2001 Ford Explorer XLS specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr 112" WB XLS
- $25,210
- 4dr 112" WB XLS 4WD
- $27,090
- 4dr 112" WB XLT
- $28,010
- 4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD
- $29,975
- 4dr 112" WB XLT AWD
- $30,185
- 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer
- $32,025
- 4dr 112" WB Limited
- $32,280
- 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD
- $33,990
- 4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD
- $34,245
- 4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD
- $34,405
- 4dr 112" WB Limited AWD
- $34,660
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Prarie Tan
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
|
210 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.2 x 0.47 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
11.3 x 1.02 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
95
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
240 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
210 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
4.0L/245
Displacement
|
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
|
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
43 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
82 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
N/A
Cargo Volume
|
N/A
Tailgate Width
|
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
71 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
|
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
|
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
|
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
|
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
|
47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
|
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
34 in
Overhang, Front
|
68 in
Height, Overall
|
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
191 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
112 in
Wheelbase
|
52 in
Second Hip Room
|
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
37 in
Second Leg Room
|
39 in
Second Head Room
|
52 in
Front Hip Room
|
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
Steering
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
|
Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P235/75R15
Spare Tire Size
|
P235/75R15
Rear Tire Size
|
P235/75R15
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
5,100 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
3,845 lbs
Curb Weight
|
5,410 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
1,011 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
6,740 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
9,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
1,255 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
1,255 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
3,845 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
1,923 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
1,923 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
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