2003 Ford Explorer XLS Sport specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS
- $26,285
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport
- $27,460
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS AWD
- $28,510
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD
- $28,510
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT
- $29,025
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport AWD
- $29,685
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4WD
- $29,685
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT
- $29,825
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport
- $30,200
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L NBX
- $30,200
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport
- $31,000
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L NBX
- $31,000
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT AWD
- $31,250
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD
- $31,250
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD
- $32,050
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT AWD
- $32,050
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4WD
- $32,425
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport AWD
- $32,425
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L NBX 4WD
- $32,425
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer
- $33,100
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport AWD
- $33,225
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD
- $33,225
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L NBX 4WD
- $33,225
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer
- $33,900
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited
- $33,975
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited
- $34,775
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer AWD
- $35,325
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD
- $35,325
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD
- $36,125
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer AWD
- $36,125
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited AWD
- $36,200
- 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD
- $36,200
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited AWD
- $37,000
- 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD
- $37,000
$27,460
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 2003 Ford Explorer 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport
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Color options
Interior
Medium Prarie Tan
Mocha
Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
Highlights
Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
|
210 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.85 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
12.01 x 0.37 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Pwr
Brake Type
|
Electrical
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V6
Engine Type
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254 @ 3700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
210 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
4.0L/245
Displacement
|
A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
|
15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
|
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
|
74 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
41 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
48 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
N/A
Tailgate Width
|
N/A
Cargo Volume
|
86 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
49 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
|
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
|
N/A
Step Up Height - Front
|
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
|
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
|
48 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
|
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
32 in
Overhang, Front
|
71 in
Height, Overall
|
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
190 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
114 in
Wheelbase
|
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
|
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
|
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
|
Not Available in
Third Head Room
|
54 in
Second Hip Room
|
59 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
36 in
Second Leg Room
|
39 in
Second Head Room
|
55 in
Front Hip Room
|
59 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
42 in
Front Leg Room
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
Steering
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Suspension
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Rear
|
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
|
Coil spring
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Coil spring
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
16 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
|
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
|
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
|
P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
5,735 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
4,286 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
5,420 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
2,240 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
2,046 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
7,700 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
3,280 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
328 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
4,286 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
1,134 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
1,134 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
23 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
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