FordExplorer2003 · Third generation
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  4. 2003

2003 Ford Explorer Dimensions

189.5 in
Length
72.1 in
Width
71.4 in
Height
113.8 in / 113 in
Wheelbase

varies by configuration

What stays the same

Length, width, and height are identical across stored configurations.

What changes

Wheelbase differs across stored configurations.

Catalog dataManufacturer figures stored on configuration rows

Will it fit?

Check the largest stored dimensions against your garage or parking space.

Checking against the longest / widest / tallest catalog values this year.

Units

Maximum space

Enter the space you have. Door swing and mirrors are not checked.

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ConfigurationWheelbaseDrive
Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
NBX 4.0L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
NBX 4.6L 4dr 4x2113 in4x2
XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
XLT 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
XLT 4.6L Sport 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
Limited 4.0L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
Limited 4.0L 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
Limited 4.6L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
Limited 4.6L 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
NBX 4.0L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
NBX 4.6L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
XLT 4.0L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
XLT 4.0L 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
XLT 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
XLT 4.0L Sport 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
XLT 4.6L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
XLT 4.6L 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
XLT 4.6L Sport 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
XLT 4.6L Sport 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
XLS 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x2113.8 in4x2
XLS 4.0L 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
XLS 4.0L Sport 4dr All-wheel Drive113.8 in—
XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4
XLS 4.0L Sport 4dr 4x4113.8 in4x4

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Questions

How long is a 2003 Ford Explorer?
189.5 in.
How wide is it?
72.1 in.
Do dimensions vary by trim?
Yes. Stored wheelbase differs across configurations.

Values vary by configuration. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.