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Is a 2002 Ford Explorer rear wheel drive?

Is a 2002 Ford Explorer rear wheel drive?

The 2002 Ford Explorer is a four-door midsize SUV that can be configured to seat five or seven passengers. It’s sold in XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited trims. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available. For the 2002 model year, the Explorer has been redesigned.

What year did explorer get IRS?

2001
Trail’s End: April 2001, We Drive The New IRS Ford Explorer. The all-new third-gen Ford Explorer debuted as a ’02 model, and we trotted out a First Look at the SUV in the Apr. ’01 issue of Four Wheeler.

What’s the difference between Ford Explorer and Sport Trac?

The Sport Trac was configured with a power-retractable “Breezeway” rear window (a feature last used by Ford on the 1965 Mercury line) in place of a sliding rear window. During 2002, several changes were made to the exterior badging, with “Explorer” removed from the doors and “Sport Trac” (on the tailgate) changed to chrome, from red/white plastic.

What’s the wheelbase of a second generation Ford Explorer?

The second-generation Ford Explorer Sport Trac shares the Ford U251 chassis with the fourth-generation Ford Explorer. As part of the redesign, the wheelbase was stretched to 130.5 inches (4.6 inches longer than the previous generation).

How much horsepower does a 2002 Ford Explorer have?

Engine Data Engine type 4.0L SOHC V-6 4.6L SOHC V-8 Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1 Power 210 hp @ 5,250 rpm 240 hp @ 4,750 rpm Torque 250 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 280 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Zero-60 mph (100 kph) 10.2 seconds 8.6 seconds

What kind of transmission does a Ford Explorer have?

A five-speed manual transmission was standard, with a five-speed automatic transmission available as an option. During the 2001 model year, the 4.0L V6 underwent revisions, shifting from an alloy intake manifold to a composite design; the oil filler cap switched locations from the driver side to the passenger side of the engine.

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