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2002 Ford Explorer - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Fuel Economy
Payload Capacity
Towing Capacity

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Vehicle Type
4-door Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Data
Engine type
4.0L SOHC V-6
4.6L SOHC V-8
Displacement
245 cu.in./4.0L
281 cu.in./4.6L
Bore
3.9 in./99.1 mm
3.6 in./91.4 mm
Stroke
3.3 in./83.8 mm
3.6 in./91.4 mm
Compression ratio
9.7:1
9.4:1
Power
210 hp @ 5,250 rpm
240 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque
250 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
280 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
Zero-60 mph (100 kph)
10.2 seconds
8.6 seconds
Cylinders
60-degree V-6
90-degree V-8
Head
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
Block
Cast iron
Aluminum alloy
Intake manifold
Composite
Composite
Crankshaft
Cast iron
Cast iron
Valve gear
Single overhead cam
Single overhead cam
Included valve angle
0 degrees
0 degrees
Valve sizes
46mm intake/39mm exhaust
44.5mm intake/ 34mm exhaust
Valve lifters
Hydraulic lash adjuster with roller follower
Hydraulic lash adjuster with roller follower
Pistons
Lightweight cast aluminum
Lightweight cast aluminum
Connecting rods
Powdered metal
Powdered metal
Engine management
PTEC engine control module
PTEC engine control module
Injection
Sequential multiport fuel injection
Sequential multiport fuel injection
Ignition
Coil pack
Coil-on-plug
Emission control
PTEC
PTEC
Level
LEV
LEV

Transmission
5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Ratios
1st
3.38
3.22
2nd
2.04
2.41
3rd
1.30
1.54
4th
1.00
1.00
5th
0.78
0.75
Reverse
3.48
3.07
Final drive ratios
Standard, 4x2 auto
3.27
 
4x4 manual
3.73 limited slip
 
4x4 auto
3.55
 
Class III/IV towing package
3.73 limited slip
 

Steering 2002 Ford Explorer
Type Power rack and pinion
Turning diameter 36.7 feet/11.2 meters
Front suspension Short- and long-arm, coil-over-shock
Rear suspension Short- and long-arm, coil-over-shock

Tires and Wheels
Model Tires Wheels
XLS P245/70R-16 all-season OWL Full-face steel, painted Electric Silver, Optional cast alum., painted Sparkle Silver
XLT P235/70R-16 all-season OWL Cast alum., painted Sparkle Silver Optional mid-cast alum., painted Sparkle Silver
Eddie Bauer P245/70R-16 all-terrain OWL Cast alum., painted Satin Nickel, Chrome steel optional
Limited P245/70R-16 all-terrain OWL Premium cast aluminum,painted Sparkle Silver, Chrome steel optional

Brakes 2002 Ford Explorer
Front Power-assisted disc
Rear Power-assisted disc
Front disc diameter 305 mm
Rear disc diameter 301 mm
Total swept area, front: 735.3 square centimeters
Rear: 643.0 square centimeters
Braking distance from 60 mph 137 feet, dry asphalt
Antilock Braking Controls front wheels independently, rear wheels in tandem with dynamic
Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Exterior Dimensions, inches/millimeters
2002 Ford Explorer
Overall length
189.5/4,813
Overall width
72.1/1,832
Overall height (with roof rack)
71.9/1,827
Wheelbase
113.7/2,889
Track width, front
60.9/1,547
Track width, rear
61.2/1,554
Ground clearance *
9.2/234
Front overhang
31.7/804
Rear overhang
44.1/1,120
Angle of approach *
31.0 degrees
Angle of departure *
24.5 degrees
Ramp breakover angle *
20.4 degrees
Turning radius
36.7 feet/11.2 meters
* Measured with P245/70R-16 tires.

Interior Dimensions, inches/millimeters
Headroom
1st row
39.9/1,013
2nd row
38.9/988
3rd row
39.0/991
Shoulder room
1st row
59.1/1,501
2nd row
58.9/1,497
3rd row
52.4/1,331
Hip room
1st row
55.0/1,397
2nd row
54.3/1,378
3rd row
45.4/1,152
Maximum leg room
1st row
43.9/1,116
2nd row
37.2/946
3rd row
34.8/884

Cargo Dimensions, inches/millimeters, calculated per SAE post-2000 model year standards
Cargo volume, behind front seats 88 cubic feet (5 passenger)
  81.3 cubic feet (7 passenger)
Cargo volume, behind second seat 46.6 cubic feet
Width between wheelhouses 45.4/1152

Fuel Economy (estimated)
 2002 Ford Explorer
4.0L 4x2
4.0L 4x4
4.6L 4x2
4.6L 4x4
Highway
22
20
20
19
City
16
15
15
14
Fuel tank size
22.5 gallons
 
 
 
Coefficient of drag
.41
 
 
 

Base Curb Weight, pounds/kilograms
Engine/Transmission
2-wheel drive
4-wheel drive
4.0L/manual
4,094/1,857
4,334/1,966
4.0L/auto
4,104/1,865
4,344/1,970
4.6L/auto
4,099/1,860
4,339/1,968

Payload Capacity
Maximum payload with manual transmission
4x2 1,106/502
4x4 1,086/493
Maximum payload with automatic transmission
4x2 1,581/689
4x4 1,501/681

Maximum Towing Capacity
 2002 Ford Explorer
4.0L manual
4.0L auto
4.6L auto
4x2, Class II
2,300/1,050
3,500/1,600
3,500/1,600
4x2, Class III/IV
 
5,940/2,700
7,300/3,300
4x4, Class II
2,000/900
3,500/1,600
3,500/1,600
4x4, Class III/IV
 
5,500/2,500
7,000/3,320