Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) /SUV 2002 - 2005/

What is the body type of Ford Explorer III?

SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 2002 Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?

185 km/h | 115 mph

What is the power output of Ford Explorer SUV 2002 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?

242 Hp, 380 Nm
280 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Explorer SUV 2002 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?

4.6 l
4601 cm³
280.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2002 Ford 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Ford Explorer III SUV 2002 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?

All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.

What is the length of 2002 Ford Explorer SUV?

4810 mm
189.37 in.

What is the width of 2002 Ford Explorer SUV?

1830 mm
72.05 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2002 Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?

1965 kg
4332 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2002 Ford Explorer SUV?

1320 - 2490 l
46.6 - 87.9 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2002 Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Ford

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 type

SUV

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.8 UK mpg
6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

185 km/h 115 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 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Modular

Engine displacement

4601 cm³ 280.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

90.2 mm 3.55 in.

Piston Stroke

90 mm 3.54 in.

Compression ratio

9.4:1

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

Coolant

17.6 l 18.6 US qt | 15.49 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1965 kg 4332 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

1320 l 46.6 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2490 l 87.9 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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

235/70 R16

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