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Ford Explorer I 4.0 V6 (160 Hp)
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Ford Explorer:
The Ford Explorer is a range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since the 1991 model year. The first five-door SUV produced by Ford, the Explorer, was introduced as a replacement for the three-door Bronco II. As with the Ford Ranger, the model line derives its name from a trim package previously offered on Ford F-Series pickup trucks. In 2020, the Explorer became the best-selling SUV in the American market.
Currently in its sixth generation, the Explorer has featured a five-door wagon body style since its 1991 introduction. During the first two generations, the model line included a three-door wagon. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a crew-cab mid-size pickup truck derived from the second-generation Explorer. The fifth and sixth generations of the Explorer have been produced as the Ford Police Interceptor Utility....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Ford Explorer (I). With 305 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2345 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford Explorer I was produced before Euro NCAP began its testing program in 1997, so no official Euro NCAP rating is available for this generation. Safety features are basic by modern standards.
4.0 V6 (160 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.0 V6 provides adequate power and torque for daily driving, highway cruising, and light off-road excursions, though acceleration is modest.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is high, typical for a V6 SUV of this era, making it an expensive vehicle to fuel by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust 4.0L V6 engine
- • Good off-road capability (for its era)
- • Spacious interior and cargo capacity
- • Classic rugged SUV styling
- • Strong towing potential
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy
- • Dated safety features and technology
- • Ride quality can be truck-like
- • Interior materials are basic
- • Prone to rust in some areas
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Explorer |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V6 (160 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 160 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 40.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 305 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3958 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.7 kg/Hp, 68.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2345 |
| Max. weight: | 3395 |
| Max load: | 1050 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71.9 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4673 mm mm |
| Width: | 1778 mm mm |
| Height: | 1709 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2842 mm mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 235/75 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 7j x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension | Dependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs |
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