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
$25,565
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 / 20 Hwy
MPG
203 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

4.0L/245
Displacement
203 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
237 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,145 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,963 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
3,963 lbs
Curb Weight
5,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,820 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
957 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
957 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
9,100 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
4,920 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
1,818 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
482 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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