1996 Ford Explorer
 
Pricing Information
2 Door XL Sport XL 4WD Sport 4WD        
Retail $19,570 $20,750 $21,535 $22,580        
Invoice $17,777 $18,816 $19,506 $20,425        
4 Door XL XL 4WD XLT XLT 4WD Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer 4WD Limited Limited 4WD
Retail $20,970 $22,890 $23,705 $25,710 $28,210 $30,215 $31,835 $34,750
Invoice $19,009 $20,699 $21,415 $23,180 $25,380 $27,144 $28,570 $31,136
 
Safety Features
2 Door XL Sport XL 4WD Sport 4WD        
Driver Airbag Std Std Std Std        
Passenger Airbag Std Std Std Std        
1997 Side-impact Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported        
Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A N/A        
Anti-lock Brakes Std Std Std Std        
Traction Control N/A N/A N/A N/A        
Child Safety Locks N/A N/A N/A N/A        
4 Door XL XL 4WD XLT XLT 4WD Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer 4WD Limited Limited 4WD
Driver Airbag Std Std Std Std Std Std Std Std
Passenger Airbag Std Std Std Std Std Std Std Std
1997 Side-impact Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Anti-lock Brakes Std Std Std Std Std Std Std Std
Traction Control N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Child Safety Locks N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
 
Convenience Features
2 Door XL Sport XL 4WD Sport 4WD        
Air Conditioning Std Std Std Std        
Cruise Control Opt Std Opt Std        
Power Door Locks Pkg Std Pkg Std        
Power Windows Pkg Std Pkg Std        
4 Door XL XL 4WD XLT XLT 4WD Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer 4WD Limited Limited 4WD
Air Conditioning Std Std Std Std Std Std Std Std
Cruise Control Opt Opt Std Std Std Std Std Std
Power Door Locks Pkg Pkg Std Std Std Std Std Std
Power Windows Pkg Pkg Std Std Std Std Std Std
 
Specifications
2 Door XL Sport XL 4WD Sport 4WD        
Base Engine 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas        
Base Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual        
Option 1 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic        
Drivetrain 2 Wheel Rear 2 Wheel Rear 4 Wheel On-Demand 4 Wheel On-Demand        
Fuel Economy (MPG) 18 City / 23 Hwy 18 City / 23 Hwy 18 City / 23 Hwy 16 City / 20 Hwy        
Full Warranty 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K        
Final Assembly Loc. St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO        
Seating 5 5 5 5        
Wheelbase 101.7 101.7 101.7 101.7        
Length 178.6 178.6 178.6 178.6        
Height 66.9 66.9 66.8 66.8        
Width 68.2 68.2 68.2 68.2        
4 Door XL XL 4WD XLT XLT 4WD Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer 4WD Limited Limited 4WD
Base Engine 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas 4.0L 6 Cylinder 160 hp Gas
Option 1 5.0L 8 Cylinder 210 hp Gas 5.0L 8 Cylinder 210 hp Gas 5.0L 8 Cylinder 210 hp Gas 5.0L 8 Cylinder 210 hp Gas
Base Transmission 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic
Option 1 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic
Drivetrain 2 Wheel Rear 4 Wheel On-Demand 2 Wheel Rear 4 Wheel On-Demand 2 Wheel Rear 4 Wheel On-Demand 2 Wheel Rear 4 Wheel On-Demand
Fuel Economy (MPG) 18 City / 23 Hwy 18 City / 23 Hwy 18 City / 23 Hwy 18 City / 23 Hwy 16 City / 21 Hwy 15 City / 20 Hwy 16 City / 21 Hwy 15 City / 20 Hwy
Full Warranty 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K 36 mo./36K
Final Assembly Loc. St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO
Seating 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Wheelbase 111.5 111.5 111.5 111.5 111.5 111.5 111.5 111.5
Length 188.5 188.5 188.5 188.5 188.5 188.5 188.5 188.5
Height 66.8 66.8 66.8 66.8 66.8 66.8 66.8 66.8
Width 70.2 70.2 70.2 70.2 70.2 70.2 70.2 70.2
 
Repair & Maintenance
2 Door XL Sport XL 4WD Sport 4WD        
Five-year Cost $4,173 $4,173 $4,366 $4,366        
4 Door XL XL 4WD XLT XLT 4WD Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer 4WD Limited Limited 4WD
Five-year Cost $4,173 $4,366 $4,178 $4,371 $4,182 $4,360 $4,116 $4,309
 
Competitors
Select a make/model/trim below for more information.
Competitor Name Retail Price
Jeep Cherokee Sport 4WD Sport Utility $18,511
Chevrolet Blazer 2WD Sport Utility $19,444
Jeep Cherokee Sport 4WD Sport Utility $19,545
GMC Jimmy 2WD Sport Utility $21,279
Toyota 4Runner (base) 4WD Sport Utility $21,548
Chevrolet Blazer 4WD Sport Utility $23,252
GMC Jimmy 4WD Sport Utility $23,504
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Sport Utility $24,603
Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6 4WD Sport Utility $27,549
Mitsubishi Montero LS Sport Utility $28,470
Oldsmobile Bravada Sport Utility $29,505
Land Rover Discovery SD Sport Utility $29,950
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4WD Sport Utility $32,906