Car with driver: 1998 Ford Explorer
Car with driver for the 1998 Ford Explorer. Rated 13.8 to 16.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). Request one, or rent a similar car now.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 16.8 L/100 km

1998 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 17.5 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.39 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 | $26.04 | $26.04 |
1998 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
Cost to drive the 1998 Ford Explorer
From the EPA combined rating at $1.55 a litre (our current Toronto price setting). You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup, so this is what you pay for the driving.
| Powertrain | Uses | 100 km | A 300 km weekend | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cylinder, Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | $21.39 | $64.17 | $213.90 |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder, All-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | $22.79 | $68.37 | $227.90 |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder, Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | $22.79 | $68.37 | $227.90 |
| 4.0L 6-cylinder, All-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | $24.34 | $73.02 | $243.40 |
| 5.0L 8-cylinder, All-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | $26.04 | $78.12 | $260.40 |
| 5.0L 8-cylinder, Rear-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | $26.04 | $78.12 | $260.40 |
Renting the 1998 Ford Explorer
For a car with a driver, the 1998 Ford Explorer could fit; below, the figures and how booking works. Chauffeur bookings are by the hour, two hours minimum; send a request and we reply with the vehicle we can offer and the price.
The figures, translated
The powertrain to know here is the 4.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
A combined rating of 13.8 L/100 km works out to about 41 litres per 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $21.39 at our price setting.
Who rents the Explorer
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
What to expect from the Explorer
It is the kind of vehicle that makes a family trip calmer.
Rent this car
Tell us your dates and we check this car or the closest match. Similar cars are below if you need one sooner. None in our fleet right now; ask and we look for one for your dates. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
What we need from you
Every driver needs an Ontario G2 or G licence and must be 18 or older. The young driver fee covers drivers under 26; older drivers pay no age fee. The name on the card has to match the name on the licence.
Before the keys change hands, one of three options must be in place for the car: OPCF 27, a card benefit, or the CarmaCars Protection Plan. The deposit amount depends on the car and is shown on its page. Additional drivers can be added; each one meets the same rules and signs the agreement.
How to book
Booking starts online: pick the car, set the times, and send the request at no cost. The reply is an offer you can read in full before you decide anything. Say yes to the offer and pay; that is when the booking is made.
Prices on each car's page are before tax, and the offer adds the tax. Short trips and long stays use the same request; the rate follows the length. A pickup can be as soon as 2 hours after your request, when the car is free.
Get an offer
Ask for the car, read the offer, approve it if it suits you.
Rent a 1998 Ford Explorer in Toronto
We have no 1998 Ford Explorer on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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Car with driver: the 1998 Ford Explorer
Can I rent a 1998 Ford Explorer in Toronto?
Not from our fleet right now. Send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Meanwhile 6 similar cars are available below.
How much does fuel cost to drive the 1998 Ford Explorer 100 km?
About $21.39 for fuel, from the EPA combined rating of 13.8 L/100 km (4.0L 6-cylinder, rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual) at $1.55 a litre. You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup.
How old do I need to be to rent?
18 or older at pickup, with an Ontario G2 or G licence valid for the whole rental. Drivers aged 18 to 20 pay a young driver fee of $35 a day, and 21 to 25 pay $20 a day.
How much is the deposit?
Between $500 and $5,000, depending on the car. It is taken about 1 hour before pickup, never when you book, and the balance is released within 7 business days after you return the car.
What coverage do I need?
Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car itself, have your own policy (OPCF 27), a credit card with rental car coverage, or add the CarmaCars Protection Plan, priced in your offer by car and driver age. At $2,500 or more we claim on our fleet policy and you pay the $2,500 deductible.
Can the car be delivered?
Yes, anywhere, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Delivery starts at $75 plus the distance from our location, priced in your offer. Collecting the car yourself is free.