
Explorer XLT V-8 VS. Taurus LX Wagon VS. Windstar Lx - Road Test
| CARGO CAPACITY |
| Explorer | Taurus | Windstar |
| Cargo capacity, cu ft |
| 7-pass. config. | N/A | 0.0 | 22.1 |
| 5/4-pass. config. | 42.6 | 38.4 | 50.0 (est.) |
| 2-pass. config. | 81.6 | 81.3 | 144.0 |
| Max. single-box |
| cargo dimensions, cu ft |
| Width | 42.0 | 37.0 | 48.5 |
| Length | 78.0 | 81.0 | 91.0 |
| Height | 34.0 | 21.0 | 39.0 |
| Roof luggage rack |
| capacity, lb | 100 | 100 | 165 |
| Max. tow capacity, lb | 6500 | 1750 | 3500 |
Standard bumper hitch limited to 3500 pounds
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
| Explorer | Taurus | Windstar |
| Length, in. | 188.5 | 199.6 | 201.2 |
| Width, in. | 70.2 | 73.0 | 75.4 |
| Width, |
| mirrors extended | 80.5 | 80.0 | 88.5 |
| Width, |
| mirrors folded | 70.0 | 80.0* | 79.0 |
| Height, in. | 66.8 | 57.6 | 68.0 |
*non-folding mirrors
| FUEL ECONOMY AND RANGE |
| Explorer | Taurus | Windstar |
| Fuel capacity, gal. | 21.0 | 16.0 | 25.0 |
| EPA highway mpg | 18 | 27 | 23 |
| Max. cruising range*, mi. | 378 | 432 | 575 |
*Max range=EPA highway x fuel capacity...
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