1998 Ford Explorer Sport



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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMYU22X5WUC21782
Stock #: 44679A
Model Code: U22
  • Body Style 2D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color White
  • Mileage 214,645
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 17/21 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl - 4 L
  • Transmission 5-Speed
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • Alloy Wheels

Dealer Comments

Recent Arrival! 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 5-Speed 4.0L V6 EFI RWD


17/21 City/Highway MPG


Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing; however, errors or omissions may occur. Pricing, incentives, and availability are subject to change without notice due to market conditions. All prices exclude taxes, title, tags, and electronic titling fee. All prices include a dealer processing fee of $800.00 (not required by law). Sales tax is determined by the buyer’s residence, not the dealership location. See dealer for complete details at Pohanka Honda of Salisbury.

Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • Hood assist gas cylinders
  • 3.27 axle ratio
  • Rear wheel drive
  • 72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
  • 95-amp alternator
  • Trailer tow prep pkg w/3500# capacity rear bumper
  • 2290# capacity front/2650# capacity rear springs
  • 2650# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle
  • Independent short & long arm front suspension w/torsion bar
  • HD gas shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • (5) P225/70R15SL all-season SBR BSW tires {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • Underbody-mounted spare tire w/steel wheel
  • (4) 15" x 7.0" 5-hole deep dish cast aluminum wheels
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
  • 17.5 gallon fuel tank
  • Single-key system
  • Black-painted front/rear bumpers w/rub strips
  • Body-color body-side moldings
  • Wheel-lip moldings
  • Black-out B-pillar
  • Body-color grille w/body-color insert & diamond mesh
  • Tri-color taillamps
  • Dual sail-mounted pwr mirrors
  • Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door windows
  • Enhanced appearance privacy glass-inc: rear quarter/liftgate windows
  • Flip-open "Opera" windows
  • Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
  • One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window
  • Body-color contoured door handles
  • Hood/instrument panel sound insulation
  • 4-passenger seating
  • Perforated vinyl front bucket seats {Upgraded by base PEP}
  • Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrests
  • Color-keyed full-length carpet
  • Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
  • Black steering wheel
  • 4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt
  • Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window
  • Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls, 2-step unlocking, cargo area button
  • Pwr lock/unlock liftgate button
  • Accessory delay feature
  • Securilock passive anti-theft system
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Flow-through air ventilation
  • Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock, 2-front/2-rear speakers
  • Glove box w/color-keyed latch
  • Ash tray
  • Black cigarette lighter
  • 12-volt pwr point
  • Color-keyed door trim panels-inc: vinyl insert, carpeted lower, reflectors, front door map pockets
  • Color-keyed interior moldings-inc: A-pillar, B-pillar, cowl side, liftgate, rear quarter panel
  • Manual day/night rearview mirror
  • Color-keyed molded cloth headliner
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/auxiliary visors
  • (3) grab handles
  • (2) color-keyed coat hooks
  • Soft release parking brake
  • Illuminated entry
  • Front dome/map light w/door & liftgate courtesy switches
  • Cargo area dome light
  • (4) load floor tie-down hooks
  • Retractable cargo area cover
  • Driver & front passenger Second Generation air bags
  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
  • Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts
  • Front adjustable-height shoulder safety belts
  • Side door intrusion beams
  • Cross-cowl beam
  • Fuel pump inertia shutoff switch
  • Dual note horn

4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE

  • (STD)

  • Knitted Vinyl Bucket Seats
  • AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette & Clock
  • Deep Dish Cast Aluminum Wheels
  • 3.27 Axle Ratio
  • 4 Speakers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power windows
  • Power steering
  • Power door mirrors
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Illuminated entry
  • Front wheel independent suspension
  • Front reading lights
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Bodyside moldings
  • Alloy wheels
  • Adjustable head restraints: rear w/tilt
  • AM/FM radio
  • ABS brakes
  • Voltmeter
  • Tachometer
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Cassette
  • Air Conditioning
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Vehicle
    • Rear Door Type: Liftgate
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 95
    • Maximum Alternator Watts: 1425
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.8
  • Weight Information
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 2290
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 2650
    • Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 1935
    • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 1766
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 4700
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 6,000
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3500
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 350
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5100
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 1005
    • Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A
    • Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Torsion Bar
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Single-Stage Leaf
    • Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 2290
    • Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 2650
    • Axle Type - Front: Independent SLA
    • Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
    • Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 2650
    • Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3200
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.27
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 35
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 35
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.34
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.77
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: Power
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 1.02
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x 0.47
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Order Code: T7R
    • Rear Tire Order Code: T7R
    • Front Tire Size: P235/75R15
    • Rear Tire Size: P235/75R15
    • Spare Tire Size: P235/75R15
    • Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 1843
    • Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 1843
    • Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): 1843
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 717
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: 717
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: 717
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 15 x 7
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 15 x 7
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: Steel
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Power
    • Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 17.0
    • Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: 15.0
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.7
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 37.8
  • Frame
    • Frame Type: Single Channel
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.5
    • Fuel Tank Location: Midship
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 101.7
    • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in): 179.6
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.2
    • Height, Overall (in): 67.0
    • Overhang, Front (in): 33.9
    • Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in): 44.0
    • Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 29.6
    • Ground Clearance, Front (in): 6.7
    • Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 6.7
    • Rear Door Opening Height (in): 33.7
    • Rear Door Opening Width (in): 46.9
    • Step Up Height - Front (in): 19.8
    • Step Up Height - Side (in): 19.8
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 61.6
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 30.7
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 41.9
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 69.4
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 32.6
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 4
    • Front Head Room (in): 39.9
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.7
    • Front Hip Room (in): 51.9
    • Second Head Room (in): 39.1
    • Second Leg Room (in): 34.5
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 43.6
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: 2 Door Sport
    • Body Code: 102" WB

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