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Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer II (UN105)?

2002–2005 vs 1995–2001 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

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Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005 · 5 engines · XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, NBXSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Explorer II (UN105)1995–2001 · 9 engines · XLT, Limited, XL, XLSSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer III (U152)2002–2005no listings
Ford Explorer II (UN105)1995–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length4,813 mmLength4,407 mm–4,788 mm
Width1,832 mmWidth1,753 mm–1,783 mm
Height1,814 mmHeight1,687 mm–1,727 mm
Wheelbase2,890 mmWheelbase2,578 mm–2,832 mm
Ground clearance208 mmGround clearance200 mm–205 mm
Trunk volume391 lTrunk volume1,080 l–1,206 l
Curb weight1,930 kg–2,075 kgCurb weight1,700 kg–1,950 kg
Fuel tank85 lFuel tank66 l–79 l
Engines
Production years2002–2005Production years1995–2001
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines5Number of engines9
Power157–178 kW (213–242 hp)Power118–155 kW (160–211 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–4.6Displacement (l)4.0–4.9
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption14 l/100 km · 4.0 V6Lowest consumption13.2 l/100 km · 4.0 V6 SOHC Sport
Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.6 V8 4WDBest 0–100 km/h8.8 s · 5.0 V8 AWD
Top speed190 km/hTop speed185 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · XLT
Items in the base trim21 · XLSItems in the base trim27 · XLT
Items in the top trim28 · Eddie BauerItems in the top trim33 · Limited
Equipment · Comfort4 · 7
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest—Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer—Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Roof Rails—Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate—Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer II (UN105)?

Length: Ford Explorer III (U152) 4,813 mm, Ford Explorer II (UN105) 4,788 mm (a 25 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,890 vs 2,832 mm. Boot: 391 vs 1,206 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer II (UN105)?

The most frugal Ford Explorer III (U152) uses 14 l/100 km (4.0 V6); the most frugal Ford Explorer II (UN105) 13.2 l/100 km (4.0 V6 SOHC Sport).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer III (U152) or Ford Explorer II (UN105)?

The strongest Ford Explorer III (U152) makes 178 kW (242 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Ford Explorer II (UN105) 155 kW (211 hp) (4.0 V6 SOHC).

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