1998 Ford Explorer Specifications |
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| 1998 Ford Explorer Engine | 4.0L V6 OHV | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4.9L V8 | |||
| Horsepower | 160 | 205 | 215 | |||
| Torque | 225 | 250 | 288 | |||
| Displacement | 4025 | 4015 | 4949 | |||
| Bore x Stroke | 3.95 x 3.32 | 3.95 x 3.32 | 4 x 3 | |||
| Compression Ratio | 9:1 | 9.7:1 | 9:1 | |||
| 1998 Ford Explorer Transmission |
4R70W 4sp Auto | 5R55E 5sp Auto | Mazda 5sp Manual | |||
| 1st | 2.84:1 | 2.47:1 | 3.4:1 | |||
| 2nd | 1.55:1 | 1.86:1 | 2.2:1 | |||
| 3rd | 1:1 | 1.47:1 | 1.5:1 | |||
| 4th | .7:1 | 1:1 | 1:1 | |||
| 5th | NA | .75:1 | .79:1 | |||
| R | 2.32:1 | 2.10:1 | 3.42:1 | |||
| 1998 Ford Explorer Transfer Case |
4WD OD | AWD | ||||
| 2WD High | 1:1 | 1:1 | ||||
| 4WD High | 1:1 | 1:1 | ||||
| 4WD Low | 2.48:1 | 2.48:1 | ||||
| 1998 Ford Explorer Fuel Economy |
4.0L V6 OHV | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4.9L V8 | |||
| 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | AWD | |
| A4LD 4sp Auto | 14/18 | |||||
| 5sp Auto | 17/21 | 15/19 | 15/20 | 15/19 | ||
| Mazda 5sp Manual | 15/20 | 16/20 | ||||
| Fuel Economy is City/Hwy | ||||||
| 1998 Ford Explorer Available Trim |
2 Door | 4 Door | ||||
| 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | AWD | ||
| XL | X | X | ||||
| Sport | X | X | ||||
| XLT | X | X | X | |||
| Eddie Bauer | X | X | X | |||
| Limited | X | X | X | |||
| 1998 Ford Explorer Towing |
2 Door | 4 Door | ||||
| 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | AWD | ||
| XL | 1940/5400 | 2200/5640 | ||||
| Sport | 2000/5100 | 1920/4880 | ||||
| XLT | 1940/6700 | 2200/5640 | 6460/6460 | |||
| Eddie Bauer | 5860/6700 | 5640/5640 | 6460/6460 | |||
| Limited | 4500/6700 | 4500/4500 | 6460/6460 | |||
| Towing is stated in Standard/Maximum | ||||||
| Towing Detail | ||||||
| 2 door, 4x4 and AWD, Automatic Transmission | ||||||
| Max Trailer | ||||||
| Engine | Gears | Max GCRW | Max Trailer Weight | Frontal Area | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 3.73 | 9000 | 4880 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 4.10 | 9000 | 4880 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L SOHC | 3.27 | 7500 | 3600 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L SOHC | 3.55 | 8500 | 4360 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L SOHC | 3.73 | 9000 | 4860 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L SOHC | 4.10 | 9000 | 4860 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4 door, 4x4 and AWD, Automatic Transmission | ||||||
| Max Trailer | ||||||
| Engine | Gears | Max GCRW | Max Trailer Weight | Frontal Area | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 3.73 | 9500 | 5160 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L SOHC | 3.55 | 9000 | 4500 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L SOHC | 3.73 | 10000 | 5640 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L SOHC | 4.10 | 10000 | 5640 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 5.0L V8 | 3.73 | 11000 | 6460 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 2 door, 4x4 Manual Transmission | ||||||
| Max Trailer | ||||||
| Engine | Gears | Max GCRW | Max Trailer Weight | Frontal Area | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 3.27 | 6000 | 1920 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 3.55 | 6500 | 2420 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 3.73 | 7000 | 2920 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4 door, 4x4 Manual Transmission | ||||||
| Max Trailer | ||||||
| Engine | Gears | Max GCRW | Max Trailer Weight | Frontal Area | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 3.55 | 6500 | 2200 | 50 sq ft | ||
| 4.0L OHV | 3.73 | 7000 | 2700 | 50 sq ft | ||
| Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is reduced 2% for every 1800 feet elevation. | ||||||
| Towing a trailer over 2000 lbs requires a weight distributing hitch. | ||||||
| GCWR is the maximum combined weight of towing vehicle including passengers and cargo and the trailer. | ||||||
| 1998 Ford Explorer Capacities | ||||||
| Gas Tank (Gallons) | 17.3 - 2 Door | 20.8 - 4 Door | 87 Octane Unleaded | |||
| Oil (with filter) | 5 qts | 5w30 | ||||
| Cooling System (quarts) | 7.8 - 4.0L | 12.8 - 5.0L | ||||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 2.7 qts | |||||
| Mazda 5sp Manual | 5.6 pints | Mercon ATF | ||||
| 4R70W 4sp Auto 5.0L V8 | 13.9 qts | Mercon V ATF | ||||
| Transfer Case (quarts) | 1.5 - 4WD | 1.3 - AWD | Mercon ATF | |||
| Front Axle | 3.5 pts | 80W90 Axle Lubricant | ||||
| Rear Axle Conventional | 5.5 - 5.8 pts | 80W90 Axle Lubricant | ||||
| Rear Axle Limited Slip | 5.5 - 5.8 pts | 75W140 High Performance Synthetic Axle Lubricant. | ||||
| Add 4oz of additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A Ford | ||||||
| Spec EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Trac-Lok Axles. | ||||||
| Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 | |||||
| Power Steering | Fill to line on reservoir/dipstick with Mercon Atf | |||||
| 1998 Ford Explorer 5R55E 5 sp Automatic Capacity | ||||||
| Engine | Capacity | Type | ||||
| 4.0L OHC V6 4x2 | 9.5 qts | Mercon V ATF | ||||
| 4.0 L SOHC V6 4x2 | 9.75 qts | Mercon V ATF | ||||
| 4.0 L OHV V6 4x4 | 9.8 qts | Mercon V ATF | ||||
| 4.0 L SOHC V6 4x4 | 10 qts | Mercon V ATF | ||||
| Motorcraft Part Numbers | ||||||
| Component | 4.0L V6 OHV | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 5.0L V8 | |||
| Air Filter | FA-1616 | FA-1658 | FA-1658 | |||
| Fuel Filter | FG-872 | FG-872 | FG-872 | |||
| Battery | BXT-65-650 | BXT-65-650 | BXT-65-650 | |||
| Oil Filter | FL-1A | FL-1A | FL-820S | |||
| PCV Valve | EV-225 | EV-225 | EV-152 | |||
| Spark Plugs | AGRF-22P | AGRF-22P | AWSF-32ee | |||
| 1998 Ford Explorer 0-60 Acceleration | ||||||
| 4.0L OHV V6 | 10.5 sec | |||||
| 4.0L SOHC V6 | 8.1 sec | |||||
| 5.0L V8 | 8.8 sec | |||||
| 1998 Ford Explorer Miscellaneous | ||||||
| Front Axle | Dana 35 | |||||
| Rear Axle | Ford 8.8 | |||||
Specifications Subject to Change
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