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2003 Ford Explorer
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2003 Ford Explorer

Explorer 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport

Vehicle
Rear Door Type Liftgate
Engine
Engine Type Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement 4.0L/245
Fuel System SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 254 @ 3700
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.25
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.44
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.07
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Maximum Alternator Watts 1950
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.8
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 2735
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3000
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2240
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2046
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 5420
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 7700
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3280
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 328
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear Coil spring
Axle Type - Front Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear Independent SLA
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 2800
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3600
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.55
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32.00
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32.00
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.34
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) .77
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.01 x 0.37
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.85 x 0.37
Tires
Front Tire Size P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size P235/70R16
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1460
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1460
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1460
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 720
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 18.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 38.4
Frame
Frame Type Boxed
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5
Fuel Tank Location Midship
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 113.8
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 189.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.1
Height, Overall (in) 71.4
Overhang, Front (in) 31.6
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) 44.1
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 30.7
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.5
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 33.6
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 48.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 73.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 41.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) 48.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 45.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 86.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 48.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Head Room (in) 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.1
Front Hip Room (in) 55.0
Second Head Room (in) 38.9
Second Leg Room (in) 35.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.9
Second Hip Room (in) 54.2
Summary
Vehicle Name Explorer
Body Style 4 Door
Body Code 114" WB

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