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Compare 2003 Ford Explorer Sport specifications by trim levels

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Explorer Sport is a 4-seat SUV from Ford, which first hit the market back in 2001.

With the price tag ranging from $21,870 to $28,760, the Ford Explorer Sport faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals.

Overview

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The Ford Explorer Sport has a maximum towing capacity of 5060 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Ford Explorer Sport boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 19 to 22 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 70.20mm x 180.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2003 Ford Explorer Sport

  • Fuel Tank: 16.8 gal

  • Wheelbase: 101.8 in

  • MPG: 17 city/22 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 7.56 sec

  • Towing: 3000 lbs

  • Towing capacity: 3000 lbs

  • Curb: 3828 lbs

  • Tires: P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 35.5 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 4

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): 180.4 x 70.2 x 68.3



2003 Ford Explorer Sport Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Ford Explorer Sport is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Ford Explorer Sport safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Ford Explorer Sport specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style SUV

    • Doors 2

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 203 hp @ 5250 –
      208 hp @ 5000

    • Torque 237 lb-ft. –
      245 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.5 - 7.9 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 15.2 - 15.8 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 180.4 in

    • Width 70.2 in

    • Height 68.4 in

    • Wheelbase 101.8 in

    • Curb Weight 3828 lbs

    • GVWR 4820 lbs

    • Towing capacity 3000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.3 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 4

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 16.8 gal

    • City 15 - 17 mpg

    • Combined 17 - 20 mpg

    • Highway 19 - 22 mpg

    • Highway range 319.2 - 369.6 mi



Specifications

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
Exterior length
180.40 in 180.40 in 180.40 in 180.40 in
Exterior body width
70.20 in 70.20 in 70.20 in 70.20 in
Exterior height
68.40 in 68.40 in 68.40 in 68.40 in
Horsepower
203 208 208 208
Torque
237 245 245 245
Fuel economy - city
17 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg 16 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
22 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.56 seconds 7.90 seconds 7.90 seconds 7.90 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.50 seconds 15.80 seconds 15.80 seconds 15.80 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 "
Curb weight
3828.00 lbs 3828.00 lbs 3828.00 lbs 3828.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4820.00 lbs 4820.00 lbs 4820.00 lbs 4820.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
3000.00 lbs. 5060.00 lbs. 5060.00 lbs. 5060.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
101.80 in 101.80 in 101.80 in 101.80 in
Front track
58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 "
Rear track
58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 "
Turning radius
17.30 17.30 17.30 17.30
Front legroom
42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in
Rear legroom
36.60 in 36.60 in 36.60 in 36.60 in
Front headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear headroom
39.10 in 39.10 in 39.10 in 39.10 in
Front hip room
51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in
Rear hip room
43.60 in 43.60 in 43.60 in 43.60 in
Front shoulder room
56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in
Rear shoulder room
57.90 in 57.90 in 57.90 in 57.90 in
Luggage volume
35.50 cu.ft. 35.50 cu.ft. 35.50 cu.ft. 35.50 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
71.40 cu.ft. 71.40 cu.ft. 71.40 cu.ft. 71.40 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.80 gal. 16.80 gal. 16.80 gal. 16.80 gal.
Payload
940 lbs. 940 lbs. 940 lbs. 940 lbs.

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Exterior length
180.40 in 180.40 in 180.40 in 180.40 in
Exterior body width
70.20 in 70.20 in 70.20 in 70.20 in
Exterior height
68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in
Horsepower
203 208 208 208
Torque
237 245 245 245
Fuel economy - city
15 mpg 15 mpg 15 mpg 15 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
19 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg 20 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
7.50 seconds 7.90 seconds 7.90 seconds 7.85 seconds
1/4 mile time
15.20 seconds 15.75 seconds 15.80 seconds 15.60 seconds
Bore-and-Stroke
3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 " 3.95/3.32 "
Curb weight
4027.00 lbs 4027.00 lbs 4027.00 lbs 4027.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
5060.00 lbs 5060.00 lbs 5060.00 lbs 5060.00 lbs
Maximum Trailer Weight
2820.00 lbs. 4860.00 lbs. 4860.00 lbs. 4860.00 lbs.
Wheelbase
101.80 in 101.80 in 101.80 in 101.80 in
Front track
58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 "
Rear track
58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 " 58.50 "
Turning radius
17.30 17.30 17.30 17.30
Front legroom
42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in 42.40 in
Rear legroom
36.60 in 36.60 in 36.60 in 36.60 in
Front headroom
39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in 39.40 in
Rear headroom
39.10 in 39.10 in 39.10 in 39.10 in
Front hip room
51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in 51.90 in
Rear hip room
43.60 in 43.60 in 43.60 in 43.60 in
Front shoulder room
56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in
Rear shoulder room
57.90 in 57.90 in 57.90 in 57.90 in
Luggage volume
35.50 cu.ft. 35.50 cu.ft. 35.50 cu.ft. 35.50 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
71.40 cu.ft. 71.40 cu.ft. 71.40 cu.ft. 71.40 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
16.80 gal. 16.80 gal. 16.80 gal. 16.80 gal.
Payload
980 lbs. 980 lbs. 980 lbs. 980 lbs.

Interior Features

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Compass
2841 2842 – –
Cruise control
2844 2844 – –
Overhead console
2881 2881 – –
Exterior temperature display
2926 2927 – –
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column
2959 2959 – –
Air conditioning, rear
3947 3947 – –

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Compass
2841 2842 – –
Cruise control
2844 2844 – –
Overhead console
2881 2881 – –
Exterior temperature display
2926 2927 – –
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column
2959 2959 – –
Air conditioning, rear
3947 3947 – –

Exterior Features

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445 – –
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass – – –

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Antenna
3393 3393 3393 3393
Door count
2 doors 2 doors 2 doors 2 doors
Front tires
P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS P255/70SR16.0 OWL AT P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy 16" silver alloy
Fog/driving lights
3445 3445 – –
Sunroof
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass – – –

Seats

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
Standard seating
4 4 4 4
Lumbar support
3019 3019 – –
Heated front seats
3032 – – –

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
4 4 4 4
Lumbar support
3019 3019 – –
Heated front seats
3032 – – –

Entertainment System

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170 3170 3170
Speakers
4 4 4 4
Rear seat audio controls
3980 3981 – –
Cassette player
4058 4058 – –

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
CD player
3170 3170 3170 3170
Speakers
4 4 4 4
Rear seat audio controls
3980 3981 – –
Cassette player
4058 4058 – –

Safety and Security Features

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
Exterior light control
3264 3264 – –
Delay-off headlamps
3268 3269 – –
Illuminated entry
3273 3273 – –
Remote keyless entry
3274 3274 – –
Panic alarm
3280 3280 – –

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Exterior light control
3264 3264 – –
Delay-off headlamps
3268 3269 – –
Illuminated entry
3273 3273 – –
Remote keyless entry
3274 3274 – –
Panic alarm
3280 3280 – –

Mechanical Features

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
Axle ratio
3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Engine
4803 4803 4803 4803
Axle ratio
3.73 3.73 3.73 3.73

Other Specs

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2
Maximum towing capacity
3000 lbs. 5060 lbs. 5060 lbs. 5060 lbs.

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4
Horsepower rpm
5250 5000 5000 5000
Maximum towing capacity
2820 lbs. 4860 lbs. 4860 lbs. 4860 lbs.