Used 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Specs & Features
| Overview | Starting MSRP $25,565 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Four wheel drive |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Total Seating | 4 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 14/18 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 15 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 235.2/302.4 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.8 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 203 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 237 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
| Valves | 12 |
| Cam type | Single overhead cam (SOHC) |
| Towing & Hauling | |
|---|---|
| Max Towing Capacity | 4,940 lbs. |
| Max Payload Capacity | 600 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Four wheel drive |
| Part time 4WD | yes |
| Electronic hi-lo gear selection | yes |
| Automatic locking hubs | yes |
| Mechanical center differential | yes |
| Center locking differential | yes |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front independent suspension | yes |
| Short and long arm front suspension | yes |
| Solid live axle rear suspension | yes |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 70.2 in. |
| Height | 68.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in. |
| Front track | 58.5 in. |
| Rear track | 58.5 in. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 35.5 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | 71 cu.ft. |
| Turning circle | 34.7 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in. |
| Angle of approach | 28.0 degrees |
| Angle of departure | 22.9 degrees |
| Curb weight | 3,963 lbs. |
| Maximum towing capacity | 4,940 lbs. |
| Maximum payload | 600 lbs. |
| Gross weight | 4,900 lbs. |
| Country of final assembly | United States |
| Colors | |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 39.4 in. |
| Front leg room | 42.4 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in. |
| Front hip room | 51.9 in. |
| Cloth | yes |
| Bucket front seats | yes |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 39.1 in. |
| Rear leg room | 36.6 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.9 in. |
| Rear hip room | 43.6 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | yes |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Child seat anchors | yes |
| 4-wheel ABS | yes |
| Front and rear ventilated disc brakes | yes |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | yes |
| 2 front headrests | yes |
| Front height adjustable headrests | yes |
| 2 rear headrests | yes |
| Rear multi-adjustable headrests | yes |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | yes |
| Engine immobilizer | yes |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | yes |
| 60 watts stereo output | yes |
| 4 total speakers | yes |
| Mast antenna | yes |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 1 one-touch power windows | yes |
| Power door locks | yes |
| Heated mirrors | yes |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Power steering | yes |
| Front and rear cupholders | yes |
| Front door pockets | yes |
| Front seatback storage | yes |
| Manual rear seat easy entry | yes |
| Single zone front air conditioning | yes |
| Dual vanity mirrors | yes |
| Rear floor mats | yes |
| Front and rear reading lights | yes |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Tachometer | yes |
| Clock | yes |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Steel wheels | yes |
| 16 x 7.0 in. wheels | yes |
| All season tires | yes |
| P235/70R16 tires | yes |
| Steel spare wheel | yes |
| Fullsize matching spare tire | yes |
| Underbody mounted spare tire | yes |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
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