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Generation 3, U152

Ford Explorer Crossover / SUV

01.2001 - 06.2005 · United States

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Generation 3, U152

UN152

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Ford Explorer, Generation 3, U152, USA market. This overview covers 40 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.2001 - 06.2005). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 40 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5–7
Engine codes
99X; 99EA, Modular V8
Engine displacement, cc
3996–4601
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2890
Ground clearance, mm
215
Fuel
Petrol

Equipment and practical details

Ford Explorer · Generation 3, U152 · USA · 01.2001 - 06.2005. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Split backrest 40:20:40
Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.

Specifications and technical details

40 versions

4.0 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

99X; 99EA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.0 AT RWD XLS 5-passengerBase grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT RWD XLT 5-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT RWD Eddie Bauer 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT RWD Limited 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT RWD Limited 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT RWD Eddie Bauer 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT RWD XLT 7-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005

4.0 L, 210 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

99X; 99EA · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.0 MT RWD XLS 5-passengerBase grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT RWD XLT 5-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT RWD Eddie Bauer 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT RWD Limited 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT RWD Limited 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT RWD Eddie Bauer 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT RWD XLT 7-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005

4.0 L, 210 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

99X; 99EA · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.0 MT 4WD XLS 5-passengerBase grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT 4WD XLT 5-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT 4WD Eddie Bauer 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT 4WD Limited 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT 4WD Limited 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 MT 4WD Eddie Bauer 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT 4WD XLT 7-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005

4.0 L, 210 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

99X; 99EA · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.0 AT 4WD XLS 5-passengerBase grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT 4WD XLT 5-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT 4WD Eddie Bauer 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT 4WD Limited 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT 4WD Limited 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT 4WD Eddie Bauer 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.0 AT 4WD XLT 7-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005

4.6 L, 239 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Modular V8 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.6 AT RWD XLT 5-passengerBase grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT RWD Eddie Bauer 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT RWD Limited 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT RWD Limited 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT RWD Eddie Bauer 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT RWD XLT 7-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005

4.6 L, 239 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

Modular V8 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.6 AT 4WD XLT 7-passenger 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT 4WD Eddie Bauer 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT 4WD Limited 7-passengerTop grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT 4WD Limited 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT 4WD Eddie Bauer 5-passengerUpper grade 01.2001 - 06.2005
4.6 AT 4WD XLT 5-passengerBase grade 01.2001 - 06.2005

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