2003 4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)

Brand

Ford

Model

Explorer

Generation

Ford Explorer III

Modification

4.6i V8 4WD (242 Hp)

Body Type

Off-road vehicle

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

4601 cm³ 280.77 cu. In.

Power

242 hp (at 4750 rpm)

Torque

382 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 281.75 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

158 km/h 98 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

2065 kg 4552.5 lbs

Length

4813 mm 189.49 in

Width

1832 mm 72.13 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Engine Model

Modular

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4601 cm³ 280.77 cu. In.

Power

242 hp (at 4750 rpm)

Torque

382 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 281.75 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

90.2 mm 3.55 in

Piston Stroke

90 mm 3.54 in

Compression ratio

9.4

Engine oil capacity

5.7 l 6.04 US qt
5.02 UK qt

Coolant

17.6 l 18.66 US qt
15.49 UK qt

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

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Torsion

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

245/70 R16

Kerb weight

2065 kg 4552.5 lbs

Max. weight

2667 kg 5879.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

391 l 13.81 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

2492 l 88 cu ft

- Max. roof load

602 kg 1327.2 lbs