2003 Ford Explorer XLS specs & colors

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2003 Ford Explorer XLS

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Color options

Interior

Medium Prarie Tan

Mocha

Gray

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Specifications

Rear Door Type Liftgate
Front Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size 16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Engine Type Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement 4.0L/245
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 254 @ 3700
Engine Oil Cooler Not Available
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 21 MPG
Cruising Range - City 337.50 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 15 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 472.50 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.25
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.44
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.07
Trans Power Take Off Not Available
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Transfer Case Model Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Transfer Case Power Take Off Not Available
Suspension Type - Front Coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear Coil spring
Axle Type - Front Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear Independent SLA
Frame Type Boxed
Side Door Type Not Available
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.01 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.85 x 0.37 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 22.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx Not Available gal
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 36.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 38.4 ft
Front Tire Size P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size P235/70R16
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 3280 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 328 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2240 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2046 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 4286.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1134.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1134.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 7700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 5735.00 lbs
Curb Weight 4286.00 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 5420.00 lbs
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Head Room 39.9 in
Front Leg Room 42.4 in
Front Shoulder Room 59.1 in
Front Hip Room 55.0 in
Second Head Room 38.9 in
Second Leg Room 35.9 in
Second Shoulder Room 58.9 in
Second Hip Room 54.2 in
Third Head Room Not Available in
Third Leg Room Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room Not Available in
Third Hip Room Not Available in
Wheelbase 113.8 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper 189.5 in
Length, Overall N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 72.1 in
Height, Overall 71.4 in
Overhang, Front 31.6 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper N/A in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 30.7 in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.5 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.5 in
Rear Door Opening Height 33.6 in
Rear Door Opening Width 48.3 in
Side Door Opening Height Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width Not Available in
Step Up Height - Front N/A in
Step Up Height - Side N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 73.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 41.4 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear N/A in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline 48.3 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 45.3 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A in
Tailgate Width N/A in
Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 86.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 48.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD Standard
Flow-through ventilation Standard
Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent Standard
Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 key fobs, 2-stage unlocking, autolock, liftgate glass release Standard
LEV certified (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) Standard
Cargo area dome light Standard
Hood/instrument panel sound insulation Standard
Color-keyed full door trim panels-inc: armrest/pull handle, color-keyed inserts, map pockets Standard
Independent rear suspension Standard
Privacy glass-inc: rear door/rear quarter/liftgate glass Standard
1st/2nd row 3-point safety belts all seating positions w/outboard height adjustment Standard
Dual note horn Standard
Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door glass Standard
Black-out B-pillar treatment Standard
Rear window defroster Standard
Tilt steering column Standard
HD gas shock absorbers Standard
Faceted reflector quad beam headlights Standard
Driver side BeltMinder feature Standard
Illuminated entry w/key fob activation Standard
Exterior liftgate release switch Standard
Engine block heater *STD & only available in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY* Standard
3.55 axle ratio Standard
Speed control w/fingertip control, tap-up/tap-down feature Standard
Black roof rails Standard
Pwr accessory delay Standard
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, safety belt, door ajar Standard
Front door integrated 20-oz cup holders Standard
Rear wheel drive Standard
Low-series floor console-inc: storage bin, (2) front & (2) rear cup holders, cigar lighter socket w/tethered cap, front pwr point, coin holder, tissue/ map holder, molded mat w/pencil holder Standard
4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 FFV engine Standard
Air conditioning Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brakes Standard
Illuminated glove box w/color-keyed latch Standard
Securilock passive anti-theft system Standard
Rear child seat tether anchor brackets Standard
60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat w/head restraints Standard
Cargo management system Standard
Painted body-side moldings Standard
Black-grained door handles Standard
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes Standard
Rear variable rate coil springs Standard
Pwr rack & pinion steering Standard
Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/covered vanity mirrors Standard
Color-keyed full-length carpet Standard
Dual intermittent rear wiper/washer Standard
(4) load floor tie-down hooks/child seat tether anchors Standard
5-passenger seating Standard
City 16/hwy 21 (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans) Standard
Front linear rate coil springs Standard
(4) color-keyed coat hooks Standard
P235/70R16 all-season SBR BSW tires Standard
One-piece top-hinged liftgate-inc: flip-open rear window, paddle-type handle Standard
Color-keyed woven cloth headliner Standard
Speed-sensitive dual intermittent front wipers Standard
Fixed antenna Standard
Hood assist gas cylinders Standard
(3) grab handles Standard
Pwr door locks w/cargo area lock/unlock button Standard
4-wheel anti-lock brakes Standard
Black folding pwr mirrors Standard
Instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure gauges w/warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer Standard
Class II trailer towing w/receiver hitch-inc: 3500# capacity, 4-pin connector Standard
16" "electric silver" painted full face steel wheels Standard
Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate Standard
Electronic AM/FM stereo w/cassette/compact disc/clock w/4-speakers, 80-watts Standard
Child safety rear door locks Standard
Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel, underbody mount Standard
Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window Standard
72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature Standard
Medium dark platinum front/rear bumpers Standard
Front dome/map light Standard
Soft release parking brake Standard
Black egg crate design grille Standard
Cloth low-back front buckets w/adjustable head restraints Standard
22.5 gallon fuel tank Standard
Front/rear stabilizer bars Standard
130-amp alternator Standard
2735# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle Standard

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