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2003 Ford Explorer - Specs
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| Vehicle
Type |
| 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Engine
Data |
| Engine type |
4.0L SOHC V-6
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4.6L SOHC V-8
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| Valvetrain |
SOHC Two valves per cylinder
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SOHC Two valves per cylinder
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| Bore/Stroke (in/mm) |
3.95 x 3.32
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3.55 x 3.54
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| Displacement (cu. in/cc) |
245/4015
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281/4605
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| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1
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9.4:1
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| Horsepower @ rpm |
210 @ 5100
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239 @ 4750
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| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) |
254 @ 3700
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282 @ 4000
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| Redline |
6,000
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6,000
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| Recommended Fuel |
87 Octane, unleaded
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87 Octane, unleaded
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| Fuel System |
Sequential Multi-Port Electronic
Fuel Injection (SEFI)
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Sequential Multi-Port Electronic
Fuel Injection (SEFI)
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| Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) |
5.0
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6.0
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| Coolant Capacity (quarts) |
16.3
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18.6
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| Transaxle |
12.7
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12.7
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| Transmission |
5-speed
automatic
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| Ratios |
| 1st |
3.22:1
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| 2nd |
2.32:1
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| 3rd |
1.55:1
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| 4th |
1.00:1
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| 4th |
1.00:1
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| Reverse |
3.07:1
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| Final drive ratios |
| Explorer |
3.55
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| Explorer LS |
3.73
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| Explorer NLS |
3.73
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| Suspension |
| Front |
Short/long arm (SLA) independent
front suspension, coil over shock
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| Rear |
Short/long arm (SLA) independent
rear suspension, coil over shock
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| Steering |
| Type |
Power rack and pinion
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| Ratio |
19:1
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| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
3.6
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| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft) |
36.8
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| Brakes |
| Brakes (system type) |
Front/rear disc brakes with standard
ABS
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| Front |
12.0-in disc twin-piston caliper
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| Rear |
11.85-in disc single-piston caliper
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| Total Swept Area (sq. in.) |
405.4
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| Wheels and Tires |
| Wheel |
16-in painted steel wheel
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| Tire |
P235/70/R16 A/S BSW
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| Number of Lug Nuts |
5
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| Exterior
Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
113.8
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| Track f/r |
60.9 / 61.2
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| Overall Length |
189.5
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| Overall Width |
72.1
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| Width Between Wheelwells |
45.3
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| Overall Height (4x2/4x4) |
71.4
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| Frontal Area (sq ft) |
31.1
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| Coefficient of drag |
0.41
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| Ground clearance |
8.5
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| Front overhang |
31.6
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| Rear overhang |
44.1
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| Angle of approach |
27.7°
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| Ramp breakover angle |
18.2°
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| Departure angle (rear bumper) |
23.9°
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| Interior
Dimensions, inches |
1st Row
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2nd Row
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3rd Row
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| Headroom |
39.9
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38.9
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39.0
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| Shoulder Room |
59.1
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58.9
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52.4
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| Hip Room |
55.0
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54.2
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45.3
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| Maximum Legroom |
42.4
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35.9
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34.8
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| Cargo Capacity
(cubic feet) |
5 Passenger
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7 Passenger
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| Behind 3rd seat |
-
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13.8
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| Behind 2nd seat |
46.6
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44.5
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| Maximum |
88.0
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81.7
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| Fuel tank size (gallons) |
22.5
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| Base
Curb Weight (pounds) |
| 4.0L/auto 4x4 |
4449
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| 4.0L/auto 4x4 |
4434
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| Towing Class Rating |
Class II standard,
Class III/IV optional
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| Departure angle (rear bumper) |
23.9°
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| Maximum Payload
Capacity (pounds) |
| 4x2 |
1414
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| 4x4 |
1431
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| AWD |
1446
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| Maximum
Towing Capacity (pounds) |
| Engine |
Drive
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Towing
Class Rating |
Maximum
Towing Capacity
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| 4.0L V-6 |
4x2
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Class II
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3280
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Class III / IV
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5800
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4x4
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Class II
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3400
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Class III / IV
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5400
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AWD
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Class II
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3400
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Class III / IV
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5380
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| 4.6L V-8 |
4x2
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Class II
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3280
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Class III / IV
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7160
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4x4
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Class II
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3420
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Class III / IV
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7000
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AWD
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Class II
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3420
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Class III / IV
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7000
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| GCWR |
| 4.0L V-6 |
4x2
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10,240
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4x4
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10,000
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AWD
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10,000
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| 4.6L V-8 |
4x2
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11,600
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4x4
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11,600
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AWD
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11,600
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| GVWR |
| 4x2 |
5720
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| 4x4 |
5880
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| AWD |
5880
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