2003 Ford Explorer
2003 · Third generation
Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.
Quick facts
Capability
Towing
5,400–7,300 lb
Payload
1,414–1,446 lb
Curb weight
4,159–4,381 lb
Horsepower
210–239 hp
Efficiency
MPG city
14–15 mpg
Fuel tank
22.5 gal
Fitment
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Engines
4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC, 4.6 L 2-Valve
Drivetrain
4x2 · 4x4
Configurations
34
Complaints in dataset
1,126
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Capability
Engines
4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC · 4.6 L 2-Valve
Horsepower
210–239 hp
Towing
5,400–7,300 lb
Payload
1,414–1,446 lb
These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 34 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.
Size & fitment
Maintenance
Oil Capacity
Capacity by engine
Wiper Sizes
Driver / passenger / rear
Bulb Sizes
Position chart
Fuses
Stored diagrams
Owner’s Manual
Stored sections
Owner Complaints
1,126 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.