2003 Ford Explorer Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2003 Ford Explorer (15–17 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 4.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.6 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 15–17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,950–$4,450
- Configurations
- 12
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 17–19 | 15–16 | $4,200–$4,450 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.6 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 19–20 | 16–17 | $3,950–$4,200 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 4.6 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer 2WD FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Explorer 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 4.6 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer 4WD FFV | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Explorer Sport 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Explorer Sport 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Explorer Sport 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer Sport 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Explorer Sport Trac 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.0 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2003 Ford Explorer?
According to EPA data, the 2003 Ford Explorer is rated at 15–17 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2003 Ford Explorer have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2003 Ford Explorer use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2003 Ford Explorer?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,950 to $4,450.