1999 Ford Explorer Review Summary & Specs
Base Utility
America's best-selling sport-utility goes for another crown.
Summary & Specs
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The Explorer operates in a populous realm, against some very able competition. It's not the least expensive sport-utility. But for the kind of all-around use most families get from their SUVs, the Explorer's formula is still tough to beat.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Mike Knepper |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
4.0-liter sohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
160-hp 4.0-liter ohv V6, 215-hp ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic (with V8) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
St. Louis, MO; Louisville, KY |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$20,590 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
XLT 4-door 4X4 |
| Standard Equipment |
(XLT) ABS, sohc V6, five-speed automatic, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, privacy glass, bright bumpers, color-keyed body side molding, retractable cargo cover, cargo dome lamp, liftgate power lock, accessory delay, luxury cast-aluminum wheels, overhead console, luggage rack, keyless entry, cargo covers, fog lamps |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Side airbags, cloth sport bucket seats |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$29,745 |
| Horse Power |
210 @ 5000 |
| Torque |
250 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy |
18/23 |
| Wheelbase |
111.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
188.5/70.2/66.8 |
| Track Front/Rear |
58.8/58.6 |
| Turning Radius |
37.3 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.8/51.9/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.3/51.7/37.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
81.6 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
4600 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4166 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/75R-15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
21.0 |