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Compare 2000 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 $19,970 to $34,565, the Ford Explorer faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Durango.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Ford Explorer has a maximum towing capacity of 6820 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Ford Explorer boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 20 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 2000 Ford Explorer

  • Fuel Tank: 17.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 101.7 in

  • MPG: 18 city/23 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec

  • Towing: 5160 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 5160 lbs

  • Curb: 3680 lbs

  • Tires: P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT

  • Cargo: 34.4 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 4 - 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 180.8 x 70.2 x 67



2000 Ford Explorer Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Ford Explorer is offered in 14 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

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 160 hp @ 4200 –
      215 hp @ 4200

    • Torque 225 lb-ft. –
      288 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.9 - 9.2 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.5 - 17.8 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 180.8 in

    • Width 70.2 in

    • Height 67.1 in

    • Wheelbase 101.7 in

    • Curb Weight 3680 lbs

    • GVWR 4700 lbs

    • Towing capacity 5160 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.3 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 4

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 17.5 - 21 gal

    • City 14 - 18 mpg

    • Combined 17 - 21 mpg

    • Highway 20 - 23 mpg

    • Highway range 350 - 483 mi



Specifications

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 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 9.20 seconds 9.20 seconds
1/4 mile time
17.40 seconds 17.40 seconds 17.80 seconds 17.80 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 "
Curb weight
3680.00 lbs 3903.00 lbs 3876.00 lbs 3876.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4700.00 lbs 4880.00 lbs 5100.00 lbs 5100.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
5160.00 lbs. 4960.00 lbs. 5940.00 lbs. 6820.00 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)
70.20 cu.ft. 70.20 cu.ft. 79.80 cu.ft. 79.80 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 Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 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
21 mpg 21 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.00 seconds 8.00 seconds 8.20 seconds 9.20 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.80 seconds 16.60 seconds 16.80 seconds 17.80 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 "
Curb weight
3876.00 lbs 3876.00 lbs 4113.00 lbs 4113.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5200.00 lbs 5200.00 lbs 5340.00 lbs 5340.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
6820.00 lbs. 6820.00 lbs. 5740.00 lbs. 5740.00 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)
79.80 cu.ft. 79.80 cu.ft. 79.80 cu.ft. 79.80 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.

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 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
160 210 210 215
Torque
225 240 240 288
Fuel economy - city
16 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg 14 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
20 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
9.20 seconds 8.00 seconds 8.00 seconds 7.90 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.80 seconds 16.70 seconds 16.70 seconds 16.50 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 4.00/3.00 "
Curb weight
4113.00 lbs 4113.00 lbs 4113.00 lbs 4113.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5340.00 lbs 5440.00 lbs 5440.00 lbs 5640.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
5740.00 lbs. 5740.00 lbs. 5740.00 lbs. 6620.00 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)
79.80 cu.ft. 79.80 cu.ft. 79.80 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 All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Exterior length
190.70 in 190.70 in
Exterior body width
70.20 in 70.20 in
Exterior height
67.50 in 67.50 in
Horsepower
215 215
Torque
288 288
Fuel economy - city
14 mpg 14 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
20 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.90 seconds 7.90 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 16.50 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
4.00/3.00 " 4.00/3.00 "
Curb weight
4113.00 lbs 4113.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5640.00 lbs 5640.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
6620.00 lbs. 6620.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
111.60 in 111.60 in
Front track
58.50 " 58.50 "
Rear track
58.50 " 58.50 "
Turning radius
18.70 18.70
Front legroom
42.40 in 42.40 in
Rear legroom
36.80 in 36.80 in
Front headroom
39.90 in 39.90 in
Rear headroom
39.30 in 39.30 in
Front hip room
51.90 in 51.90 in
Rear hip room
51.90 in 51.90 in
Front shoulder room
56.70 in 56.70 in
Rear shoulder room
56.80 in 56.80 in
Luggage volume
43.50 cu.ft. 43.50 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
81.00 cu.ft. 81.00 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
21.00 gal. 21.00 gal.
Payload
900 lbs. 900 lbs.

Interior Features

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x2

XLT 4dr 4x2
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

XL Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2816 2816 2825 2825
Compass
2842 2842 – –
Cupholders
2846 2846 – –
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Overhead console
2879 2879 – –
Floor mats
2889 2889 – –
Programmable garage door opener
2909 2909 – –
Driver information centre
2914 2914 – –
Trip computer
2918 2918 – –
Low fuel warning
2923 2923 – –
Service interval warning
2925 2925 – –
Exterior temperature display
2927 2927 – –
Illuminated vanity mirrors
2939 2939 – –
Remote trunk release
2953 2953 – –
Auxiliary visors
4016 4016 – –
Voice recorder
4129 4129 – –

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive
Air conditioning, front
2825 2816 2816 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Driver information centre
2914 2914 – –
Trip computer
2918 2918 – –
Low fuel warning
2923 2923 – –
Service interval warning
2925 2925 – –
Voice recorder
4129 4129 – –

Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Air conditioning, front
2816 2816
12V DC power outlet
2 2

Exterior Features

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x2

XLT 4dr 4x2
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass –
Front tires
P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT
Wheels
15" silver alloy 15" silver alloy 15" silver alloy 15" silver alloy
Tires - rear
255/70SR10 – – –

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

XL Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x4
Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass – –
Front tires
P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT
Wheels
16" machined alloy 16" silver alloy 15" silver styled steel 15" silver alloy
Running boards
3803 3803 3801 –
Heated door mirrors
3479 – – –

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive
Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT
Wheels
15" silver alloy 16" machined alloy 16" silver alloy 15" silver alloy
Heated door mirrors
3479 – – –

Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Antenna
3393 3393
Door count
4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass
Front tires
P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT
Wheels
16" machined alloy 16" silver alloy
Bodyside insert
4070 –

Seats

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x2

XLT 4dr 4x2
Standard seating
4 4 5 5

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

XL Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x4
Front seat type
2993 2993 2989 2990
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Lumbar support
3019 3019 – –
Heated front seats
3030 3030 – –
Memory
3034 – – –

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive
Front seat type
2993 2993 2993 2993
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Heated front seats
3030 3030 – –
Memory
3034 – – –

Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Front seat type
2993 2993
Standard seating
5 5

Entertainment System

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x2

XLT 4dr 4x2
Speakers
4 4 4 4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

XL Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x4
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 – –
Speakers
4 4 4 4
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3195 3195 – –
Rear seat audio controls
3981 3981 – –

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
4 4 4 4
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192 – –

Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Radio
3131 3131
CD player
3179 3179
Steering wheel audio controls
3192 3192
Speakers
4 4
Speed-Sensitive Volume
3195 3195
Rear seat audio controls
3981 3981
Cassette player
4057 4057

Safety and Security Features

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x2

XLT 4dr 4x2

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

XL Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Exterior light control
3264 3264 – –
Delay-off headlamps
3269 3269 – –
Parking assist
3767 3767 – –

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Delay-off headlamps
3269 3269 – –

Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214

Mechanical Features

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x2

XLT 4dr 4x2
Axle ratio
3.27 3.27 3.27 3.55
4WD shift
4084 – – –

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

XL Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x4
Engine
4803 4803 4803 4803
Axle ratio
4.10 4.10 3.55 3.55

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive
Engine
4803 4803 4803 4819
Axle ratio
3.73 4.10 4.10 3.55
4WD shift
4084 4084 4084 –

Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Engine
4819 4819
Axle ratio
3.73 3.73

Other Specs

Sport 2dr 4x2

Sport 2dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x2

XLT 4dr 4x2
Maximum towing capacity
5160 lbs. 4960 lbs. 5940 lbs. 6820 lbs.

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x2

Limited 4dr 4x2

XL Fleet 4dr 4x4

XLS 4dr 4x4
Horsepower rpm
5250 5250 4200 4200
Maximum towing capacity
6820 lbs. 6820 lbs. 5740 lbs. 5740 lbs.

XLT 4dr 4x4

Eddie Bauer 4dr 4x4

Limited 4dr 4x4

XLT 4dr All-wheel Drive
Horsepower rpm
4200 5250 5250 4200
Maximum towing capacity
5740 lbs. 5740 lbs. 5740 lbs. 6620 lbs.

Eddie Bauer 4dr All-wheel Drive

Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
Horsepower rpm
4200 4200
Maximum towing capacity
6620 lbs. 6620 lbs.