2003 Ford Explorer Specifications

 
POWERTRAIN

Dimensions
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase 113.8
Track f/r 60.9 / 61.2
Overall Length 189.5
Overall Width 72.1
Width Between Wheelwells 45.3
Overall Height (4x2/4x4) 71.4
Frontal Area (sq ft) 31.1
Coefficient of drag 0.41
Ground clearance 8.5
Front overhang 31.6
Rear overhang 44.1
Angle of approach (degrees) 27.7
Ramp breakover angle (degrees) 18.2
Departure angle (rear bumper)
(degrees) 23.9
INTERIOR
Headroom
1st row 39.9
2nd row 38.9
3rd row 39.0
Shoulder room
1st row 59.1
2nd row 58.9
3rd row 52.4
Hip room
1st row 55.0
2nd row 54.2
3rd row 45.3
Maximum legroom
1st row 42.4
2nd row 35.9
3rd row 34.8
CARGO CAPACITY (cubic feet)
 5-passenger 7-passenger
Behind 3rd seat - 13.8
Behind 2nd seat 46.6 44.5
Maximum 88.0 81.7
Fuel tank size (gallons) 22.5
Base Curb Weight (POUNDS)
Engine/Transmission
4.0L/auto 4x4 4449
4.0L/auto 4x4 4434
Towing Class Rating Class II standard,
Class III/IV optional
MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CAPACITY (POUNDS)
Automatic transmission
4x2 1414
4x4 1431
AWD 1446
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY (POUNDS)
Engine
4.0L V-6 4x2, Class II 3280
4.0L V-6 4x4, Class II 3400
4.0L V-6 AWD, Class II 3400
4.0L V-6 4x2, Class III/IV 5800
4.0L V-6 4x4, Class III/IV 5400
4.0L V-6 AWD, Class III/IV 5380
4.6L V-8 4x2, Class II 3280
4.6L V-8 4x4, Class II 3420
4.6L V-8 AWD, Class II 3420
4.6L V-8 4x2, Class III/IV 7160
4.6L V-8 4x4, Class III/IV 7000
4.6L V-8 AWD, Class III/IV 7000
GCWR
4.0L, 4x2 10,240
4.0L, 4x4/AWD 10,000
4.6L, 4x2/4x4/AWD 11,600
GVWR
4x2 5720
4x4/AWD 5880

All dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise noted

2003 Specifications
BODY STYLE
 4-Door SUV
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
EPA Class SUV
Drivetrain Layout RWD/AWD/
Four-Wheel Drive
Engine Type
(block and heads)
4.0L V-6/
4.6L V-8
Valvetrain SOHC
Two valves per cylinder
Bore/Stroke (in/mm) 3.95 x 3.32 V-6/
3.55 x 3.54 V-8
Displacement (cu. in/cc) 245/4015 V-6
281/4605 V-8
Compression Ratio 9.7:1 V-6/
9.4:1 V-8
Horsepower @ rpm 210 @ 5100 V-6/
239 @ 4750 V-8
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 254 @ 3700 V-6/
282 @ 4000 V-8
Redline 6,000 (4.0L and 4.6L)
Recommended Fuel 87 Octane, unleaded
(4.0L FFV-Capable)
Fuel System Sequential Multi-Port
Electronic Fuel Injection
(SEFI)
Oil Capacity with filter
(quarts)
5.0 V-6/
6.0 V-8
Coolant Capacity
(quarts)
16.3 V-6/
18.6 V-8
Transaxle 12.7
Final Drive Ratios 3.55, 3.73LS, 3.73NLS
Gear Ratios
1st 3.22:1
2nd 2.32:1
3rd 1.55:1
4th 1.00:1
5th 0.71:1
Reverse 3.07:1
SUSPENSION
Front Short/long arm (SLA)
independent front
suspension, coil over shock
Rear Short/long arm (SLA)
independent rear
suspension, coil over shock
STEERING
Type Power Rack and Pinion
Ratio 19:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock 3.6
Turning Circle,
Curb-to-Curb (ft)
36.8
BRAKES
Brakes (system type) Front/rear disc brakes
with standard ABS
Front 12.0-in disc
twin-piston caliper
Rear 11.85-in disc
single-piston caliper
Total Swept Area (sq. in.) 405.4
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel 16-in painted steel wheel
Tire P235/70/R16 A/S BSW
Number of Lug Nuts 5
CONSUMER INFO
Assembly Plant St. Louis, Missouri and
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Basic Warranty 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper
Roadside Assist 3-years/36,000 miles
Air bags Front driver and
passenger dual-stage air
bags (standard), side
Safety CanopyTM (optional)
 

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