Jul 15, 1999 ... WHEELS: — No./Type. Four/Full Face Steel 5-hole Disc 15” x 7.0”J. (W/15”x6.0J
Spare. Wheel) .... AUXILIARY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (
Standard). Model/ .... 5th-OD. 0.79. Reverse. 3.40. Lubricant Capacity (pt.) 5.6.
Synchronizers. 1,2,3,4,5,R ... Ford 5R55E 5 -Speed Automatic Overdrive.
2000 EXPLORER INDEX Subject Model/Series/Trim Availability
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Seating Capacity And Standard Equipment Specifications: — Explorer
3-4
Technical Specifications: — Axles — Brakes — Cooling System — Fuel System — Steering — Suspension (Frame) — Tires and Wheels — Transfer Case — Transmission (Clutch)
5 5-6 6 6 6 6-7 7 8 8-9
Payload/Weight Ratings (Curb Weights)
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2000 EXPLORER MODEL/SERIES/TRIM AVAILABILITY Trim Level Model-WB 2-Door Model — 102” Wheelbase 4-Door Model — 112” Wheelbase
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Sport 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
XLS
XLT
Eddie Bauer
Limited
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2000 EXPLORER SEATING CAPACITY AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERIES
2-Door Explorer
4-Door Explorer
Passenger Package Passenger Capacity SEATING ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE: Standard Buckets — Dual front Captain’s Chairs / — Dual front Sport Buckets Bench — 3-pass. front — 2-pass. rear — 3-pass. rear Minimum Passenger/Cargo Capacities (lbs.) GVWR: (lbs.) (Computer Selected - not to be advertised) GAWR (lbs.) 4x2 Models — Front Min. — Front Max. — Rear Min. — Rear Max. 4x4 Models — Front Min — Front Max. — Rear Min. — Rear Max. POWERTRAIN: — Application Engine — Type (Ford)
STD 4
STD 5
Transmission Clutch 4x4 Transfer Case AXLES: Front Axle
Rear Axle
BRAKES: Includes Brake/shift interlock with Auto. Trans. Front Disc Rear Disc Power-Assist Unit Anti-Lock System Parking Brake ELECTRICAL: Alternator Battery FUEL TANK: JACK: STEERING: SUSPENSION: Frame
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600
600
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■ 900
2290 2290 2510 2510 2510 2400 2400 2620 2620 2620 2650 2650 2900 2900 2900 2650 2650 2900 2900 2900 2510 2510 2710 2710 2710 2620 2620 2800 2800 2800 2650 2650 2950 2950 2950 2650 2650 2950 2950 2950 Refer to Dealer Ordering Guide For 50 State Usage 50 States 4.0L (245) OHV SEFI (w/Sport/XL/XLS/XLT)/SOHC SEFI V-6 (w/EB/Limited) Super Cooling Type Manual 5-Speed OD Low/High Gear Ratios 3.40:1/0.79:1 10″ - Self-Adjusting Type Borg Warner 4405 Part-Time (Includes Skid Plate 4x4/AWD)
— Type — Capacity (Rating @ Ground) (4x2) — Capacity (Rating @ Ground) (4x4) — Type — Capacity (Rating @ Ground)
Twin-Forged Upper SLA 2710 lbs.
2710 lbs.
2850 lbs.
2850 lbs.
Semi-Floating, Ford 3200 lbs
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Type Size Type Size Type Effective Diameter. Type Rear Brakes
Dual-Piston, Floating Caliper 11.28 Diameter Single Piston, Self-Adjusting 11.22” Diameter Dual Diaphram Booster 11.42” 4-Wheel ABS Foot-Operated, Hand Release
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Rating tType Rating Capacity: (Midship)
70/115 Amperes, 1050/1725 Watts (3G) Maintenance-Free 72 Amp-hr., 650 CCA (Battery Saver System Standard) 17.5 gal. (66L) 21.0 gal. (80L) (Includes Skid Plate on 4x4/AWD) 1.5 ton Power, Ford - Rack and Pinion (Includes Steering Cooler) 17.0:1
— Capacity — Type Ratio — Type — Section Modulus
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OPT 4
Front ladder Type Boxed W/Single-Channel, 6-Crossmembers, 36,000 Psi Steel 2.89 cu. in
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2000 EXPLORER SEATING CAPACITY AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERIES Torsion Bar, Front
2-Door Explorer
4-Door Explorer
2290 lbs. 2510 lbs. 2510 lbs. 2710 lbs. Springs, Rear 2650 lbs. 2900 lbs. 2650 lbs. 2950 lbs. Shock Absorbers 1.375” (4-Door models include one extra rear shock mounted laterally between axle housing and frame member). Stabilizer Bar, Front — Type 1.34” Diameter Solid Steel Stabilizer Bar, Rear — Type .77” Diameter Solid Steel TOW HOOK: — Type Rear - Steel Hook (W/”Sport Plus Package” Only) TIRES: — No./Type Five/Steel-Belted Radial All -Season — Size P225/70Rx15SL BSW A/S/P235/75Rx15SL OWL A/T — Spare Tire Carrier Rear Under Frame, Crank Up Type WHEELS: — No./Type Four/Full Face Steel 5-hole Disc 15” x 7.0”J. (W/15”x6.0J Spare Wheel) NOTE: Refer to the end of this section for powertrain/chassis option availability.
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Type ( 4x2) Type ( 4x4) Type ( 4x2) Type ( 4x4) Frt/Rr (Gas-Type)
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2000 EXPLORER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Axle FRONT AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Model Make/Type Max. Rating @ Ground (lbs.) Upper Control Arm — Material Lower Control Arm — Material Spring Centers Ball Joints Spindle — Material Wheel Bearings — Type
4x2 / 4x4 Ford SLA (Short/Long Arm)Independent Front Suspension 2710 (4x2)/2850 (4x4) Forged Steel Stamped High Strength Steel Torsion Bar, Computer Selected Lubed-For-Life Nodular Cast Iron Body with Forged Steel Stem Tapered Roller
REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Make Model Max. Rating @ Ground (lbs.) Type Drive — Type Housing — Cover Attachment Section — Max. Tube Size (in.) Wall Thickness — Max. (in.) Lubricant Capacity (pint) Spring Centers (in.) Wheel Bearings — Type Gears — Type — Material Ratios Available (to 1) Ring Gear Pitch Diameter (in.) Pinion — Mounting Differential — Type — Bearings Axle Shaft — Minimum Diameter (in.) — Diameter over Splines (in.) — No. of Splines
Ford Standard and Limited Slip 4x2/4x4 3200 Semi-Floating Hotchkiss Cast Center Bolted 3.00 .19 5.0 40.3 Straight Roller Hypoid Alloy Steel 3.27, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10 8.8 Overhung 2-Pinion Tapered Roller 1.29 1.32 31
Brakes HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS — FRONT / REAR DISC
Type
Axle Usage (lbs.)
Rotor Dia. (in.) OD ID
Front Disc
2710 - 4x2 2800 - 4x4
11.28
7.09
Rear Disc
3200 - 4x2 3200 - 4x4
11.22
8.02
Brake Lining Segment
Area (sq. in.)/ Width (in.) Thickness (in.)
Outboard Inboard Outboard Inboard
8.45/1.33/.4 8.45/1.33/.4 8.1/1.24/.37 8.1/1.24/.37
Caliper Piston Dia. (in.)
Total Gross Swept Lining Area Area Per Axle (sq. Per Axle in.) (sq. in.)
Dual -1.81
33.8
203.6
Single -1.9 12.4
143.2
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS Type
Bore Dia. (in.)
Dual System, Dash-Mounted(1) 1.062 (1) Includes 4-Wheel Anti-lock System - Operates in all Drive Modes.
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2000 EXPLORER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER BRAKES VACUUM BOOSTER SPECIFICATIONS Make/Type
Model/ Series
Effective Dia. (in.)
Outside Dia. (in.)
Diaphragm Type
Dash-Mounted
4x2/4x4
11.42
9.64
Dual
Cooling Systems COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Core Size (in.)
Cooling System Cap. (approx. qts.)
Fan Specs Type/ Blade No. of Dia. Blades In.
Engine
Cooling
Trans. Usage
Frontal Area (sq. in.) Height Width
Thick
Rows Fins of Per Tubes Inch
4.0L (245) OHV V-6
Std. Std. Std.
Man. Auto Auto.
430 492 492
21.50 23.68 23.68
20.01 20.79 20.79
1.02 1.02 2.22
1 1 2
16.5 16.5 10.2
7.8 7.8 7.8
Plastic/11 Plastic/11 Plastic/11
18.0 18.0 18.0
Auto
492
23.68
20.79
2.22
2
10.2
18.5
Plastic/11
18.2
4.0L (245) SOHC V-6 5.0L(302) Std. SEFI V-8
AUXILIARY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (Standard) Model/ Series 4x2/4x4
Engine
Transmission
Size
No. of Plates
4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 5.0L (302) SEFI V-8
5-Speed Auto. OD (5R55E) 4-Speed Auto. OD (4R70W)
10.0” x 7.0” x 1.25” 10.0” x 7.0” x 1.25”
22 22
Fuel System FUEL SYSTEM DATA Electronic Fuel Injection Injectors Fuel Tank Capacity Fuel Pump - in tank Fuel Filter Air Cleaner
4.0L (245) OHV/SOHC SEFI V-6 Six Port-Mounted Sequential Injectors 17.5 gals. (66L) (2-Dr)/21.0 gals. (80L) (4-Dr) Single Electric -In Tank High Pressure In-Line Large Capacity (One) Dry Element, Replaceable
5.0L (302) OHV SEFI V-8 Eight Port-Mounted Sequential Injectors 21.0 gals. (80L) (4-Dr) Single Electric -In Tank High Pressure In-Line Large Capacity (One) Dry Element, Replaceable
Steering STEERING SPECIFICATIONS Model/Series
Power Steering Wheelbase (in.)Gear Ratio
Overall Ratio
Turning Dia. (ft.) Curb-to-Curb
Wall-to-Wall
4x2 / 4x4 4x2 / 4x4
102.0 112.0
15 - 17:1 15 - 17:1
34.7 37.3
37.8 40.4
17:1 17:1
Suspensions FRAME SPECIFICATIONS Model/ Series 4x2/4x4
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Wheelbase (in.)
Maximum Side Rail Section (in.)
Section Modulus (cu. in.)
Yield Strength (psi)
102.0 112.0
6.08 x 2.34 x .150 6.12 x 2.36 x .150
2.89 2.89
36,000 36,000
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2000 EXPLORER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SHOCK ABSORBER SPECIFICATION Model/ Series
WheelBase (in.)
4x2/4x4
102.0/112.0
Usage
Front No. Used
Piston Dia. (in.) Type
Rear No. Used
Piston Dia. (in.)
Type
Std.
2
1.375
2
1.375
Gas-Pressurized
Gas-Pressurized
SPRING SPECIFICATIONS — FRONT TORSION BARS Model/ Series
Wheelbase (in.)
4x2
102 112
4x4
102 112
Combined Rating @ Ground (lbs.) 2290 2400 2510 2620 2710 2510 2620 2710 2800 2900
Diameter (in.)
Deflection Torsion Bar Active Length Rate @ @ Normal Load (in.) Wheel (lbs. R.H. — L.H. per in. ea.)
Bar Rate (in.-lbs./ degree) R.H. & L.H.
1.04 1.08 1.03 1.05 1.06 1.08 1.14 1.06 0.98 1.10
40.17 40.32 40.42 40.22 40.26 40.30 40.37 40.26 40.00 40.35
550.0 / 567.5 641.7 / 662.1 531.1 / 547.9 566.5 / 584.2 593.0 / 693.0 625.8 / 645.3 695.7 / 717.8 593.0 / 693.0 432.8 / 447.0 671.8 / 693.0
39.30 36.73 38.97 39.32 39.04 39.08 39.15 39.04 38.78 39.13
204 230 200 210 215 225 245 215 235 235
SPRING SPECIFICATIONS — REAR LEAF Model/ Wheel base Series (in.)
Combined Rating @ Ground Number of (lbs.) Leaves
4x2/4x4
2-Door 2650 4-Door 2900 4-Door 2950 4-Door(1) 3000 (1) Available W/5.0L Engine Only.
1 4 4 4
Total Thickness @ Pad (in.) Length (in.) Width (in.)
Deflection Rate (lbs. per in./ spring)
Rating @ Pad (lbs./in. per degree RH / LH)
.53 1.75 1.75 1.75
245 280 280 280
1125 1250 1250 1250
56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5
3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50
Tires and Wheels TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
Size
Rim Width Section (in.) Width (in.)
Load Rating
Max. Inflation Load Limits @ Pressure Max. Inflation (psi) Pressure (lbs.)
P225/70Rx15 SL P235/75Rx15 SL P255/70Rx16 SL
6.0 7.0 7.0
Std. Std. Std.
35 35 35
8.24 9.25 10.24
1593 1843 2065
Revolutions Static Loaded Per Mile @ 45 Radius (in.) mph 12.40 13.00 13.20
760 717 683
WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Type
Wheel Size
Nominal Offset (in.)
No. of Studs
Bolt Circle (in.)
Max. Whl Cap. Load (lbs. @ ground)
Stamped-Steel (Spare) Stamped-Steel Cast Aluminum - Deep Dish Cast Aluminum - Luxury Cast Aluminum - Limited Chrome - Stamped Steel 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum Stamped-Steel (Spare)
15" x 6.0" J 15" x 7.0" J 15" x 7.0" J 15" x 7.0" J 16" x 7.0" J 15” x 7.0 “J 16" x 7.0" J 16" x 7.0" J
.47 .47 .47 .47 .47 .47 .47 .47
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
1600 1600 1600 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600
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2000 EXPLORER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transfer Case TRANSFER CASE SPECIFICATIONS Make and Model
Warner 4405
Type Lubricant Capacity (pt.) Gear Ratio — High Gear Ratio — Low Case Material
2-Speed Planetary Gears 3.0 Direct — 1.00:1 Direct — 2.48:1 Aluminum
Make and Model
Warner 4404 (AWD)
Type Lubricant Capacity (pt.) Case Material
Single Speed - Viscous Coupling Unit 2.65 Aluminum
Transmissions MANUAL TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS Make Model Ratios (to 1): 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th-OD Reverse Lubricant Capacity (pt.) Synchronizers Gears: Material Type — Bearings: Mainshaft — — — Countershaft Gear — — — Reverse Idler Gear
Mazda 5-Speed Overdrive (HD) 4x2/4x4
Helical Front Center Rear Front Center Rear
3.40 2.05 1.31 1.00 0.79 3.40 5.6 1,2,3,4,5,R Carburized Steel 1,2,3,4,5,R Single Row Taper Single Row Taper Single Row Ball Single Row Roller Single Row Roller Single Row Ball Bronze Bushing
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS Make Ford 5R55E 5 -Speed Automatic Overdrive Ford 4R70W 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Model 4x2/4x4 4x2/4x4 Engine 4.0L (245) OHV/SOHC SEFI V-6 5.0L (302) SEFI V-8 Ratios (to 1): 1st 2.47 2.84 2nd 1.85 1.55 3rd 1.47 1.00 4th-(OD) 1.00 0.70 5th-(OD) 0.75 — Reverse 2.10 2.33 Converter 1.80 2.30 Lubricant Capacity (pt.) 20.0 24.0 Helical Gears All All Oil Cooler Water Water Auxilliary Cooler - 14 oz.(1) Oil Oil (1) Additional transmission fluid required with Aux. Trans. Oil Cooler useage, Std. w/4.0L SOHC/5.0L OHV engines only.
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2000 EXPLORER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Clutch Engine Clutch Diameter (approx. in.) Disc — Type Lining Material Outside Diameter (approx. in.) Inside Diameter (in.) Facing Area (sq. in.) Facing Thickness (in.) usable Pressure Plate — Make Total Plate Pressure (lbs.) Pilot Bearing Release Bearing
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4x2/4x4 4.0L (245) OHV/SEFI V-6 10 (Hydraulic Actuation) Segmented wWith spring vibration damper Woven Non-Asbestos 10.00 7.25 67.2 .138 Belleville 1517 Needle Bearing Lubed-For-Life — Self-Centering, Full Angular Contact
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2000 EXPLORER PAYLOAD/WEIGHT RATINGS Option/Cargo Worksheet Option Weight
(Front/Total) (lbs.)
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS: 4.0L (245) OHV SEFI V-6 with 4x2/4x4 — (0/0) w/5-Speed Manual OD 4.0L (245) OHV SEFI V-6 with 4x2/4x4 — (25/37) w/Automatic OD 4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 with 4x2/4x4 — (32/52) w/Automatic OD 5.0L (302) OHV SEFI with 4x2/AWD — (165/224)/ w/ Automatic OD (160/215) Limited Slip Rear Axle (0/4) TIRES: — P235/75Rx15SL All-Terrain (7/20) — P255/70Rx16SL All-Terrain OWL (21/59) GROUPS: Comfort — 2-Door only (20/35) Sport — 2-Door only (3/4)(1) Sport, Premium (4/7) XLT (2/4) XLS (4-Door only) (35/65) Eddie Bauer (6/14) Limited (5/12) Convenience (Power Equipment) — 2 Door (11/18) Convenience (Power Equipment) — 4 Door (14/26) OPTIONS: Air bags, Side (4/7) Electronics Group (1/2) Sub-Total: Front/Total ____/____ OPTIONS (Cont’d): Homelink (0/0) Load Leveling Rear (Suspension) (12/29) Moonroof - Power (17/39) Radio — AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette Player/ (3/20) Amplifier/Single CD Radio — AM/FM Stereo w/Dual Media (3/4) Radio — Multi-Disc CD (2/2) Running Boards — 4 Door (20/39) Seats — Cloth Captain's Chairs (-1/-3) Seats — Sport Cloth Bucket — Power (2/4) Seats — Leather Sport Bucket — Power (4/7) Seats - Power Track w/Driver (2/3) (4/6) Seats - Power Track - W/Driver and Passenger Seats — 60/40 Split Bench (Includes 150 lbs. (63/155) for one extra person) Side Step Bars — 2-Door (16/33) Wheels (4) - Cast Aluminum Deep Dish (-14/-27) Wheels (5) - 15 in. Full Face Steel (-3/-6) Wheels (5) - 15 in. Chrome Steel (0/8) Wheels (5) - 15 in. Luxury Cast Aluminum (-10/-21) Wheels (5) - 16 in. Machine Aluminum (-19/-25) Sub-Total: Front/Total ____/____ Sub-Total: From 1st Col. ____/____ Line A) Total Actual Option ____/____ Content/Weight: (1) Includes standard content. Weight of options contained in Preferred Equipment Package must be added.
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2000 EXPLORER PAYLOAD/WEIGHT RATINGS Cargo Worksheet TABLE "A" — MINIMUM CARGO CAPACITY RATING Minimum Cargo Capacity Rating(1) (2)
Passenger Rating No. Weight (lbs)
4 600 150 5 750 150 6 900 (3) 150 (1) In addition to passengers. (2) Maximum cargo capacity can be computed below. (3) With 60/40 front split bench seat. Not available with Eddie Bauer/Sport/ Limited Packages.
Front/Total 1) Minimum Cargo Capacity Rating 0/ + 2) Plus Actual Option Content Weight (from Line A, Cargo Worksheet) 3) Equals Combined Option Content Weight and Minimum Cargo Capacity Rating =/ Maximum Cargo Capacity Rating can be computed at right. The actual GVW rating will be the lowest GVWR listed with allowable front/total weights (above right) exceeding the combined option content weight and minimum cargo capacity rating.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT (LBS.) (REGULAR PRODUCTION OPTIONS & AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT) Model
GVWR
4x2 — 2 Door
4700 4800 5100 5200 5280 5380 4880 5020 5340 5440 5540 5640
4x2 — 4 Door
4x4 — 2 Door 4x4 — 4 Door
4.0L (245) OHV/SOHC SEFI V-6 5.0L (302) SEFI V-8 310 410 365 465 545 645 303 430 405 505 605 693
TOTAL ACCESSORY RESERVE CAPACITY CALCULATION Maximum Allowable Weight (RPO & Aftermarket Equipment) — Less Actual Regular Production Option Content Weight (from Line A, Payload/GVWR Worksheet) Equals TOTAL ACCESSORY RESERVE CAPACITY(1) (1) The weight that may be added to the Ford completed vehicle should be less than this figure. This Accessory Reserve Capacity calculation approximates the figure which will be computer-printed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door latch post
Base Curb Weights Model
Front (lbs.)
Rear (lbs.)
Total (lbs.)
4x2 — 2 Door 1925 1725 3650 4x2 — 4 Door 2010 1835 3845 4x4 — 2 Door 2115 1735 3850 4x4 — 4 Door 2200 1845 4045 4x2 — 4 Door(1) 2177 1873 4050 2367 1883 4250 4x4 — 4 Door(1) (1) Base Curb Weight W/5.0L Engine and P235/75RX15SL tires only.
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