2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS specs & colors

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MSRP
2dr 102" WB XLS Manual
$21,870
2dr 102" WB XLS Auto
$22,545
2dr 102" WB XLT
$23,835
2dr 102" WB 4WD XLS Manual
$24,890
2dr 102" WB 4WD XLS Auto
$25,565
2dr 102" WB XLT Premium
$25,595
2dr 102" WB 4WD XLT
$26,915
2dr 102" WB 4WD XLT Premium
$28,760
$21,870
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Charcoal
Medium Tan

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
203 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

12.0 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.85 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

203 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.0L/245
Displacement
Gas V6
Engine Type
237 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

39 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
42 in
Front Leg Room
33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
102 in
Wheelbase
180 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
36 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Tailgate Width
N/A
Cargo Volume
21 in
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
5
Passenger Capacity
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
44 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
53 in
Front Hip Room
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
68 in
Height, Overall
35 in
Overhang, Front
48 in
Rear Door Opening Width
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
71 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
53 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height

Steering

35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Axle Type - Rear
2-Stage Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Total Option Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,760 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,940 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
991 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
5,050 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,769 lbs
Curb Weight
1,771 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,998 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
294 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,769 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
991 lbs
As Spec'd Payload

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