2003 Ford Explorer Comparisons XLS Utility

General Pricing

Resale Value	$26,285.00	$28,305.00	$27,775.00
Destination	$645.00	$510.00	$625.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	4.0L V6	4.7L V8	2.5L V6
Horsepower	210 @ 5100 RPM	235 @ 4800 RPM	174 @ 6250 RPM
Torque	254 @ 3700 RPM	320 @ 3400 RPM	177 @ 4000 RPM
Valves	2	4	4
Displacement (cc)	4016	4664	2497
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.9 X 3.3	3.7 X 3.3	3.1 X 3.3
Compression Ratio	9.7:1	9.6:1	10.5:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	21	20	20
Highway (mpg)	21	20	20

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	4285.8	4155.7	N/A
Wheelbase (in.)	113.8	109.8	101.0
Length (in.)	189.5	189.0	175.0
Width (in.)	72.1	73.8	71.1
Height (in.)	71.4	69.1	69.2
Track Front (in.)	60.9	62.0	60.4
Track Rear (in.)	61.2	62.0	60.8
Ground Clearance (in.)	8.5	8.9	7.3

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	5	5
Front Headroom (in.)	39.9	39.7	38.4
Rear Headroom (in.)	38.9	39.1	38.9
Front Legroom (in.)	42.4	41.7	41.8
Rear Legroom (in.)	35.9	34.7	36.8
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	59.1	58.0	55.9
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	58.9	57.2	53.1
Front Hip Room (in.)	55.0	55.3	N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)	54.2	55.3	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

103.1

N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	wishbone	wishbone	strut
Rear Suspension	wishbone	beam	strut
Tires	235/70R16	265/70R16	225/55R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	Std.	N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	Yes	Yes	N/A
CD Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
CD Changer	N/A	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	Std.	Std.	Std.
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	Yes	N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Yes

N/A

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

N/A

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.