Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 16.8 l/100 km | 14.0 mpg US | 16.8 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK

Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Technical information

Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) General information
Brand : Ford
Model : Explorer
Generation : Explorer III
Engine / modification : 4.6 V8 (242 Hp)
Production start : 2002 year
Production end : 2005 year
Coupe type : Off-road vehicle
Num. of Doors : 5
Num. of seats : 5
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 16.8 l/100 km | 14.0 mpg US | 16.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 12.4 l/100 km | 19.0 mpg US | 22.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 85 l | 22.5 US gallons | 18.7 UK gallons
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Performance
Power : 242 hp | 178 kW
Max power in : 4750 rpm.
Maximum speed : 185 km/h | 115 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :
Torque : 380 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Engine
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 4601 cm3
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : V engine
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 8
Compression ratio : 9.4
Piston Stroke : 90 mm
Cylinder Bore : 90.2 mm
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4810 mm | 189.4 in
Width : 1830 mm | 72.0 in
Height : 1830 mm | 72.0 in
Wheelbase : 2890 mm | 113.8 in
Front track : 1545 mm | 60.8 in
Rear (Back) track : 1555 mm | 61.2 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 1320 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : 2490 l
Front suspension : Double wishbone
Rear suspension : Helical spring
Max weight :
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1965 kg | 4332 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Ford Explorer III 4.6 V8 (242 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 235/70 R16

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