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Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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General information

Name

Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand

Ford
Model

Explorer
Generation

Explorer III
Year of production

2002

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Off-road vehicle
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.6 V8 (242 Hp)

Power

242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

380 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

12.4 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

185 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre
52.6 Hp/l
Torque
380 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4601 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
90.2 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
9.4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1965 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

1320 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

2490 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4810 mm

Width (mm)

1830 mm

Height (mm)

1830 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2890 mm

Front track (mm)

1545 mm

Rear track (mm)

1555 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/70 R16

Rear tires size

235/70 R16

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