city/23 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
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Towing: 2000 lbs
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 3675 lbs
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Tires: P235/70SR15.0 OWL AT
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Cargo: 34.4 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 4 - 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 180.8 x 70.2 x 67
1999 Ford Explorer Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Ford Explorer is offered in 13 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Ford Explorer safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Ford Explorer specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Horsepower 160 hp @ 4200 –
215 hp @ 4200 -
Torque 225 lb-ft. –
288 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8 - 9.2 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.6 - 17.9 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 180.8 in
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Width 70.2 in
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Height 67.1 in
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Wheelbase 101.7 in
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Curb Weight 3675 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Turning radius 17.3 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 4
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 17.5 - 21 gal
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City 14 - 18 mpg
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Combined 17 - 21 mpg
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Highway 19 - 23 mpg
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Highway range 350 - 483 mi
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Specifications 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
Exterior length | |||
180.80 in | 180.80 in | 190.70 in | 190.70 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in |
Exterior height | |||
67.10 in | 67.00 in | 67.70 in | 67.70 in |
Horsepower | |||
160 | 160 | 160 | 160 |
Torque | |||
225 | 225 | 225 | 225 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
18 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
23 mpg | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.80 seconds | 8.80 seconds | 9.00 seconds | 9.10 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
17.40 seconds | 17.50 seconds | 17.70 seconds | 17.70 seconds |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " |
Curb weight | |||
3675.00 lbs | 3898.00 lbs | 3819.00 lbs | 3819.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
2000.00 lbs. | 1799.00 lbs. | 1799.00 lbs. | 1799.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
101.70 in | 101.70 in | 111.60 in | 111.60 in |
Front track | |||
58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " |
Rear track | |||
58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " |
Turning radius | |||
17.30 | 17.30 | 18.70 | 18.70 |
Front legroom | |||
42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in |
Rear legroom | |||
34.50 in | 34.50 in | 36.80 in | 36.80 in |
Front headroom | |||
39.90 in | 39.90 in | 39.90 in | 39.90 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in |
Front hip room | |||
51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in |
Rear hip room | |||
43.60 in | 43.60 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
58.00 in | 58.00 in | 56.80 in | 56.80 in |
Luggage volume | |||
34.40 cu.ft. | 34.40 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
69.70 cu.ft. | 69.70 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
17.50 gal. | 17.50 gal. | 21.00 gal. | 21.00 gal. |
Payload | |||
750 lbs. | 750 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Exterior length | |||
190.70 in | 190.70 in | 190.70 in | 190.70 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in |
Exterior height | |||
67.70 in | 67.70 in | 67.50 in | 67.50 in |
Horsepower | |||
210 | 210 | 160 | 160 |
Torque | |||
240 | 240 | 225 | 225 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.00 seconds | 8.00 seconds | 9.20 seconds | 9.20 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.60 seconds | 16.60 seconds | 17.80 seconds | 17.90 seconds |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " |
Curb weight | |||
3819.00 lbs | 3819.00 lbs | 4128.00 lbs | 4128.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
4799.00 lbs. | 3300.00 lbs. | 2800.00 lbs. | 2800.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
111.60 in | 111.60 in | 111.60 in | 111.60 in |
Front track | |||
58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " |
Rear track | |||
58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " |
Turning radius | |||
18.70 | 18.70 | 18.70 | 18.70 |
Front legroom | |||
42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in |
Rear legroom | |||
36.80 in | 36.80 in | 36.80 in | 36.80 in |
Front headroom | |||
39.90 in | 39.90 in | 39.90 in | 39.90 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in |
Front hip room | |||
51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in |
Rear hip room | |||
51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
56.80 in | 56.80 in | 56.80 in | 56.80 in |
Luggage volume | |||
43.50 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
81.00 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
21.00 gal. | 21.00 gal. | 21.00 gal. | 21.00 gal. |
Payload | |||
900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Exterior length | |||
190.70 in | 190.70 in | 190.70 in | 190.70 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in | 70.20 in |
Exterior height | |||
67.50 in | 67.50 in | 67.50 in | 67.50 in |
Horsepower | |||
210 | 210 | 215 | 215 |
Torque | |||
240 | 240 | 288 | 288 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
15 mpg | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.10 seconds | 8.10 seconds | 8.00 seconds | 8.00 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.80 seconds | 16.80 seconds | 16.70 seconds | 16.60 seconds |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 4.00/3.00 " | 4.00/3.00 " |
Curb weight | |||
4128.00 lbs | 4128.00 lbs | 4128.00 lbs | 4128.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
5600.00 lbs. | 4799.00 lbs. | 2800.00 lbs. | 5600.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
111.60 in | 111.60 in | 111.60 in | 111.60 in |
Front track | |||
58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " |
Rear track | |||
58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " | 58.50 " |
Turning radius | |||
18.70 | 18.70 | 18.70 | 18.70 |
Front legroom | |||
42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in |
Rear legroom | |||
36.80 in | 36.80 in | 36.80 in | 36.80 in |
Front headroom | |||
39.90 in | 39.90 in | 39.90 in | 39.90 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in |
Front hip room | |||
51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in |
Rear hip room | |||
51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in | 51.90 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
56.80 in | 56.80 in | 56.80 in | 56.80 in |
Luggage volume | |||
43.50 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. | 43.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
81.00 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. | 81.00 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
21.00 gal. | 21.00 gal. | 21.00 gal. | 21.00 gal. |
Payload | |||
900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Exterior length |
190.70 in |
Exterior body width |
70.20 in |
Exterior height |
67.50 in |
Horsepower |
215 |
Torque |
288 |
Fuel economy - city |
14 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway |
19 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
8.00 seconds |
1/4 mile time |
16.70 seconds |
Bore-and-Stroke |
4.00/3.00 " |
Curb weight |
4128.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight |
4799.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase |
111.60 in |
Front track |
58.50 " |
Rear track |
58.50 " |
Turning radius |
18.70 |
Front legroom |
42.40 in |
Rear legroom |
36.80 in |
Front headroom |
39.90 in |
Rear headroom |
39.30 in |
Front hip room |
51.90 in |
Rear hip room |
51.90 in |
Front shoulder room |
56.70 in |
Rear shoulder room |
56.80 in |
Luggage volume |
43.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) |
81.00 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank |
21.00 gal. |
Payload |
900 lbs. |
Interior Features 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2816 | 2816 | 2825 | 2825 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Driver information centre | |||
2914 | 2914 | – | – |
Trip computer | |||
2918 | – | – | – |
Low fuel warning | |||
2923 | – | – | – |
Service interval warning | |||
2925 | – | – | – |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Air conditioning, front | |||
2816 | 2816 | 2825 | 2816 |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Programmable garage door opener | |||
2909 | 2909 | 2908 | – |
Trip computer | |||
2918 | – | – | – |
Low fuel warning | |||
2923 | – | – | – |
Service interval warning | |||
2925 | – | – | – |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Air conditioning, front |
2816 |
12V DC power outlet |
2 |
Exterior Features 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
Door count | |||
2 doors | 2 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | – |
Front tires | |||
P235/70SR15.0 OWL AT | P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT | P225/70SR15.0 BSW AS | P235/70SR15.0 OWL AT |
Wheels | |||
silver alloy | silver alloy | steel | silver alloy |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Antenna | |||
3393 | 3395 | 3393 | 3393 |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | – |
Front tires | |||
P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT | P255/75SR16.0 OWL AT | P225/70SR15.0 BSW AS | P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT |
Wheels | |||
chrome alloy | silver alloy | steel | silver alloy |
Heated door mirrors | |||
3479 | – | – | – |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Antenna | |||
3393 | 3395 | 3393 | 3393 |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires | |||
P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT | P255/75SR16.0 OWL AT | P235/70SR15.0 OWL AT | P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT |
Wheels | |||
chrome alloy | silver alloy | silver alloy | chrome alloy |
Heated door mirrors | |||
3479 | – | – | – |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Antenna |
3395 |
Door count |
4 doors |
Sunroof |
1st row regular power sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires |
P255/75SR16.0 OWL AT |
Wheels |
silver alloy |
Seats 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
Standard seating | |||
4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Front seat type | |||
2993 | 2991 | 2989 | 2993 |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Heated front seats | |||
3032 | 3032 | – | – |
Memory | |||
3034 | – | – | – |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Front seat type | |||
2993 | 2991 | 2993 | 2993 |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Memory | |||
3034 | – | – | – |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Front seat type |
2991 |
Standard seating |
5 |
Front driver seat direction controls |
3001 |
Front passenger seat direction controls |
3013 |
Lumbar support |
3019 |
Front armrests |
3021 |
Front head restraints |
3026 |
Memory |
3034 |
Rear seats |
3051 |
Seat trim |
3110 |
Entertainment System 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
Speakers | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Radio | |||
3131 | 3131 | 3131 | 3131 |
Speakers | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Radio | |||
3131 | 3131 | 3131 | 3131 |
Speakers | |||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Radio |
3131 |
Speakers |
4 |
Safety and Security Features 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
Delay-off headlamps | |||
3269 | 3269 | – | – |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Airbags, frontal | |||
3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Airbags, frontal |
3214 |
Mechanical Features 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
Axle ratio | |||
3.27 | 3.27 | 3.55 | 3.55 |
4WD shift | |||
4084 | – | – | – |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Engine | |||
4803 | 4803 | 4803 | 4803 |
Axle ratio | |||
3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Engine | |||
4803 | 4803 | 4819 | 4819 |
Axle ratio | |||
3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.73 |
4WD shift | |||
4084 | 4084 | – | – |
Ride control | |||
3975 | – | – | – |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Engine |
4819 |
Axle ratio |
3.73 |
Other Specs 
Sport 2dr 4x2 |
Sport 2dr 4x4 |
XL 4dr 4x2 |
XLT 4dr 4x2 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
2000 lbs. | 1799 lbs. | 1799 lbs. | 1799 lbs. |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2 |
Limited 4dr 4x2 |
XL 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr 4x4 |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5250 | 5250 | 4200 | 4200 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
4799 lbs. | 3300 lbs. | 2800 lbs. | 2800 lbs. |
Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4 |
Limited 4dr 4x4 |
XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Horsepower rpm | |||
5250 | 5250 | 4200 | 4200 |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
5600 lbs. | 4799 lbs. | 2800 lbs. | 5600 lbs. |
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Horsepower rpm |
4200 |
Maximum towing capacity |
4799 lbs. |