Flex-Fuel (E85)

2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV

The 2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV is a flex-fuel SUV. It has a 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine producing 210 hp (157 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 109 mph (175 km/h).

2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV
2003
Year
4,000 cc
Engine
210 hp
Power
Automatic 5-spd
Trans.
Flex-Fuel (E85)
Fuel

ABOUT THE 2003 FORD EXPLORER 2WD FFV

Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed August 18, 2026.

SPECS

Make Ford Model Explorer 2WD FFV
Year 2003 Version / Trim Ford 2003 Explorer 2WD FFV
Body Style SUV Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Oxford White, Black, Silver Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Toreador Red Metallic, Bright Red, True Blue Metallic, Arizona Beige Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In United States
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Engine 4.0L 6-cyl Engine Size 4,000 cc
Power 210 hp / 157 kW Torque 280 Nm / 207 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 8.5 sec Top Speed 109 mph (175 km/h)
Fuel Economy 14 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,887 mm Kerb Weight 1,950 kg (4,299 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2003 SUVS

Compared with other 2003 SUVs in our database, its 210 hp is close to the average for a 2003 SUV (207 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.6 seconds quicker than average, and it is 10% heavier than the typical SUV.

2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFVAverage 2003 SUVsDifference
Power 210 hp 207 hp (62 cars) +1%
Torque 280 Nm 247 Nm (62 cars) +13%
0–60 mph 8.5 s 9.1 s (56 cars) -6%
Top speed 109 mph 112 mph (56 cars) -3%
Kerb weight 1,950 kg 1,768 kg (69 cars) +10%
Engine size 4,000 cc 3,172 cc (68 cars) +26%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2003 SUVs with similar power to the 2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2003 Ford Explorer 2WD FFV 210 hp 8.5 s 1,950 kg
2003 Isuzu Axiom 2WD 215 hp 8.5 s 1,770 kg
2003 Mazda Tribute 2WD 203 hp 9.5 s 1,495 kg
2003 Audi Allroad quattro 220 hp — 1,285 kg
2003 Mitsubishi Montero 200 hp 11.0 s 2,245 kg
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FEATURES

Air Conditioning
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Rear Parking Sensors
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre