2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Wheel Interchange

OEM wheel and tire fitment specs for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, including bolt pattern (PCD), center bore diameter, thread size, rim diameter, rim width, wheel offset, and backspacing.

Recorded OEM specifications for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, donor years with overlapping ranges, and a calculator to compare a selected wheel. Range overlap is not a guaranteed fit.

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Fitment Specs

Baseline mounting dimensions used for interchange decisions.

Bolt Pattern5x114.3
Center Bore70.5 mm
Lug Thread1/2" - 20 UNF View 1/2" - 20 UNF options on Amazon
OEM Wheel Sizes16"
OEM Widths7"
OEM Offset Range12 mm

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Donor vehicles with overlapping OEM specs

These are vehicle-year records whose recorded OEM ranges overlap this 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Overlap is not a guarantee that a specific wheel will install. Selected-wheel comparison is in the calculator below.

Evaluated 44 donor years. Listed 24 eligible overlaps (not all evaluated years are compatible). Showing all listed.

2001–2002, 2004–2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

OEM specs overlapOEM ranges overlap – confirm the specific wheel

Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.

  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • Bolt pattern5x114.3 · Same recorded PCD
  • Center bore70.5 mm · same recorded hub figure
  • Wheel geometryOEM width/offset ranges overlap (not a specific wheel)

Recorded OEM bolt pattern, center bore, and width/offset ranges overlap. This is not a guarantee that every wheel from the donor year fits this vehicle.

2007–2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Check wheel configurationGeometry suggestion only; clearance unverified

Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.

  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • 2010
  • Bolt pattern5x114.3 · Same recorded PCD
  • Center bore70.5 mm · same recorded hub figure
  • Wheel geometryOutside recorded OEM envelope

Dataset suggestionWheel spacer ≈ 23 mm – not a verified installation requirement.

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A spacer of about 23 mm is a dataset suggestion only; clearance is not verified. Estimated outer position is about 23 mm farther inward than the mid OEM package.

1999–2002 Ford Crown Victoria

OEM specs overlapOEM ranges overlap – confirm the specific wheel

Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.

  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • Bolt pattern5x114.3 · Same recorded PCD
  • Center bore70.5 mm · same recorded hub figure
  • Wheel geometryOEM width/offset ranges overlap (not a specific wheel)

Recorded OEM bolt pattern, center bore, and width/offset ranges overlap. This is not a guarantee that every wheel from the donor year fits this vehicle.

2003–2007 Ford Crown Victoria

Check wheel configurationGeometry suggestion only; clearance unverified

Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.

  • 2003
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • Bolt pattern5x114.3 · Same recorded PCD
  • Center bore70.5 mm · same recorded hub figure
  • Wheel geometryOutside recorded OEM envelope

Dataset suggestionWheel spacer ≈ 32 mm – not a verified installation requirement.

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A spacer of about 32 mm is a dataset suggestion only; clearance is not verified. Estimated outer position is about 32 mm farther inward than the mid OEM package.

2022 Ford Explorer

Check wheel configurationCheck lug hardware: donor year M14x1.5 vs 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 1/2"-20UNF
  • Bolt pattern5x114.3 · Same recorded PCD
  • Center bore70.5 mm · same recorded hub figure
  • Wheel geometryOutside recorded OEM envelope

Recorded vehicle-side thread for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is 1/2"-20UNF. This donor year is recorded as M14x1.5. That is the vehicle stud/nut thread, not an intrinsic thread stamped on the wheel. Hardware must match this vehicle’s studs and the selected wheel’s seat and engagement. Existing hardware may be reusable if it already matches. Seat style is not in this dataset, so products are not a verified fit.

Dataset suggestionWheel spacer ≈ 16 mm – not a verified installation requirement.

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A spacer of about 16 mm is a dataset suggestion only; clearance is not verified. Estimated outer position is about 16 mm farther inward than the mid OEM package. Recorded vehicle-side thread differs (M14x1.5 on the donor year vs 1/2"-20UNF on the target vehicle). Hardware must match the target vehicle’s studs and the selected wheel’s seat. Existing hardware may be reusable if it already matches. Seat style is not confirmed in this dataset.

2005–2009 Ford Mustang

Check wheel configurationGeometry suggestion only; clearance unverified

Years grouped because recorded compatibility evidence is equivalent. Each year keeps its own page.

  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008
  • 2009
  • Bolt pattern5x114.3 · Same recorded PCD
  • Center bore70.5 mm · same recorded hub figure
  • Wheel geometryOutside recorded OEM envelope

Dataset suggestionWheel spacer ≈ 27 mm – not a verified installation requirement.

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A spacer of about 27 mm is a dataset suggestion only; clearance is not verified. Estimated outer position is about 27 mm farther inward than the mid OEM package.

2010 Ford Mustang

Check wheel configurationGeometry suggestion only; clearance unverified
  • Bolt pattern5x114.3 · Same recorded PCD
  • Center bore70.5 mm · same recorded hub figure
  • Wheel geometryOutside recorded OEM envelope

Dataset suggestionWheel spacer ≈ 28 mm – not a verified installation requirement.

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A spacer of about 28 mm is a dataset suggestion only; clearance is not verified. Estimated outer position is about 28 mm farther inward than the mid OEM package.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Years With Compatible Wheels

Only years with evidence-based interchange relationships are listed. Adjacent years are not assumed compatible.

Will Wheels From Another Vehicle Fit?

Compare a donor vehicle or custom wheel against this 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Use Compare in calculator on a donor row above to fill the donor side of this same calculator.

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Specification
Wheels from
Installed on
Result (Click it)
Bolt Pattern
Bolt Pattern
The total number of bolt holes and the diameter of the circle they form.
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5x114.3
Center Bore
Center Bore
The hole in the center of the wheel that fits over the vehicle’s hub.
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70.5 mm
Thread Size
Thread Size
The size and spacing of the threads on the bolts or nuts that hold the wheel in place.
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1/2" - 20 UNF
Rim Diameter
Rim Diameter
The wheel diameter in inches that determines which tire sizes will fit.
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16"
Rim Width
Rim Width
The distance between the inner edges of the wheel is measured in inches.
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7.0"
Wheel Offset
Wheel Offset
How far the wheel sits inward or outward relative to the hub mounting surface.
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12 mm
Backspacing
Backspacing
Shows how much space the wheel takes up toward the inside of the vehicle.
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-
Wheel Fasteners
Wheel Fasteners
The type of hardware used to secure the wheel to the vehicle.
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-

Wheel Fitment Parts for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Example products matched to recorded thread, hub, or spacer dimensions. They are not verified fits. Confirm seat style, thickness, and clearance before ordering.

Lug Nuts / Wheel Bolts

1/2" - 20 UNF

Wheel Spacers

5x114.3 · 70.5 mm hub

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Wheel Fitment

Bolt Pattern5x114.3
Center Bore70.5 mm
Thread Size1/2" - 20 UNF
Rim Diameter16"
Rim Width7.0"
Wheel Offset12 mm

Use the calculator below to compare wheels from another vehicle against your 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, or check compatible donor vehicles that share the same bolt pattern and center bore.

Fitment Basics

  • Always confirm center bore matches your hub, or use hub-centric rings to take up the gap.
  • Check offset carefully – wheels that stick out too far can rub on fenders or suspension components.
  • Verify thread size and lug type before buying replacement bolts or lug nuts.
  • When in doubt, use the calculator below to compare exact specs side by side.

Methodology and sources

Wheel interchange depends on more than bolt pattern. Where data is available, this site compares recorded OEM values:

  • Bolt pattern / PCD
  • Center bore direction (donor wheel bore must not be smaller than the hub)
  • Wheel diameter, width, and offset against known OEM ranges
  • Lug thread / hardware differences (vehicle-side hardware)

A normal wheel spacer does not change bolt pattern. Hub rings cannot enlarge a wheel bore that is smaller than the hub. Brake clearance and tire package fitment still require vehicle-specific checks when not confirmed in the dataset.

Nick Marchenko

Automotive Expert