The best-selling sport-utility vehicle in America gets a complete makeover for 2006. The Explorer comes in RWD and 4WD form. Engine choices now include the Mustang V8. The five-door is standard, and the Sport Trac pickup came in 2007.
Base price :
$26,530
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Engine :
V6, 4.0L, petrol SOHC, 2WD/4WD
V8, 4.6L, petrol SOHC, 2WD/4WD
Valve :
12 valves, 2 valves per cylinder(V6)
24 valves, 3 valves per cylinder(V8)
Transmission :
5-spd automatic(4.0L)
6-spd automatic(4.6L)
Horsepower :
210 hp @ 5100 rpm(4.0L)
292 hp @ 5750 rpm(4.6L)
Torque :
254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm(4.0L)
300 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm(4.6L)
Fuel economy :
city – 14-15 mpg
highway – 20-21 mpg
Suspension :
F – Independent double wishbone
R – Independent double wishbone
Brakes :
F – Discs
R – Discs
Top speed :
105 mph(electronically limited)
0-60 mph :
9.3 sec.(4.0L)
7.4 sec.(4.6L)
0-ΒΌ mile :
16.7 sec.@ 81.0 mph(4.0L)
60-0 braking distance :
130 ft
200 ft skidpad :
0.70 g
Maximum towing capacity :
5140-7300 lbs
Curb weight :
4440-4793 lbs
Overall length :
193.4 in.
Wheelbase :
113.7 in.(wagon)
130.5 in.(truck)
Overall width :
73.7 in.
Height :
72.8 in.(wagon)
71.9 in.(truck)
Ground clearance :
8.2 in.
