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
$21,870
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
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
203 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
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
11.85 x 0.37 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
17 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
7.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

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

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,998 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
1,771 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
3,769 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
991 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
991 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
7,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
2,940 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
294 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available 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.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,050 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,769 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,760 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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