2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT specs & colors

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT

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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
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Vivid Red Metallic

Interior

Charcoal

Medium Tan

Packages

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Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 203 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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