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2003 Ford Explorer Comparisons

Do you need help deciding which used SUV to buy? Use our easy to use side-by-side 2003 Ford Explorer car comparison tool to make an informed car buying decision before you buy. It is easy to compare 2003 Explorer cars by price, fuel economy, safety ratings, engine and power, warranties, interior, exterior, braking, suspension and handling. You can compare this Ford Explorer with competitor models like the GMC Yukon XL 2500, Chevrolet Suburban and the HUMMER H2.

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SIMILAR

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Year

2003

Make

Ford

Model

Explorer

Trim

General Pricing

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

MSRP

$28,510.00

$27,487.00

$27,775.00

Destination

$645.00

$595.00

$625.00

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Engines & Power

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

City (mpg)

Highway (mpg)

Fuel Economy

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Standard Engine

4L 210hp V6

3.5L 197hp V6

2.5L 174hp V6

Horsepower

210 @ 5100 RPM

197 @ 5000 RPM

174 @ 6250 RPM

Torque

254 @ 3700 RPM

223 @ 3500 RPM

177 @ 4000 RPM

Valves

Displacement (cc)

4016

3497

2497

Bore X Stroke (in.)

3.9 X 3.3

3.7 X 3.4

3.1 X 3.3

Compression Ratio

9.7:1

9:1

10.5:1

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)

4334.3

3970.5

N/A

Wheelbase (in.)

113.8

107.3

101

Length (in.)

189.5

181.1

175

Width (in.)

72.1

69.9

71.1

Height (in.)

71.4

68.3

69.2

Track Front (in.)

60.9

57.7

60.4

Track Rear (in.)

61.2

58.3

60.8

Ground Clearance (in.)

8.5

8.7

7.3

Interior Dimensions

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Standard Seating

Front Headroom (in.)

39.9

38.9

38.4

Rear Headroom (in.)

38.9

38.5

38.9

Front Legroom (in.)

42.4

42.8

41.8

Rear Legroom (in.)

35.9

33.5

36.8

Front Shoulder Room (in.)

59.1

55.5

55.9

Rear Shoulder Room (in.)

58.9

55.5

53.1

Front Hip Room (in.)

53.1

N/A

Rear Hip Room (in.)

54.2

50.8

N/A

Payload & Towing

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

93.6

N/A

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Front Suspension

wishbone

strut

Rear Suspension

wishbone

beam

strut

Tires

235/70R16

255/70R16

225/55R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Power Door Locks

Std.

Braking & Traction

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

4x4 wheel drive

rear wheel drive

4x4 wheel drive

ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)

Std.

N/A

Std.

Limited Slip Differential or Axle

N/A

Std.

Vehicle Stability Control System

N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Radio

AM/FM

Cassette Player

Yes

N/A

CD Player

Yes

CD Changer

N/A

DVD Player

N/A

Navigation Aid

N/A

Interior

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Cruise Control

Std.

Tilt Steering

Yes

Telescopic Steering Column

N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Air Conditioning

Std.

Safety

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Driver Airbag

Std.

Front Side Airbag

N/A

Passenger Side Airbag

Std.

Rear Side Airbag

N/A

Seats

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Roof

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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Ford Explorer XLS

Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Land Rover Freelander SE

Power Windows

Std.

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