Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
13 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 4.0L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
4WD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Sport Utility
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2960
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8500
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2140
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6180
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2466
Interior Dimensions
Third Hip Room (in)
NA
Passenger Capacity
5
Second Head Room (in)
38.7
Third Leg Room (in)
NA
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.0
Second Hip Room (in)
55.5
Front Head Room (in)
39.8
Second Leg Room (in)
36.9
Third Shoulder Room (in)
NA
Front Hip Room (in)
55.4
Third Head Room (in)
NA
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.9
Exterior Dimensions
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA
Wheelbase (in)
113.7
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
44.3
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
72.8
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.3
Step Up Height - Front (in)
- TBD -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
193.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.4
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA
Overhang, Front (in)
35.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
33.7
Step Up Height - Side (in)
- TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.7
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
85.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
45.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD -
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.5
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA
Fuel Tank Location
Midship
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
- TBD -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 3700
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler
NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5100
Displacement
4.0L/245
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.48
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.22
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
BW-4411
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Power Take Off
NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA
Trans Order Code
- TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.29
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.07
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71
Trans PTO Access
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.54
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.01 x 0.43
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.85 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.8
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
18.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
38.4
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
NA
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
TC2
Spare Tire Size
P245/65R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
709
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
1700
Rear Tire Order Code
TC2
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
1700
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
709
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
709
Spare Tire Order Code
TC2
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
1700
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.34
Suspension Type - Front
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear
Ford SLA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
32.0
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
2200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.55
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.77
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent SLA
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3240
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
32.0
Axle Type - Front
Ford SLA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.55
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
2470
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3600
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes w/brake shift interlock
2nd generation driver & front passenger airbags & side seat...
Front passenger sensing system
Safety canopy air curtain system
Seat belts-inc: pretensioners, energy management system,...
BeltMinder feature
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column
2nd generation driver & front passenger airbags & side seat...
Front passenger sensing system
Safety canopy air curtain system
Seat belts-inc: pretensioners, energy management system,...
BeltMinder feature
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH system on rear outboard seat locations
AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Adaptive energy-absorbing steering column
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
60,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Maximum Alternator Watts
1950
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500
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