Ford - Explorer - Brochure - 2003 - 2003

03 EXPLORER Limited Eddie Bauer NBX XLT Sport Safety & Security Driving Dynamics Comfort & Convenience Specifications Paint/Trim/Wheels  Explorer Limited in Ceramic White Tri-Coat Metallic. LIMITED Under the skin, the Limited is Explorer-tough. But if your pursuits are sometimes more refined, it’s as comfortable out on the town as it is on a gravel switchback. Inside, you’ll find luxury leather seating surfaces, 6-way power, heated front bucket seats with driver-side memory (2 positions), even power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals with a memory feature. The 290-watt Audiophile sound system features a 6-disc in-dash CD player and seven premium speakers. For the ultimate in entertainment, a DVD system with wireless headphone sets is available. Third-row passengers have the most head room and leg room in the class, and their optional seat folds flat for lots of cargo room. Outside, the chrome wheels, grille and roof rails accent a monochromatic paint scheme. Limited: quietly elegant, ruggedly capable, totally luxurious.  MENU  Explorer Eddie Bauer in Black. Shown with optional roof rail crossbars. EDDIE BAUER The Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition has defined SUV style for more than a decade. For 2003, exterior trademarks include an Arizona Beige lower-body treatment and a satin-nickel finish on the grille and cast aluminum wheels. Luxury two-tone leather seating surfaces create a warm interior feel, and you can really heat things up with the standard 290-watt Audiophile 6-disc CD sound system. The 6-way power adjustable heated front seats with driver-side memory, as well as power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals with memory, make the front row a very comfortable place. In fact, with its generous room, optional 7-passenger seating and fashionable good looks, the Eddie Bauer is really a comfortable choice for everybody.  MENU  Explorer NBX in Silver Birch Metallic. 6 NBX If you like to play where the pavement ends, the new Explorer NBX is built for you. 17" wheels with beefy all-terrain tires are standard. Black side step bars, body cladding, bumpers and wheel-lip moldings lend an aggressive look and help hide dings. The standard, extendable, Yakima® LoadWarrior rack system with cargo net is the innovative way to carry your toys. NBX’s rugged design is reflected inside as well. Unique “Impulse” upholstery can stand up to abuse. The cargo area’s soft liner was designed to fit NBX’s cargo area. It comes with its own storage bag to help keep things clean and organized. And the rubber floor mats with deep channels can be washed off with a hose and then dirtied up again. Choose the Control Trac® 4x4 drivetrain for more off-road traction, and for travel in rough country, add the Off-Road Package with underbody skid plates and specially tuned suspension. When you’re headed for the great wide open, there’s no better way to get there than in Explorer NBX.  MENU  Explorer XLT Sport in Red Fire Metallic. Shown with optional roof rail crossbars. 86 XLT SPORT Take the very popular Explorer XLT, add the optional Sport Group and you’ve got XLT Sport, the stylish workhorse of the Explorer lineup. Platinumgloss side step bars, cladding, wheellip moldings and two-tone front and rear fascias make a bold impression. And the 17" machined aluminum wheels and color-keyed door handles are handsome accents. But add the optional 3rd-row seat and XLT Sport’s utility is front and center. It can take up to seven passengers with lots of gear. And properly equipped, XLT Sport will even tow up to 7160 lbs. This versatility comes with standard creature comforts to make the ride easy. Like a 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and an 80-watt dual media CD/cassette audio system. When you’ve got lots to do and want to look good doing it, XLT Sport is the right vehicle for the job.  MENU  SAFETY & SECURITY 2 1 31 The Personal Safety System,TM built into every Explorer, reacts in milliseconds to enhance your protection. In the event of an accident, sensors measure certain occupant conditions (such as whether or not safety belts are buckled), as well as the severity of impact. The system then adjusts the front safety belts’ tension and determines if it should deploy the dual stage front airbags at one of two energy levels. Simply put, the Personal Safety System optimizes key safety features in an accident. The standard 4-wheel-disc antilock brakes help you avoid an accident. Explorer’s safetyconscious design makes it a “Best Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In its 40-mph frontal offset crash test, Explorer outperformed all other major competitors in its class.* 1 Even if you’re on foot, Explorer lights your way. Security approach lamps on both side mirrors cast pools of light around the front doors to make nighttime entry easier and more secure. Standard on XLT, XLT Sport, NBX, Eddie Bauer and Limited. 2 Steel beams in the doors help prevent intrusion during side impacts. Along with front crush zones, the beams absorb the energy of certain impacts to help protect the driver and passengers. 3 Motor Trend called Explorer’s Safety CanopyTM System “the ultimate in SUV airbags.” This available system uses advanced sensors to deploy side-curtain airbags** in certain types of side-impact collisions or rollover events. The airbags cover nearly 2/3 of the 1st- and 2nd-row side glass. They remain inflated for a longer duration to enhance head protection and help keep occupants inside the vehicle. Available on all models. 4 For added peace of mind, let the available reverse sensing system be a second set of eyes. With a series of beeps, it alerts you to certain objects behind the vehicle to help you gauge your distance. 5 Tether anchors located in the floor behind the seats help to secure child safety seats in 2nd and 3rd rows. Lower seat-mounted anchors are also located in the 2nd row (outboard positions) and 3rd row. 5 4 *Includes Chevrolet TrailBlazer/Blazer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, GMC Envoy and Toyota 4Runner. **Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.  MENU  DRIVING DYNAMICS 1 No matter what kind of driving you do, Explorer’s advanced driving dynamics systems can help make it more capable, comfortable and secure. Every Explorer features an independent rear suspension that delivers a smooth ride and precise handling. The optional AdvanceTracTM Stability Control System further enhances the manners of V8-powered 4x2 and 4x4 models. Available All-Wheel Drive* helps limit wheel-slip to improve all-weather traction, without the need for any driver input. And the 4x4 Control Trac® system provides versatile capability, allowing the driver to choose 4x4 AUTO, 4x4 HIGH and 4x4 LOW settings. Driving dynamics systems can be ordered in different Explorer engine and drivetrain combinations to meet a wide range of driving needs. 1 Explorer’s available AdvanceTrac Stability Control System enhances handling, especially on slippery road surfaces or on rough terrain. Using advanced sensors, it constantly monitors driving input and the vehicle’s responses, then actively steps in, if necessary, to help maintain control. In certain understeer or oversteer situations, AdvanceTrac makes braking, traction control and throttle adjustments to correct vehicle direction to follow steering input. In fact, the system actually controls each individual wheel to counteract excessive vehicle rotation and possible vehicle spinout. And it does it almost imperceptibly. 2 The standard independent rear suspension gives Explorer its outstanding ride and handling. This suspension design allows each rear wheel to respond to road impacts without affecting the opposite wheel, resulting in a remarkably smooth, comfortable ride. Because it helps to optimize tire-to-road contact, the suspension also provides responsive handling and driving control. Its design even allowed us to raise the ground clearance while reducing step-in height. Vehicle with AdvanceTrac Vehicle without AdvanceTrac 2 *Late availability.  MENU  Eddie Bauer interior in Medium Parchment leather. INTERIOR COMFORT&CONVENIENCE 2 1 The 290-watt digital Audiophile sound system features a 6-disc in-dash CD player and seven premium speakers. Standard on Limited and Eddie Bauer. Optional on XLT, XLT Sport and NBX. 2 Keep the troops entertained with the rear-seat DVD entertainment system.* The DVD player comes with a fold-down 7" LCD screen and two wireless headphone sets. You can also play music CDs separately from the in-dash audio system. Available on most models. 3 The rear-cargo under-floor storage is like a secret compartment. 4 It’s easy to find the right driving position with power adjustable pedals. They’re optional on XLT, XLT Sport and NBX; standard on Eddie Bauer and Limited, with memory settings. 3 4 3 *Late availability. 4 1 Explorer has always been about space. Need people space? There’s room for seven with the optional 3rd-row seat. Need cargo space? Just fold the optional 3rd-row seat down into the floor. You can even fold the 2nd-row seat multiple ways to take on people or cargo. It’s a standard 60/40 split or a very flexible 40/20/40 split (with the optional 3rd-row seat). Handy storage compartments give you space to tuck things away. There’s even a space under the cargo floor, thanks to the independent rear suspension. It allows for a lower rear floor and more interior room. Explorer also features a stiff bodyshell with a fully boxed frame designed for a quiet, solid ride.  MENU  STANDARD FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS B C D A F H E I J K G Exterior A. Overall length B. Wheelbase C. Overhang – rear D. Overhang – front E. Overall width F. Height G. Ground clearance (rear axle) H. Loadfloor height I. Ramp breakover angle J. Angle of departure K. Angle of approach Interior 1st row Head room Shoulder room Hip room Leg room 2nd row Head room Shoulder room Hip room Leg room 3rd row Head room Shoulder room Hip room Leg room Maximum cargo volume (cu. ft.) With 2nd-row seat upright With rear seats folded With 3rd-row seat upright 4x2/4x4 189.5" 113.8" 44.1" 31.6" 72.1" 71.4" 8.5" 30.7" 18.2˚ 23.9˚ 27.7˚ 39.9" 59.1" 55.0" 42.4" 38.9" 58.9" 54.2" 35.9" 39.0" 52.4" 45.3" 34.8" 5-pass./7-pass. 48.6/44.5 86.2/79.9 – /13.7 Mechanical 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4-wheel disc anti-lock braking system (ABS) 5-speed electronic automatic transmission with overdrive lockout Axle ratio – 3.55:1 Body-on-frame construction Fuel tank – 22.5-gallon capacity Power rack-and-pinion steering Stabilizer bars – Front and rear Suspension – 4-wheel independent Safety/Security Personal Safety SystemTM for driver and front passenger – Dual stage airbags, dual threshold airbags, safety belt pretensioners, energy management retractors, safety belt usage sensing, driver’s seat position sensing, crash severity sensing, and restraint control module Autolock – Doors lock automatically when driving Battery saver Belt-MinderTM safety belt reminder Brake/shift interlock Bumpers – Energy-absorbing Fuel pump inertia shutoff switch Height-adjustable safety belts – 1st and 2nd rows LATCH – Lower anchors (2nd row outboard and 3rd row) and tether anchors (2nd and 3rd rows) for child safety seats Remote keyless entry with illuminated entry SecuriLockTM – Passive anti-theft system Side intrusion door beams Seating 5-passenger seating 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seat Interior Accessory delay for power features (includes interior cargo area lock) Air conditioning Assist handles Coat hooks – 2 in rear seat area, 2 in cargo area Dome lights – Front and cargo area Front center floor console with storage bin, 2 front and 2 rear cupholders, power point, coin holder, tissue/map holder and pen holder Load floor tie-down hooks – 4 Map pockets with 20-oz. beverage holders Power door locks with rear door child safety locks Power lock switch in cargo area Power windows with one-touch-down driver’s side feature Speed control Storage area under rear cargo floor Tilt steering column Visors with covered mirrors (dual illuminated on XLT, XLT Sport, NBX, Eddie Bauer and Limited) Exterior Grille – Black Headlamps – Complex reflector Liftgate with flip-up glass and exterior release Power, fold-away outside mirrors (heated on Eddie Bauer and Limited) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter windows and liftgate window) Roof rails – Black (chrome on Limited) Solar tinted glass (windshield and front doors) Trailer tow – Class II receiver with 4-pin connector Windshield wipers – Front: speed-sensitive, dual-intermittent with washer; rear: intermittent with washer and defroster MODEL-SPECIFIC FEATURES/OPTIONS XLS XLS Sport XLT XLT Sport Mechanical — ■ — — ■ — — — — — ■ — — ■ — — □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ — ■ — — ■ — — — ■ — — ■ □ □ □ □ □ □ — — — — — □ — — ■ ■ □ □ □ — — ■ ■ □ ■ ■ — — — — ■ ■ — — — — ■ — — — — — — ■ — — — — ■ ■ □ □ □ □ ■ ■ □ □ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ — — ■ — — ■ ■ ■ □ □ □ □ — — — — — — ■ — — — — ■ □ □ □ □ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ■ — ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ ■ ■ — — ■ 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 16" full-face steel wheels (16" steel spare) 16" painted cast aluminum wheels (16" steel spare) 17" machined aluminum wheels (17" aluminum spare) P235/70R16 all-season BSW tires P235/70R16 all-season OWL tires P245/65R17 all-terrain OWL tires AdvanceTracTM Stability Control System* Control Trac® 4WD system (4x4) Full-time AWD system (all-wheel drive) Limited slip rear axle Off-Road Package (4x4 only, see description on page 21) Safety/Security Autolamp – Automatic on/off headlamps Safety CanopyTM System Security approach lamps – Mounted in side mirrors Seating Cloth trim with 1st-row low-back bucket seats Cloth trim with 1st-row low-back sport bucket seats, power driver’s seat and driver/front passenger manual lumbar supports Leather seating surfaces (vinyl 3rd row, if equipped) 3rd-row cloth bench seat with 2nd-row 40/20/40 split-folding bench (vinyl 3rd row when ordered with leather seating surfaces) Interior AM/FM stereo with single CD/cassette player (80 watts) AM/FM Audiophile stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD player (290 watts) AuxiIiary rear climate controls Cargo shade (not available with optional 3rd-row seat) Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror Floor mats – Color-keyed carpeted (front and rear) High-series center floor console – Includes storage bin, 2 front and 2 rear cupholders, front/rear power points, coin holder, tissue/map holder, pen holder and rear heat/AC vents Leather-wrapped steering wheel Overhead console – Includes 2 map/dome lights, ticket clip, sunglasses holder, and garage door opener holder (not available with auxiliary rear climate controls or moonroof) Power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals Rear-seat DVD entertainment system – Includes DVD player, ceiling-mounted pull-down 7" color LCD screen, remote control, video jacks for games and wireless headphone sets** Exterior Bodyside cladding – Lower, molded-in color Bodyside cladding – Lower, painted-platinum with two-tone fascias Crossbars for roof rails Fog lamps Grille – Chrome Keyless entry keypad – Driver’s door-mounted Power moonroof Reverse sensing system Running boards – Black Side step bars – Black on XLS Sport, platinum on XLT Sport Trailer tow prep package – Class III/IV (included with AdvanceTracTM) Wheel-lip moldings – Medium dark platinum molded-in color; painted platinum on XLT Sport ■ Standard □ Optional — Not Available **Requires V8 engine and power adjustable pedals. Includes 3.73 non-limited slip rear axle. **Requires moonroof and Safety CanopyTM System in combination or auxiliary climate controls.  MENU  NBX Eddie Bauer Limited □ □ □ ■ — — ■ — — ■ — ■ — — — ■ — ■ □ □ □ □ □ □ — □ □ □ □ — Mechanical 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 17" machined aluminum wheels (17" aluminum spare) 17" satin-nickel cast aluminum wheels (17" aluminum spare) 17" chromed cast aluminum wheels (17" aluminum spare) P245/65R17 all-terrain OWL tires P245/65R17 all-terrain BSW tires AdvanceTracTM Stability Control System* Control Trac® 4WD system (4x4) Full-time AWD system (all-wheel drive) Off-Road Package (4x4 only, see description lower right) NBX Eddie Bauer Limited ■ — — ■ ■ ■ — — ■ □ Safety/Security ■ ■ ■ Autolamp – Automatic on/off headlamps □ □ □ Safety CanopyTM System ■ ■ ■ Security approach lamps – Keyless entry-activated, mounted in side mirrors — — ■ ■ Seating ■ — — Unique “Impulse” cloth trim, 1st-row low-back sport bucket seats with power driver’s seat and driver/passenger manual lumbar supports — ■ ■ Luxury leather seating surfaces, 1st-row heated power bucket seats with driver/passenger manual lumbar supports and 2-position driver’s memory seat (two-tone on Eddie Bauer) □ □ □ 3rd-row cloth bench seat with 2nd-row 40/20/40 split-folding bench (vinyl 3rd row when ordered with leather seating surfaces) ■ ■ □ □ □ ■ ■ □ □ □ ■ ■ — ■ ■ — ■ — ■ ■ ■ — ■ ■ — ■ ■ ■ — ■ ■ — ■ — ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ □ □ □ — ■ ■ Interior AM/FM stereo with single CD/cassette player (80 watts) AM/FM Audiophile stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD player (290 watts) Auxiliary rear climate controls Cargo area soft liner – Color-keyed, includes storage bag Cargo shade (not available with optional 3rd-row seat) Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature controls Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror Floor mats – Heavy-duty rubber with deep grooves (front and rear) Floor mats – Color-keyed carpeted (front and rear) High-series center floor console – Includes storage bin, 2 front and 2 rear cupholders, front/rear power points, coin holder, tissue/map holder, pen holder and rear heat/AC vents Homelink® universal transmitter Leather-wrapped steering wheel (color-keyed on Eddie Bauer and Limited) Message center Overhead console – Includes 2 map/dome lights, ticket clip, sunglasses holder, and garage door opener holder (not available with auxiliary rear climate controls or moonroof) Power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals – Includes memory feature on Eddie Bauer and Limited models Rear-seat DVD entertainment system – Includes DVD player, ceilingmounted pull-down 7" color LCD screen, remote control, video jacks for games and wireless headphone sets** Steering wheel-mounted audio and climate controls □ ■ Exterior — — Bodyside cladding – Lower, molded-in black with two-tone black bumpers ■ — Bodyside cladding – Lower, painted Arizona Beige accent color — ■ Bodyside cladding – Lower, painted monochromatic body color □ □ Crossbars for roof rails ■ ■ Fog lamps — — Grille – Black ■ — Grille – Satin-nickel — ■ Grille – Chrome ■ ■ Keyless entry keypad – Driver’s door-mounted □ □ Power moonroof □ □ Reverse sensing system ■ ■ Running boards – Color-keyed — — Side step bars – Black — — Tow hooks – Front □ □ Trailer tow prep package – Class III/IV (included with AdvanceTracTM) ■ ■ Wheel-lip moldings – Molded-in black on NBX, painted Arizona Beige on Eddie Bauer, painted monochromatic body color on Limited — — Yakima® LoadWarrior roof rack with extension and Explorer logo on front air dam Horsepower (hp @ rpm) Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 4.0L SOHC V6 210 @ 5100 4.6L SOHC V8 239 @ 4750 254 @ 3700 282 @ 4000 Trailer Towing Applications Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs.) Axle Ratio 4.0L V6 3.55 3280 4x2 Class II 3400 4x4 Class II; AWD Class II 1 3.73 5560 4x2 Class III/IV 5400 4x4 Class III/IV 3.73LS 5800 4x2 Class III/IV 5380 4x4 Class III/IV; AWD Class III/IV 3.55 3.73LS 4.6L V8 3280 3420 71602 70002 4x2 Class II 4x4 Class II; AWD Class II 4x2 Class III/IV 4x4 Class III/IV; AWD Class III/IV **Requires V8 engine and power adjustable pedals. Includes 3.73 non-limited slip rear axle. **Requires moonroof and Safety CanopyTM System in combination or auxiliary climate controls. Maximum weights shown are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and a 150-lb. driver. Weight of additional options, equipment, passengers and cargo must be deducted from this weight. For additional information, see your Ford Dealer. Group Packages 1 Included with AdvanceTracTM Stability Control System. Deduct 500 lbs. with 3rd-row seat with auxiliary climate controls. 2 XLS Sport Group • 16" painted cast aluminum wheels • P235/70R16 all-season OWL tires • Medium Dark Platinum wheel-lip moldings • High-series floor console • Black side step bars XLT Sport Group • 17" machined aluminum wheels • P245/65R17 all-terrain OWL tires • Platinum gloss bodyside cladding, wheel-lip moldings, side step bars and two-tone front and rear fascias NBX Appearance Package • 17" machined aluminum wheels • P245/65R17 all-terrain OWL tires • Two-tone black bumpers • Black bodyside cladding, wheel-lip moldings and side step bars • Yakima® LoadWarrior roof rack with extension and Explorer logo • Unique “Impulse” cloth trim • Rubber floor mats with Explorer logo • Cargo area soft liner with storage bag Off-Road Package† (available on 4x4 models only) • Skid plates for the fuel tank and transfer case • Specially tuned shocks/suspension • Front tow hooks †Not available with Zinc Yellow exterior paint. Comparisons based on publicly available information and Ford certification data at time of printing. Some features discussed may be optional. Vehicles shown may contain optional equipment. Features shown may be offered only in combination with other options or subject to additional ordering requirements or limitations. Following publication of the catalog, certain changes in standard equipment, options and the like, or product delays, may have occurred which would not be included in these pages. Your Ford Dealer is the best source for up-to-date information. Ford Division reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without incurring obligations.  MENU  PAINT AND TRIM COLORS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COMBINATIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Medium Parchment Graphite Midnight Grey XLS/XLS Sport Oxford White Harvest Gold Metallic Red Fire Metallic* Aspen Green Metallic True Blue Metallic Silver Birch Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Black XLT/XLT Sport Oxford White Harvest Gold Metallic (XLT) Red Fire Metallic* Estate Green Metallic (XLT) Aspen Green Metallic (XLT) Medium Wedgewood Blue Metallic (XLT) True Blue Metallic (XLT Sport) Silver Birch Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic (XLT) Black NBX Zinc Yellow* Red Fire Metallic* Silver Birch Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Eddie Bauer Oxford White Red Fire Metallic* Estate Green Metallic Aspen Green Metallic Medium Wedgewood Blue Metallic True Blue Metallic Black Limited (Monochromatic) Ceramic White Tri-Coat Metallic* Silver Birch Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Black Oxford White Ceramic White Tri-Coat Metallic Harvest Gold Metallic Zinc Yellow Red Fire Metallic Estate Green Metallic Aspen Green Metallic Medium Wedgewood Blue Metallic True Blue Metallic Silver Birch Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic Black *New for 2003. Ford uses clearcoat paint for beauty and protection. Colors shown are representative only. See your dealer for actual paint/trim options.  MENU  FABRICS WHEELS Medium Parchment Cloth Standard on XLS Graphite Cloth Standard on XLS Medium Parchment Cloth Standard on XLT Graphite Cloth Standard on XLT Medium Parchment Leather Optional on XLT Standard on Eddie Bauer (two-tone) and Limited Graphite Leather Optional on XLT Midnight Grey Cloth Standard on NBX 16" Full-Face Steel Wheel Standard on XLS 16" Painted Cast Aluminum Wheel Standard on XLS Sport and XLT 16" Painted Cast Aluminum Wheel Standard on XLT with 3rd-row seat or Trailer Tow Package 17" Machined Aluminum Wheel Standard on XLT Sport and NBX 17" Satin-Nickel Wheel Standard on Eddie Bauer 17" Chromed Cast Aluminum Wheel Standard on Limited Midnight Grey Leather Standard on Limited  MENU