Collision replacement car: 1998 Ford Explorer
Collision replacement car 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 while yours is off the road, the 1998 Ford Explorer is one of many cars on CarmaCars, each with its own page. When your adjuster approves a rental, we can bill your insurance company directly. After a collision, your insurer may pay for the rental once your adjuster approves it.
Specs, explained
It runs 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.
Its combined rating is 13.8 L/100 km, which means roughly 41 litres for 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $64.17 at our price setting.
Who it is for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Inside and out
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.
Can I rent it?
Ask for this exact car in your request, and we tell you what we can offer. Similar cars are listed below if you need one now. 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.
Who qualifies
An Ontario G2 or G licence and an age of 18 or more are the starting point. A young driver fee applies each day for drivers under 26. Cars marked "no credit card needed" accept a debit card in your name; the others need a credit card.
Before pickup, choose how damage to the car is handled: your auto policy (OPCF 27), your credit card's rental benefit, or the CarmaCars Protection Plan. Expect a deposit before every rental; its amount is set by the car. Each renter is checked the same way, before the booking is confirmed.
Booking in plain terms
A request is free and takes a few minutes: the car, your dates, and pickup or delivery. We confirm and price it, and the offer arrives in your account and by email. Your card is charged only when you approve the offer.
You can check any car's calendar before you send a request. A booking can be a single day or up to 365 days. Allow 2 hours or more between your request and the pickup time.
Let us know
Have a question first? Send a request with it, and a person answers.
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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Collision replacement car: 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.