

Body | 4dr SUV |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
Length | 189.5 in |
Width | 72.1 in |
Height | 71.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4318 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 113.2 in (over 3 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.4 ft3 |
2003 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
I needed the 3rd-row seating to keep 3 boys happy in the back seats - this was one of the main motivations for buying this SUV - and because I was so happy with my 97 Explorer. see full Ford Explorer review |
2003 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Other than a minivan, the explorer had much more room in the third row than other vehicles of comparable size. see full Ford Explorer review |
Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
4.0L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5100 254 lb-ft@3700 |
5-speed automatic | RWD |
AWD | ||
4WD w/low range | ||
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4750 282 lb-ft@4000 |
5-speed automatic | RWD |
AWD | ||
4WD w/low range |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr SUV | XLS | 26,530 | 24,252 | 645 |
4dr SUV | XLT | 28,225 | 25,761 | 645 |
4dr SUV | NBX | 30,200 | 27,408 | 645 |
4dr SUV | Eddie Bauer | 30,200 | 27,518 | 645 |
4dr SUV | Limited | 32,515 | 29,578 | 645 |