2003 Ford Explorer Models & Specs

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Model
XLS Sport
chevronDownAlternative

Select Model:

XLS Sport Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 4.0L (245) SOHC MPFI V6 engine
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 16.8 gal.
  • Torque: 237 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 203 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 15/20
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 35.5 cu. ft. - 71.4 cu. ft.
  • Tires: P235/70R16
  • Front Head Room: 39.4"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.4"
  • Wheelbase: 101.8"
  • Width: 70.2"
  • Height: 68.3"

Interior Features

  • 5-passenger seating
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt
  • Warning lights-inc: door ajar, seat belt, anti-lock brakes, check engine, airbag, high beams, parking brake, check gauges, battery, turn signal fuel
  • Cloth low-back buckets-inc: 2-way adjustable headrests
  • 50/50 fold flat rear bench w/headrests
  • Instrument panel gauges-inc: tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltmeter
  • (2) instrument panel 12-volt pwr points
  • Floor console-inc: (4) cup holders, padded armrest, removable soft pack bag, convenience clip
  • Pwr door locks-inc: cargo area control
  • Color-keyed cloth visors w/covered vanity mirrors
  • Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats
  • Glove box w/lamp
  • Manual day/night rearview mirror
  • Color-keyed floor carpeting
  • Color-keyed cloth headliner
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver (1) touch down
  • Rear window defogger
  • Front dome/map light
  • ETR AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc-inc: (4) speakers, clock
  • Remote hood release
  • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
  • Air conditioning
  • Black cigarette lighter
  • Ash tray w/interior lamp
  • (2) front grab handles
  • (2) rear color-keyed coat hooks

Exterior Features

  • Painted front bumper
  • Platinum color grille
  • Hood sound insulation
  • Black fold-away mirrors
  • Black door handles
  • Accent color lower body-side molding, rear quarter extensions
  • Body-color upper body-side molding
  • Painted rear step bumper w/pad
  • Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door, quarter
  • Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
  • Flip-open rear quarter glass
  • Privacy glass-inc: rear quarter/rear
  • Rear liftgate w/flip-up glass
  • 2-speed intermittent rear window wiper/washer
  • Black roof rails

Safety Features

  • Driver & front passenger airbags
  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
  • Outboard 3-point safety belts-inc: front height adjustable
  • Front safety belt pretensioners
  • 2nd row child seat tether anchors
  • Dual note horn

Mechanical Features

  • 4.0L (245) SOHC MPFI V6 engine
  • Engine block heater *Standard in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
  • Hood assist gas cylinders
  • 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
  • 2-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case
  • Front automatic locking hubs
  • 4-wheel drive
  • 72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery
  • Battery saver feature
  • 130-amp alternator
  • 2650# capacity front axle/2620# capacity rear axle
  • Independent short & long arm front suspension w/torsion bars
  • 2-stage rear leaf springs
  • Gas-charged shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Class II trailer tow 4-pin wire harness
  • (5) P235/70R16 all-season SBR BSW tires
  • (4) 16" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels
  • Steel spare wheel
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr front/rear disc brakes w/brake/shift interlock
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
  • 16.8 gallon fuel tank
  • Axle Ratio: 3.73 (Optional)

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Skid plate/all terrain tire pkg ($170)

  • Fuel tank guard
  • Transfer case skid plate
  • P255/70R16 all-terrain tires
Continue to Overview chevronRightAlternative