2003 Ford Explorer NBX specs & colors

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Key specs

4-door
7 seats
239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Vivid Red Metallic

Interior

Mocha

Gray

Packages

NBX SERIES ORDER CODE

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Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V8
MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower: 239 hp
Seating Capacity: 7

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.01 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.85 x 0.37 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 4.6L/281
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 239 @ 4750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 282 @ 4000
Transmission Options: A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 18.5 qts

Measurements

Front Head Room: 40 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Shoulder Room: 59 in
Front Hip Room: 55 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Second Leg Room: 36 in
Second Shoulder Room: 59 in
Second Hip Room: 54 in
Third Leg Room: Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room: Not Available in
Third Hip Room: Not Available in
Wheelbase: 114 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: 190 in
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 72 in
Height, Overall: 71 in
Overhang, Front: 32 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 31 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Passenger Capacity: 5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 49 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 86 ft³
Cargo Volume: N/A
Tailgate Width: N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 41 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 74 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console: N/A
Step Up Height - Side: N/A
Step Up Height - Front: N/A
Side Door Opening Width: Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height: Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width: 48 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 34 in
Third Head Room: Not Available in

Steering

Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 38 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear: Coil spring
Axle Type - Front: Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear: Independent SLA

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P245/65R17
Rear Tire Size: P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size: P245/65R17
Front Wheel Size: 17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 23 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 2,370 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,079 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,449 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,351 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,431 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 7,700 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3,420 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 342 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,800 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,449 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 5,800 lbs

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