Ford Explorer II

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The Ford Explorer II (1995–2001): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 29 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: UN105, UN150 · Sold in: United Kingdom, United States, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	4,536–4,844 mm
Width	–	1,783 mm
Height	–	1,702–1,735 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,583–2,835 mm
Electric
Range (EPA/NRCan)	61 km EPA	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	68.0% (64.8–71.1)	69.2%	823

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	48.6%	41.6%
Brakes	44.6%	36.4%
Body, chassis and structure	35.4%	18.6%
Lights and electrics	29.8%	28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	18.0%	17.1%
Tyres	17.7%	31.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

8,656 complaints for model years 1995–2001. 901 crashes · 352 fires · 1,182 injuries · 123 deaths

Tyres 2,676
Speed control 819
Engine 438
Transmission and drivetrain 379
Brakes 246
Visibility and wipers 161

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 29 versions of the Ford Explorer II

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United Kingdom 1 version

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2000–20014.0	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.7 L/100 km NEDC	350 g/km

United States 24 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2001–2002	Electric motor	Electric	–	–	39 MPGe EPA	0 g/km	61 km
1998–2002CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–
2001CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km	–
2001FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP	4.0 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–
2000–2001FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP	4.0 L	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	325–368 g/km	–
1999–2001CLKUP · 5.0E-R, CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–
2000–20010.0005, CLKUP · CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–
1999–20004.0E-R	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km	–
20000.0004	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km	–
1997–2000(SOHC) (FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP · SOHC, CLKUP and 1 more trim	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km	–
1997–2000(SOHC) (FFS), CLKUP · SOHC, CLKUP · 0.0004, CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–
20004.0S-4 SOHC, CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km	–
1998–1999	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km	–
1999CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km	–
1998SOHC, CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km	–
1998	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km	–
1996–1998(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km	–
1996–1998(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km	–
1995–1997(FFS)	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km	–
1996–1997(FFS)	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km	–
1997(FFS), CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–
1997(FFS), CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–
1996(FFS), CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km	–
1996(FFS), CLKUP	4.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km	–

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1997–2001Sport utility vehicle	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.7–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	315–359 g/km
1996–2001Sport utility vehicle	5.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	16.0–16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	368–386 g/km
1996–2000Sport utility vehicle	4.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	13.2–15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	304–347 g/km
1996Sport utility vehicle	4.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	14.6–15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	336–347 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.