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2002 Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)

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Key specs

Ford Explorer SUV 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

What is the body type, Ford Explorer III?SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 2002 Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?185 km/h | 114.95 mph
How much power, Ford Explorer SUV 2002 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?242 Hp, 380 Nm
280.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Ford Explorer SUV 2002 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?4.6 l
4601 cm3
280.77 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2002 Ford 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Ford Explorer III SUV 2002 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
How long is this vehicle, 2002 Ford Explorer SUV?4810 mm
189.37 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2002 Ford Explorer SUV?1830 mm
72.05 in.
What is the curb weight, 2002 Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?1965 kg
4332.08 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2002 Ford Explorer SUV?1320 - 2490 l
46.62 - 87.93 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2002 Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandFord
Model Explorer
Generation Explorer III
Modification (Engine) 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)
Start of production 2002 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSUV
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.81 UK mpg
5.95 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg
8.06 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 193.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 242 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre 52.6 Hp/l
Torque 380 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 280.27 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Modular
Engine displacement 4601 cm3 280.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 90.2 mm 3.55 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression ratio 9.4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 17.6 l 18.6 US qt | 15.49 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1965 kg 4332.08 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 1320 l 46.62 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 2490 l 87.93 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4810 mm 189.37 in.
Width 1830 mm 72.05 in.
Height 1830 mm 72.05 in.
Wheelbase 2890 mm 113.78 in.
Front track 1545 mm 60.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1555 mm 61.22 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/70 R16