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Dimensions and Capacities
Interior Dimensions

Powertrain
Suspension

Brakes
Wheels and Tires
Weights



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Dimensions and Capacities 2005 Ford Explorer
Length 189.6
Width 72.1
Height 72.1
Wheelbase 113.7
Track Front 60.9
Rear 61.3
Ground Clearance 9.4
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal
Oil Capacity V-6 5.0 qt
V-8 6.0 qt
Coolant Capacity V-6 16.3 qt
V-8 18.6 qt

Interior 5 Passenger 7 Passenger
Cargo Volume
Behind 3rd row
- 13.8
Behind 2nd row
46.6 44.0
Maximum
87.8 81.4
  Front Middle Rear
Headroom
39.8
38.8
38.9
Legroom
42.4
36.8
34.9
Hip room
55.0
54.2
45.4
Shoulder room
59.1
58.9
52.8

Powertrain V6 V8
Engine Type Iron block, aluminum heads Aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke 3.95 x 3.32 3.55 x 3.54
Displacement (cu in, cc) 245 cu in, 4015 cc 281 cu in, 4605 cc
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1
Fuel Injection Sequential multi-port electronic
Valvetrain SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Power 210 hp @ 5100 rpm 239 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque 254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm 282 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Transmission 5-speed automatic
Gear Ratios  
   1st
3.22:1
   2nd 2.32:1
   3rd 1.55:1
   4th 1.00:1
   5th 0.71:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.55:1, 3.73:1

Suspension 2005 Ford Explorer
Front SLA independent, coil-over-shock
Rear
SLA independent, coil-over-shock

Steering 2005 Ford Explorer
Type power rack-and-pinion
Overall ratio
19.0:1
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 36.8 ft

Brakes 2005 Ford Explorer
Front 12.0-in vented discs
Rear 11.9-in disc
Assist type vacuum, ABS

Wheels and Tires 2005 Ford Explorer
Base wheel and tire 16-in steel, P235/70R16
Largest wheel and tire available P245/65R17

Weights (pounds) 2005 Ford Explorer
Base curb weight (lbs) 4x2 4309
4x4 4301
Max towing capacity, properly equipped V-6 4x2 5760
V-6 4x4 5380
V-8 4x2 7140
V-8 4x4 7000
GVWR 4x2 5740
4x4 5740
GVWR V-6 4x2* 7700
V-8 4x2* 7700
V-6 4x2** 10,240
V-8 4x2** 11,600
V-6 4x4* 8000
V-8 4x4* 8000
V-6 4x4** 10,000
V-8 4x4** 11,600
Class II Trailer Tow
**Class III/IV Trailer Tow Option
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