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1998 Mountaineer Base Sport Utility Specs

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1998 Mountaineer Base Sport Utility Specs

1998 Mountaineer Base Sport Utility Performance Hide
4,942 cc 5 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 76.2 mm stroke, 9.1 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
79 liter fuel tank
Heavy duty engine cooling system
Power: 160 kW , 215 HP @ 4,200 rpm; 288 ft lb , 390 Nm @ 3,300 rpm
1998 Mountaineer Base Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
3.73:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
1998 Mountaineer Base Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Argent body side molding
Front and rear toned bumpers
Chrome/bright trim
Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,829, overall width (mm): 1,783, overall height (mm): 1,786, ground clearance (mm): 170, wheelbase (mm): 2,835, front track (mm): 1,486, rear track (mm): 1,486 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,369
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic two-tone paint , gloss two-tone paint , black two-tone paint
Driver side and passenger side fixed rear side windows
Swing-out rear window
Rear step
Privacy tinted glass
Trailer towing preparation
Underbody protection for transfer case
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,531, curb weight (kg) 1,956, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 2,903, front axle weight (kg) 1,293 and rear axle weight (kg) 1,361
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
1998 Mountaineer Base Sport Utility Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions:
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 1,232 and all seats removed (liters): 2,271
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Floor partial console with open storage box
Courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Glove compartment
Two head restraints on front seats , height adjustable two head restraints on rear seats with rotational adjustment
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,013, rear headroom (mm): 998, front hip room (mm): 1,328, rear hip room (mm): 1,311, front leg room (mm): 1,077, rear leg room (mm): 909, front shoulder room (mm): 1,427 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,438
Internal button power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Four speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds
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