Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) /SUV 2003 - 2005/

What is the body type of Ford Explorer III?

SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 2003 Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)?

158 km/h | 98 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec

What is the power output of Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)?

242 Hp, 382 Nm
282 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Ford Explorer SUV 2003 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)?

4.6 l
4601 cm³
280.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2003 Ford 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?

4813 mm
189.49 in.

What is the width of 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?

1832 mm
72.13 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)?

1990 kg
4387 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)?

2595 kg
5721 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 Ford Explorer SUV?

391 - 2492 l
13.8 - 88 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Ford

Model

Explorer

Generation

Explorer III

Modification (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

Doors

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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 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. 282 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Modular

Engine displacement

4601 cm³ 280.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Coolant

17.6 l 18.6 US qt | 15.49 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1990 kg 4387 lbs.

Max. weight

2595 kg 5721 lbs.

Max load

605 kg 1334 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

391 l 13.8 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 bar

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

Specs of Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) /2003, 2004, 2005/