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Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer IV (U251)?

2002–2005 vs 2006–2010 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/Pickup

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Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005 · 5 engines · XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, NBXSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010 · 6 engines · XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005no listings
Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,813 mmLength4,912 mm–5,245 mm
Width1,832 mmWidth1,872 mm
Height1,814 mmHeight1,834 mm–1,849 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mmWheelbase2,888 mm–3,327 mm
Ground clearance208 mmGround clearance208 mm
Trunk volume391 lTrunk volume385 l
Curb weight1,930 kg–2,075 kgCurb weight1,950 kg–2,180 kg
Fuel tank85 lFuel tank85 l
Engines
Production years2002–2005Production years2006–2010
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door, Pickup
Number of engines5Number of engines6
Power157–178 kW (213–242 hp)Power153–215 kW (208–292 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–4.6Displacement (l)4.0–4.6
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption14 l/100 km · 4.0 V6Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 4.6 V8
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.6 V8 4WDBest 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 4.6 V8 4WD
Top speed190 km/hTop speed190 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · XLS
Items in the base trim21 · XLSItems in the base trim22 · XLS
Items in the top trim28 · Eddie BauerItems in the top trim27 · Eddie Bauer
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover—
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring—Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer IV (U251)?

Length: Ford Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, Ford Explorer III (U152) 4,813 mm (a 432 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,327 vs 2,890 mm. Boot: 385 vs 391 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer IV (U251)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer III (U152) uses 14 l/100 km (4.0 V6); the most frugal Ford Explorer IV (U251) 13.9 l/100 km (4.6 V8).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer IV (U251)?

The strongest Ford Explorer III (U152) makes 178 kW (242 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Ford Explorer IV (U251) 215 kW (292 hp) (4.6 V8).

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