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- 2004 Ford Taurus
- Taurus 4dr Sdn SES ...
- 2007 Ford Focus
- Focus 3dr Cpe S
- 2007 Ford Exp...
- Explorer 4WD 4dr V8...
| Vehicle | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Classification | ||
| Mid-Size | Compact | |
| Rear Door Type | ||
| Liftgate | ||
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | ||
| 998 | ||
| Engine Type | ||
| Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | ||
| 3.0L/182 | 2.0L/121 | 4.6L/281 |
| Fuel System | ||
| SMPI | SMPI | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
| 200 @ 5650 | 136 @ 6000 | 292 @ 5750 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
| 200 @ 4400 | 136 @ 4250 | 300 @ 3950 |
| Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | ||
| 44Z | ||
| Trans Type | ||
| 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | ||
| Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 2.77 | 3.42 | 4.17 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.54 | 2.14 | 2.34 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 1.00 | 1.45 | 1.52 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.69 | 1.03 | 1.14 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.77 | 0.86 | |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | ||
| 0.69 | ||
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | ||
| 2.26 | 3.73 | 3.40 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | ||
| 3.96 | 3.82 | |
| Transfer Case Model | ||
| Borg Warner | ||
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | ||
| 1.00 | ||
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | ||
| 2.48 | ||
| Mileage | ||
|---|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | ||
| 20 | 27 | 14 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | ||
| 27 | 37 | 20 |
| Electrical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
| 650 | ||
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
| 130 | 110 | 130 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts | ||
| 1950 | ||
| Cooling System | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | ||
| 11.6 | 18.5 | |
| Weight Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | ||
| 3316 | 2621 | |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) | ||
| 2960 | ||
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) | ||
| 3400 | ||
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) | ||
| 2553 | ||
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) | ||
| 2153 | ||
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) | ||
| 6270 | ||
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) | ||
| 8500 | ||
| Trailering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 1750 | 1000 | 3500 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 175 | 100 | 350 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 3500 | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | ||
| 350 | ||
| Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | ||
| MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut | Independent SLA |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||
| Quadralink | Control blade | Independent SLA |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
| w/Coil Springs | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||
| w/Coil Springs | ||
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) | ||
| 2470 | ||
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) | ||
| 2200 | ||
| Axle Type - Front | ||
| Ford SLA | ||
| Axle Type - Rear | ||
| Ford SLA | ||
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) | ||
| 3240 | ||
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) | ||
| 3600 | ||
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front | ||
| 3.55 | ||
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear | ||
| 3.55 | ||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | ||
| 32.0 | ||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | ||
| 32.0 | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | ||
| .81 | 0.71 | 1.34 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | ||
| .73 | 0.77 | |
| Brakes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type | ||
| Pwr | Pwr | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | ||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | ||
| 10.9 x 1.0 | 12.01 x - TBD - | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | ||
| 11.85 x - TBD - | ||
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | ||
| 8.9 x 1.5 | ||
| Tires | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Order Code | ||
| TC2 | ||
| Rear Tire Order Code | ||
| TC2 | ||
| Spare Tire Order Code | ||
| TC2 | ||
| Front Tire Size | ||
| P215/60R16 | P195/60R15 | P245/65R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | ||
| P215/60R16 | P195/60R15 | P245/65R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | ||
| T135/70D16 | Compact | P245/65R17 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) | ||
| 1700 | ||
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) | ||
| 1700 | ||
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) | ||
| 1700 | ||
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front | ||
| 709 | ||
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear | ||
| 709 | ||
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare | ||
| 709 | ||
| Wheels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 16 x 6 | 15 x - TBD - | 17 x 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 16 x 6 | 15 x - TBD - | 17 x 7.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | ||
| 16 x 4 | 17 x 7.5 | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Steel | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||
| Aluminum | Steel | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||
| Steel | Steel | |
| Steering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | ||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
| 17.0 | 15.8 | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center | ||
| 18.9 | ||
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
| 2.68 | ||
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | ||
| 39.7 | 34.2 | 36.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | ||
| 38.4 | ||
| Frame | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frame Type | ||
| Boxed | ||
| Fuel Tank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | ||
| 18.0 | 14.0 | 22.5 |
| Fuel Tank Location | ||
| Midship | ||
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | ||
| 108.5 | 102.9 | 113.7 |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) | ||
| 193.4 | ||
| Length, Overall (in) | ||
| 197.6 | 168.5 | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | ||
| 73.0 | 66.7 | 73.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | ||
| 56.1 | 56.9 | 72.8 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | ||
| 61.6 | 58.9 | |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | ||
| 62.1 | 58.7 | |
| Overhang, Front (in) | ||
| 35.4 | ||
| Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) | ||
| 44.3 | ||
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) | ||
| 31.4 | ||
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) | ||
| 8.2 | ||
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) | ||
| 8.2 | ||
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | ||
| 5.4 | 6.2 | |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) | ||
| 32.9 | ||
| Liftover Height (in) | ||
| 26.0 | 26.9 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | ||
| 44.9 | ||
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | ||
| 85.8 | ||
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | ||
| 45.1 | ||
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | ||
| 17.0 | 17.6 | |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | ||
| 104.7 | 94.0 | |
| Front Head Room (in) | ||
| 40.0 | 39.1 | 39.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | ||
| 42.2 | 40.7 | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 57.3 | 53.5 | 59.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | ||
| 54.5 | 49.3 | 55.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | ||
| 38.1 | 38.5 | 38.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | ||
| 38.9 | 37.6 | 36.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | ||
| 56.6 | 53.6 | 59.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | ||
| 55.7 | 47.8 | 55.5 |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | ||
| Taurus | Focus | Explorer |
| Body Style | ||
| 4 Door Sedan | 3 Door Coupe | 4 Door |