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2005 Ford Explorer
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2005 Ford Explorer

Explorer 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD

Vehicle
Rear Door Type Liftgate
Engine
Engine Order Code 99W
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.6L/281
Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 239 @ 4750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 282 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code 44V
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.22
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.29
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.54
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.07
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) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 18
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Maximum Alternator Watts 1950
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 18.5
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 2800
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3325
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2365
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2090
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 5984
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 8000
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3400
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 340
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear Coil spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 1885
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 1940
Axle Type - Front Ford SLA
Axle Type - Rear Ford SLA
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 2800
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) 1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.77
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 0.37
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 0.37
Tires
Front Tire Order Code T5K
Rear Tire Order Code T5K
Spare Tire Order Code T5K
Front Tire Size P245/65R17
Rear Tire Size P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size P245/65R17
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1460
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1460
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1460
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 707
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 720
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 720
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 17
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 17
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 38.4
Frame
Frame Type Boxed
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5
Fuel Tank Location Midship
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 113.8
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 189.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.1
Height, Overall (in) 71.4
Overhang, Front (in) 44.1
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) 37.6
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 31.3
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.5
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 33.6
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 48.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 76.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 41.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 45.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 86.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 48.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Head Room (in) 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.1
Front Hip Room (in) 55.0
Second Head Room (in) 38.9
Second Leg Room (in) 35.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.9
Second Hip Room (in) 54.2
Summary
Vehicle Name Explorer
Body Style 4 Door
Body Code 114" WB

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