2003 Ford Explorer Specifications

2003 Ford Explorer

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2003 Ford Explorer

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,775–$6,975  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: XLT 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x4

Engines

See Specs 210-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard Heavy-duty radiator  
Standard 130-amp. alternator  
Standard 650 CCA battery  
(72Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.55 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.73  
Standard Control-Trac automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

5-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Independent rear short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P245/65SR17.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Alloy spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Standard Side steps  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Colored front and rear bumpers  
Optional Colored front bumper  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional 2 front tow hooks  
Optional Front licence plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
rails only Roof rack  
Optional Roof rack  
Optional Roof rack (load 200 lbs.)
Standard Class II trailering with harness, hitch  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Paint with lower accent two-tone  
Standard Two-tone paint  
Standard Colored bodyside cladding  
Standard Colored fender flares  
Standard Chrome grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Rear air conditioning with separate controls  
Standard Console ducts  
Optional 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Keyfob rear window remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Keypad locking  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Optional Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Full overhead console with storage  
Optional Mini overhead console  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 7  
Standard Front sport seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Optional Rear 40-20-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Optional Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Optional Fixed third row full bench seat  
Optional Fold into floor third row seat  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Color-keyed carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Amplifier  
Optional Digital signal processor  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 7 performance speakers  
Optional Entertainment system with DVD  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Flip-up rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Optional Rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
SecuriLock Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  
Optional 3 manual adjustable rear head restraints  
Optional 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
245 cu.in. Engine displacement  
210-hp @ 5,100 rpm Engine horsepower  
254 lbs.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
12 Valves  
3.9" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
22.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
21 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.41 Drag coefficient  
4,374 lbs. Curb weight  
2,354 lbs. Front curb weight  
2,020 lbs. Rear curb weight  
5,420 lbs. GVWR  
2,800 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,000 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,431 lbs. Payload  
7,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
36,000 psi Frame yield strength
189.5" Exterior length  
44.1" Axle to end of frame  
72.1" Exterior body width  
71.4" Exterior height  
113.8" Wheelbase  
60.9" Front tread  
61.2" Rear tread  
18.4' Turning radius  
31 degrees Approach angle  
24 degrees Departure angle  
8.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
18 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
30.6" Load floor height  
43.9" Front legroom  
37.2" Rear legroom  
39.9" Front headroom  
38.9" Rear headroom  
55.0" Front hiproom  
54.3" Rear hiproom  
59.1" Front shoulder room  
58.9" Rear shoulder room  
46.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
88.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
88.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
33.0" Interior cargo height  
75.6" Interior cargo length  
41.4" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
45.3" Interior cargo width (min.)  

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