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 |