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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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