Our Review 2003 Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer for 2003
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Explorer for 2003 is a contender in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $33,100 USD with a invoice price of $29,989 USD.
Explorer Dimensions
In 2003 the Explorer has an overall length of 189.50 inches and a width of 72.10 inches. It sits a total of 71.40 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Explorer a turning radius of 36.80 inches. It uses 245/65R17 tires with a wheelbase of 113.80 inches.
Drivetrain
The Explorer comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Explorer gets 15 miles/gallon city and 21 miles/gallon highway off a 22.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Explorer are also available.
Pricing
The Explorer retails for $33,100 USD with a invoice price of $29,989 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Side Head Curtain Airbag, Electronic Parking Aid, Cassette Player, DVD Player, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Aspen Green Metallic, Black, Estate Green Metallic, Medium Wedgewood Blue Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic, True Blue Metallic with interior choices of Medium Parchment Leather Interior. The Explorer seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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