It has a mechanical oil pump , bolted to the bottom of the engine , INSIDE
the oil pan
replacing 2003 fore explorer sport front wheel bearings
You can view the 2003 Ford Explorer owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides
under the instrument panel on the driver's side
Starting in 2002 , the Ford Explorer 4 door doesn't have an automatic transmission dipstick
( 5 w 20 ) for the 4.6 L - V8 in a 2003 Ford Explorer , according to the owners manual
The fuel tank size for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport is ( 16.8 gallons / 63.6 liters ) according to the owners manual
The electric fuel pump is inside the fuel tank
Unfortunately There is not a reset oil button ( Like the explorer) at least for the 2003 Expedition ( Eddie Bower model)
The 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine uses ( 5 W 30 ) according to the 2003 Ford Explorer owners manual
According to the 2003 Ford Explorer owners manual : ( DOT 3 brake fluid , meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
The 2003 Ford Explorer owners manual shows Motorcraft FL - 820S for both the 4.0 L SOHC and the 4.6 L V8 engines
In the right front passenger footwell , by the kick panel