Ford Explorer Sport vs. Mercury Mountaineer

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport
$21,870
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$29,480
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$21,870
Starting MSRP
$29,480
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
991 lbs
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
203 hp
Horsepower
210 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
7
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
4.0L/245
Displacement
4.0L/245
Displacement
-
Displacement
203 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
237 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
254 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
P235/65R18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/65R18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
P235/65R18
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
18 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
2-Stage Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear

Steering

Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Variable Assist Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
39 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
44 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
-
Third Head Room
Not Available in
Third Head Room
-
Third Head Room
-
Third Leg Room
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
-
Third Leg Room
-
Third Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
-
Third Shoulder Room
-
Third Hip Room
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
-
Third Hip Room
102 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Length, Overall
194 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Height, Overall
73 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
-
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
-
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
48 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
70 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
53 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Liftover Height
34 in
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
71 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
36 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
45 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
-
Side Door Opening Height
-
Side Door Opening Height
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
35 in
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
180 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
-
Step Up Height - Side
-
Step Up Height - Side
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
21 in
Step Up Height - Front
-
Step Up Height - Front
-
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
-
Side Door Opening Width
-
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,525 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
2,940 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
294 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,998 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,769 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
5,050 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,760 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
3,769 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,771 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
991 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
991 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity

Safety

-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Electrical

650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
121
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.0 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.85 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport and the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.2.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is more fuel efficient than the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport with 16 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport or the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?

The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport is cheaper than the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer with a $21,870 starting MSRP versus a $29,480 starting MSRP.

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