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2003 Ford Expedition - Specs

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Ford Expedition - Engine Specs
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Ford Expedition - Exterior Dimensions
Ford Expedition - Interior Dimensions

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Ford Expedition - Towing Specs



Powertrain/Chassis

Drivetrain Layout

Rear or four wheel drive

Engine Type

4.6L Triton SOHC V-8

5.4L Triton SOHC V-8

Valvetrain

SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, 90-degree V-8

Displacement
4.6 liters / 281 cu. in.
5.4 liters / 330 cu. in.
Bore
3.6 in. / 90 mm
3.55 in. / 90.2 mm
Stroke
3.6 in. / 90 mm
4.17 in. / 105.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.4:1
9.0:1
Power
232 hp SAE net @ 4,750 rpm
260 hp SAE net @ 4,500 rpm
Torque

291 lb.-ft. SAE net @ 3,450 rpm (393 Newton-meters)

350 lb.-ft. SAE net @ 2,500 rpm (474.5 Newton-meters), 90 percent of torque available from 1,870 rpm to 4,280 rpm
Head
Aluminum alloy
Cast aluminum with acoustic valve covers
Block
Aluminum alloy
Deep-skirted cast iron
Intake manifold
2-piece tuned cast aluminum and composite
Tuned composite
Exhaust manifold
Cast iron
Cast iron with revised ribbing to eliminate gas flow "white noise"
Crankshaft
Cast iron
Forged steel
Valve gear
Single overhead cam
Single overhead cam
Included valve angle
0 degrees
0 degrees
Valve sizes
44.5 mm intake, 36 mm exhaust
44.5 mm intake, 36 mm exhaust
Pistons
Hypereutectic cast aluminum with low-friction coated skirts, low-tension rings
Hypereutectic with low-friction coated skirts, low-tension rings and floating pin
Connecting rods
Cracked powdered metal
Cracked powdered metal
Engine management
EEC-V, with fail-safe cooling feature and 100,000-mile tune-up
EEC-V, with fail-safe cooling feature and 100,000-mile tuneup
Fuel induction
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Oil capacity
6 quarts / 5.67 liters
6 quarts / 5.67 liters
Ignition
Coil-on-plug with 100,000-mile tuneup
Coil-on-plug with 100,000-mile tuneup
Idle speed
525 rpm
-
Emission control
EEC-V with EGR and catalyst
EEC-V with EGR and catalyst
Level
California ULEV / Federal OBD II
California ULEV / Federal OBD II
Recommended fuel
87 octane
87 octane

Transmission

Model
4R70W 4-speed automatic, with overdrive lockout, standard oil cooler
Ratios
   1st
2.84
   2nd
1.55
   3rd
1.00
   4th
0.70
Reverse
2.32
Rear axle ratio
3.73:1
Two-speed transfer case low gear ratio
2.62:1

Fuel Economy (preliminary)

Engine
Transmission
City Label
Highway Label
2002
2003
2002
2003
Expedition 4x2
4.6L
4R70W
15
15
20
19
5.4 L
4R70W
13
14
18
17
Expedition 4x4
4.6L
4R70W
14
14
17
18
5.4 L
4R70W
12
14
16
17
Fuel tank size
28 gal. (106 liters)
Coefficient of drag
0.41

Exterior Dimensions, inches / millimeters

Overall length
205.8 / 5,228
Overall width
78.7 / 2,000
Overall height
77.6 / 1,971
Wheelbase
119 / 3,023
Track width, front
67 / 1,701
Track width, rear
67.3 / 1,708
Ground clearance
8.9 / 226
Load floor height
34.4/ 874
Front overhang
38.6 / 980
Rear overhang
48.2 / 1,224
Angle of approach
22.3 degrees
Angle of departure
19.1 degrees
Ramp breakover angle
17.1 degrees
Turning diameter
38.7 feet / 11.8 meters

Interior Dimensions, inches / mm 1st Row 2nd Row 3rd Row
Headroom
39.7 / 1,008
39.8 / 1,011
38.2 / 970
Shoulder Room
63.4 / 1,611
64.3 / 1,633
60.1 / 1,526
Hip Room
63.0 / 1,599
62.4 / 1,584
54.5 / 1,384
Leg Room
41.2 / 1,045
38.7 / 983
36.3 / 921

Cargo Dimensions, inches / millimeters

Cargo area length behind third seat
20.0 / 509
Cargo area length behind second seat
52.6 / 1,336
Cargo area length, seats folded
87.2 / 2,216
Width between wheelhouses
50.9 / 1,293
Cargo width at floor
54.5 / 1,384
Rear opening width at floor
57.0 / 1,447
Front storage bin capacity
1,160 cubic inches
Total volume behind third seat
20.6 cubic feet / 585 liters
Total volume behind second seat
60.9 cubic feet / 1,725 liters
Total volume, seats folded
110.5 cubic feet / 3,128 liters

Payload Capacity, lbs / kg 4 x 2 4 x 4
4.6-liter SOHC Triton V8 1,485 / 674 1,486 / 674
5.4-liter SOHC Triton V8
1,485 / 674
1,615 / 733

Gross Vehicle weight rating 4 x 2 4 x 4
4.6-liter SOHC Triton V8 6,750 / 3,062 7,050 / 3,198
5.4-liter SOHC Triton V8
6,900 / 3,130
7,300 / 3,311

Towing

Maximum towing capacity

Max 8,900 pounds trailer tow capacity when properly equipped
Maximum hitch weight
880 pounds (800 pounds for 4x4)
Trailer wiring
Built-in 4-pin and 7-pin harness Heavy-duty flashers Hitch integrated with rear fascia Heavy duty class IV receiver
Other
Transmission cooler

Brakes

Type

Four-wheel power disc brakes with 4-sensor ABS
Front disc diameter
330 x 30 mm (13 x 1.8 inches) ventilated, two-piston calipers
Rear disc diameter
342 x 22 mm (13.5 x 0.9 inches) ventilated, single-piston calipers
Pad material
Semi-metallic
Swept braking surface
Front 1,610 square centimeters
Rear 1,497 square centimeters
Antilock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Standard
Brake assist
Standard

Steering

Type
Power-assisted, engine-speed sensitive rack and pinion, power steering cooler
Turning diameter
38.7 feet (11.8 meters)
Steering ratio
17.01:1
Turns lock-to-lock
3.82 rotations (total rack travel 166 millimeters)

Suspension

Front suspension
Double wishbone (SLA), coil-over-shock, gas-filled shocks
Rear suspension
IRS, double wishbone (SLA), coil-over-shock, gas-filled shocks
Optional
4-corner air suspension

Tires

Wheels
P265/70R17 AS BSW
17" Steel wheel
P265/70R17 AS OWL
17" Chromed steel wheel
P265/70R17 AT OWL
17" Aluminum Wheel Style A
P265/70R17 AT BSW
17" Aluminum Wheel Style B

Safety and Security

Air Bags Dual-stage driver and passenger front air bags. Optional 1st and 2nd row Safety Canopy
Safety belts Height adjustable lap and shoulder belts for all 1st and 2nd row outboard seating positions; front seat driver and passenger positions have load-limiting retractors and buckle pretensioners
Personal Safety System™ Buckle pretensioners
Load limiting retractors
Dual stage front air bags
Seat position sensing (driver)
Crash severity sensor
Child safety Childproof rear door locks, LATCH anchors in all seating positions in second row, additional child seat tether in center seat of third row
Fuel Inertia activated shutoff switch for fuel pump
Security SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system, remote keyless entry with approach lamps
AdvanceTrac™ Optional electronic traction control and stability enhancement

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