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
$22,545
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
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
203 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

11.85 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.0 x 0.39 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Drum - Rear (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
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

9,100 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
991 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,760 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,771 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
5,050 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,769 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
991 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
1,998 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,769 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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