1998 Ford Explorer XL 4WD
The 1998 Ford Explorer XL 4WD is a 160-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $24,005 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 160 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Explorer measures 190.7 inches long on a 111.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,005 ($47,863 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L Cologne OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Multiport Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time four-wheel drive (Control Trac) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/long-arm independent front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf-sprung live rear axle |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars