2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS specs & colors

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS

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Key specs

2-door
5 seats
203.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
Vehicle length and height not available
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Vivid Red Metallic

Interior

Charcoal

Medium Tan

Packages

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Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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