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
$24,890
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
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
203 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
237 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.0L/245
Displacement
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

957 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,963 lbs
Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
1,818 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
3,963 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
957 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,920 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
276 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,145 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,760 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight

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