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2003 Ford Explorer
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2003 Ford Explorer
MSRP $38,365 - $48,415
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2003 Chevrolet Suburban
MSRP $42,940 - $58,820
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas V6 Gas V8
Gas V8
Displacement
4.0L/244 4.6L/281
5.3L/325 8.1L/496 6.0L/364
Fuel System
SEFI
SFI
Horsepower
210 hp @ 5100 rpm 210 hp @ 5250 rpm 239 hp @ 4750 rpm
285 hp @ 5200 rpm 340 hp @ 4200 rpm 320 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
254 ft-lb @ 3700 rpm 255 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm 280 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
325 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 455 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 360 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Brake/transmission shift interlock HD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Extra capacity transmission cooling system
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
16.9 - 17.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
12.0 - 12.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
12.0 - 17.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L
117.0 - 140.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 7
5 - 9
Front Head Room
1,013 mm
1,034 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,440 mm
1,656 mm
Rear Head Room
998 mm
991 mm
Rear Leg Room
935 mm
993 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,443 mm
1,654 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
980 mm
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
917 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
1636 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2492 L
3726 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1320 L
2549 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
1294 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,888 mm
3,302 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,831 mm
2,004 - 2,027 mm
Height, Overall
1,826 mm
1,869 - 1,943 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P235/70R16
P265/70R16 P265/70R17 P245/75R16 LT245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P235/70R16
P265/70R16 P265/70R17 P245/75R16 LT245/75R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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