2003 Ford SUV 

The following information is subject to change without notice.  Contact dealer to verify.

 Available Powertrains

Vehicle
Engine

Fuel Delivery
System

Manual Transmission /
Transaxle
Automatic Transmission /
Transaxle
Escape 2.0L DOHC I-4 SEFI G5M
3.0L DOHC V-6 SEFI CD4E
Explorer Sport 4.0L SOHC V-6 SEFI Mazda R1HD 5R55E
Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L SOHC V-6 SEFI Mazda R1HD 5R55E
Explorer 4-Door 4.0L SOHC V-6 SEFI 5R55E
4.6L SOHC V-8 SEFI 5R55E
Expedition 4.6L SOHC V-8 SEFI 4R70W
5.4L SOHC V-8 SEFI 4R100
Excursion 5.4L SOHC V-8 SEFI 4R100
6.8L SOHC V-10 SEFI 4R100
7.3L OHV V-8 HEUI 4R100
6.0L OHV V-8(1) Hydraulic
Rail Fuel
Injection
TorqShift™

(1) Late availability — replaces 7.3L diesel engine


 

 

 

 

2003 Ford SUV 

The following information is subject to change without notice.  Contact dealer to verify.

 

 BATTERY APPLICATIONS 

Ampere-Hour Rating

52

60

72

78

Cold-Cranking Amps at 0 ° F

550

590

650

750

 

 

 

 

 

ESCAPE

 

 

 

 

2.0L Zetec I-4

Std.

 

 

 

3.0L Duratec V-6

 

Std.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLORER SPORT

 

 

 

 

4.0L SOHC V-6

 

 

Std.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

 

 

 

 

4.0L SOHC V-6

 

 

Std.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLORER 4-DOOR

 

 

 

 

4.0L SOHC FFV V-6

 

 

Std.

 

4.6L SOHC V-8

 

 

Std.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPEDITION

 

 

 

 

4.6L SOHC Triton™ V-8

 

 

Std.

 

5.4L SOHC Triton V-8

 

 

Std.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXCURSION

 

 

 

 

5.4L SOHC Triton V-8

 

 

Std.(1)

Std.

6.8L SOHC Triton V-10

 

 

Std.(1)

Std.

7.3L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V-8(2)

 

 

 

Std.(4)

6.0L OHV Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V-8 (Late Availability — 11/4/02)

 

 

 

Std.(3)

 

 

 

 

 

(1). Replaces 78 Amp./ battery for all gas engine applications — effective 11/4/02.

(2). Deleted with the introduction of the 6.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel engine.

(3). Dual Batteries — 1500 CCA


 

 

 

 

2003 Ford SUV 

The following information is subject to change without notice.  Contact dealer to verify.

 

 COLD WEATHER RECOMMENDATIONS 

Minimum Temperature

Equipment

HD Battery

Engine Block Heater

0° F

Suggested

Not Needed

-10° F

Recommended

Suggested

-20° F

Recommended

Recommended

Below -20° F

Strongly Recommended

Strongly Recommended

DEFINITIONS

SUGGESTED: Helpful, but not needed.

RECOMMENDED: Could improve reliability in less than ideal conditions.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Will give definite improvement over the standard components.

H.D. Battery — Higher capacity battery available as optional equipment. (Usage varies by model.)

Block Heater — Optional equipment available for all engines. (Usage and heater capacity vary with engine requirements.)


 

 

 

 

2003 Ford SUV 

The following information is subject to change without notice.  Contact dealer to verify.

 

 STANDARD LIGHTING/REFLECTOR EQUIPMENT 

Light Reflector

Application

Headlights (Halogen)

All Series — Two replaceable bulbs with all models except Base E-Series which includes sealed beam

Parking Lights

All Series — Integral with turn signals

Front /Rear Turn Signals

All Series

Front Side Marker Lights

All Series

Front Side Reflectors

All Series

Rear Side Reflectors

All Series

Rear Side Marker Lights

All E-Series — integral with taillights

License Plate Lights

All Series

Two CombinationTaillights with Integral Stop, Turn Signal and Back-up Lights and Reflective Surface

All Series

Rear Reflectors

All Series

Front Daytime Running Lights

All Vehicles Registered in Canada


 

 

 

 

2003 Ford SUV 

The following information is subject to change without notice.  Contact dealer to verify.

 

 TRAILER TOWING WIRING HARNESS

ESCAPE / SPORT / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC / EXPEDITION / EXCURSION

Circuit Number

Circuit Description

Color Code

206

Ground

White

14

Brake Controller Running Lamp Feed

Brown

962

Trailer Running Lights

Brown with White Stripe

49

Trailer Battery Feed

Orange

511 / 810

Vehicle Stop Lights

Red with Green Stripe

43

To Electric Brakes

Dark Blue

64

R.H. Turn Signal and Stop Light

Dark Green

52

L.H. Turn Signal and Stop Light

Yellow

963

Trailer Back-up Lights

Black with Light Green Stripe

50

To Electric Brake Controller

Red

NOTE: Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac available with 4-pin harness only