| General information | |
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| Brand | Ford |
| Model | Explorer |
| Generation | Explorer III |
| Type (Engine) | 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | SUV |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg 16.8 UK mpg 6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg 22.8 UK mpg 8.1 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 8.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 8.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 8.2 sec |
| Maximum speed | 158 km/h 98.18 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.2 kg/Hp, 121.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.2 kg/Nm, 192 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 242 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 52.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 382 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 281.75 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | Modular |
| Engine displacement | 4601 cm3 280.77 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 90.2 mm 3.55 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90 mm 3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 17.6 l 18.6 US qt | 15.49 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1990 kg 4387.2 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2595 kg 5721 lbs. |
| Max load | 605 kg 1333.8 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 391 l 13.81 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 2492 l 88 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4813 mm 189.49 in. |
| Width | 1832 mm 72.13 in. |
| Height | 1814 mm 71.42 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm 113.78 in. |
| Front track | 1547 mm 60.91 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1555 mm 61.22 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 245/70 R16 |
| What is the body type, Ford Explorer III? | SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 2003 Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | 158 km/h | 98.18 mph 0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec |
| How much power, Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | 242 Hp, 382 Nm 281.75 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | 4.6 l 4601 cm3 280.77 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2003 Ford 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Ford Explorer III SUV 2003 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2003 Ford Explorer SUV? | 4813 mm 189.49 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2003 Ford Explorer SUV? | 1832 mm 72.13 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | 1990 kg 4387.2 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | 2595 kg 5721 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 Ford Explorer SUV? | 391 – 2492 l 13.81 – 88 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
