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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
4.0L/245
Displacement
203 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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