Ford Explorer III (U152)
2002–2005
Also known as: Explorer 3
- Power
- 213–242hp
- 157–178 kW
- Fuel use
- from 14l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9–10.2s
- Engine
- 4.0–4.6l
- petrol
- Gearbox
- Automatic, Manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Engines and versions5
4.0 V6Automatic · Rear-wheel · 14 l/100 km · 10.2 s213hp157 kW
- Max power
- 213 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2002–2005
- Body type
- SUV 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 7
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cm³
- Max power
- 157 kW · 213 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 14 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,930 kg
- Trunk volume
- 391 l
- Fuel tank
- 85 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 208 mm
4.0 V6 4WDAutomatic · All-wheel (4x4) · 14.6 l/100 km · 10 s213hp157 kW
- Max power
- 213 hp
- Max torque
- 339 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 10 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2002–2005
- Body type
- SUV 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 7
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cm³
- Max power
- 157 kW · 213 hp · at 5250 rpm
- Max torque
- 339 N·m · at 4000 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · V-type
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.7
- Bore × stroke
- 100.3 × 84.3 mm
- Engine code
- Cologne SOHC
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel (4x4)
Performance
- Combined
- 14.6 l/100 km
- City
- 15.7 l/100 km
- Highway
- 11.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 10 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 2,010 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,610 kg
- Trunk volume
- 391 l
- Boot (max.)
- 2,492 l
- Fuel tank
- 85 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 235/70 R16
- Front track width
- 1,545 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,555 mm
- Ground clearance
- 208 mm
4.0 V6 4WD MTManual · All-wheel (4x4) · 14.2 l/100 km · 9.8 s213hp157 kW
- Max power
- 213 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.8 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2002–2002
- Body type
- SUV 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cm³
- Max power
- 157 kW · 213 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel (4x4)
Performance
- Combined
- 14.2 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.8 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,985 kg
- Trunk volume
- 391 l
- Fuel tank
- 85 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 208 mm
4.6 V8Automatic · Rear-wheel · 14.4 l/100 km · 9.1 s242hp178 kW
- Max power
- 242 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.1 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2002–2005
- Body type
- SUV 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 7
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,601 cm³
- Max power
- 178 kW · 242 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 14.4 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.1 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,990 kg
- Trunk volume
- 391 l
- Fuel tank
- 85 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 208 mm
4.6 V8 4WDAutomatic · All-wheel (4x4) · 15.1 l/100 km · 8.9 s242hp178 kW
- Max power
- 242 hp
- Max torque
- 382 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 2002–2005
- Body type
- SUV 5-door
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 7
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,601 cm³
- Max power
- 178 kW · 242 hp · at 4750 rpm
- Max torque
- 382 N·m · at 3500 rpm
- Cylinders
- 8 · V-type
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.4
- Bore × stroke
- 90.2 × 90 mm
- Engine code
- Modular 4.6 2V
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 5
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel (4x4)
Performance
- Combined
- 15.1 l/100 km
- City
- 16.9 l/100 km
- Highway
- 11.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 2,075 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,680 kg
- Trunk volume
- 391 l
- Boot (max.)
- 2,492 l
- Fuel tank
- 85 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent, multi-link
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 245/65 R17
- Front track width
- 1,545 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,555 mm
- Ground clearance
- 208 mm
Trim levels6
XLS2002–200521features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Tinted Windows, Grey Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Traction Control, Rear Isofix Mounts
Exterior
Full-size spare wheel, R16 Wheels, Steel Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
XLT2002–200526features
Comfort
Keyless Entry, Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 1-zone, Cruise Control, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Third Row of Seats, Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Grey Interior, Fabric, 7 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags, Traction Control
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights
Exterior
Roof Rails, Full-size spare wheel, R16 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
XLT Sport2002–200525features
Comfort
Keyless Entry, Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 1-zone, Cruise Control, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Sport Seats, Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Tinted Windows, Black Interior, Fabric, 5 Seats
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights
Exterior
Roof Rails, Body Kit, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
NBX2002–200524features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 1-zone, Cruise Control, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Folding Rear Seat, Load Cover, Grey Interior, Fabric
Multimedia
12V Socket, Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag
Visibility & lights
Fog Lights
Exterior
Roof Rails, Roof Cross Bars, Low-range Gearbox, Engine skid plate, Full-size spare wheel, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking
Eddie Bauer2002–200528features
Comfort
Rear Air Vents, Keyless Entry, Power Folding Mirrors, Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 2-zone, Cruise Control, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Sunroof, Third Row of Seats, Load Cover, Brown Interior, Leather, Electric Driver's Seat, Electric Front Seats, Heated Front Seats
Multimedia
Premium Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags
Exterior
Roof Rails, R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Alarm
Limited2002–200528features
Comfort
Rear Air Vents, Keyless Entry, Power Folding Mirrors, Mirror Memory, Power-adjustable mirrors, Climate Control, 2-zone, Cruise Control, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Sunroof, Load Cover, Beige Interior, Genuine Leather, Electric Driver's Seat, Heated Front Seats, Driver's Seat Memory
Multimedia
Navigation System, Premium Audio System
Safety
ABS, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Driver's Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags
Exterior
R17 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Alarm
Dimensions and weight
SUV 5-door
- Length
- 4,813 mm
- Width
- 1,832 mm
- Height
- 1,814 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,890 mm
- Ground clearance
- 208 mm
- Trunk volume
- 391 l
- Fuel tank
- 85 l
- Curb weight
- 1,930–2,075 kg
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About the Explorer III (U152)
Ford Explorer III (U152): 5 engines from 4.0 V6 · 157 kW (213 hp) to 4.6 V8 4WD · 178 kW (242 hp), fuel consumption from 14 l/100 km, trim levels XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, NBX. Used Ford Explorer III (U152) prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the Ford Explorer III (U152) use?
Combined consumption ranges from 14 to 15.1 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 4.0 V6 at 14 l/100 km.
Which engines does the Ford Explorer III (U152) come with?
5 engines are available: 4.0 V6 · 157 kW (213 hp), 4.0 V6 4WD · 157 kW (213 hp), 4.0 V6 4WD MT · 157 kW (213 hp), 4.6 V8 · 178 kW (242 hp), 4.6 V8 4WD · 178 kW (242 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
4.6 V8 4WD: 178 kW (242 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Ford Explorer III (U152)?
Length 4813 mm, width 1832 mm, height 1814 mm, wheelbase 2890 mm.