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| Body Style |
| 2-Door SUV |
| Powertrain
/ Chassis |
| EPA Class |
SUV (4-passenger)
|
| Drivetrain Layout |
Rear- or four-wheel drive
|
| Engine Type |
4.0L V-6, iron block and aluminum
|
| Valvetrain |
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|
| Bore/Stroke (in/mm) |
3.95 x 3.32 / 100.33 x 84.33
|
| Displacement (cu in/cc) |
245/4015
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1
|
| Horsepower @ rpm |
203 @ 5250
|
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm |
237 @ 3000
|
| Redline |
6000
|
| Recommended Fuel |
87 octane (minimum)
|
| Fuel System |
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
(SEFI)
|
| Fuel Tank Size (gallons) |
17.5
|
| Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) |
5
|
| Coolant Capacity (quarts) |
14
|
| Transmission |
5-speed manual overdrive
|
5-speed automatic overdrive
|
| Ratios |
| 1st |
3.40:1
|
2.48:1
|
| 2nd |
2.05:1
|
1.86:1
|
| 3rd |
1.31:1
|
1.47:2
|
| 4th |
1.00:1
|
1.00:1
|
| 4th |
0.79:1
|
0.75:1
|
| Reverse |
3.40:1
|
2.11:1
|
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.73:1
|
3.73:1
|
| Suspension |
| Front (4x2/4x4) |
Independent SLA, torsion bars, gas shocks and
stabilizer bars
|
| Rear (4x2/4x4) |
Two-stage variable rate leaf springs, gas shocks
and stabilizer bars
|
| Steering |
| Type |
Power rack and pinion
|
| Ratio |
21.9:1
|
| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
4.0
|
| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft) |
34.7
|
| Brakes |
| Brakes (system type) |
Front and rear disc with ABS
|
| Front |
12 x 1 in, full cast vented disc
|
| Rear |
12 x 0.5 in, full cast disc
|
| Total Swept Area (f/r) (sq in) |
222.5 / 188.0
|
| Wheels and Tires |
| Wheel |
16x7-in 3-spoke argent steel
|
|
16x7-in 5-spoke aluminum “Eyebrow”
|
|
16x7-in bright cast aluminum, steel spare
|
| Tire |
P235 70R16 A/S BSW
|
|
P235 70R16 A/S OWL
|
|
P255 70R16 A/T OWL
|
|
Conventional Spare
|
| Number of Lug Nuts |
5
|
| Exterior
Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
101.8
|
| Track f/r |
58.5 / 58.5
|
| Overall Length |
180.4
|
| Overall Width |
70.2
|
| Overall Height (4x2/4x4) |
68.4 / 68.3
|
| Frontal Area (sq ft) |
28.3
|
| Coefficient of drag |
0.43
|
| Ground clearance |
6.7
|
| Front overhang |
34.6
|
| Rear overhang |
44.0
|
| Angle of approach (4x2/4x4) |
28.3°
|
| Ramp breakover angle (4x2/4x4) |
22.9°
|
| Departure angle (rear bumper)(4x2/4x4) |
23.1°
|
| Interior
Dimensions, inches |
1st Row
|
2nd Row
|
| Headroom |
39.4
|
38.9
|
| Shoulder Room |
56.2
|
57.9
|
| Hip Room |
53.0
|
43.9
|
| Maximum Legroom |
42.4
|
36.6
|
| Cargo Capacity (cubic feet) |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport
|
| Behind 2nd seat |
35.5
|
| Maximum |
71.1
|
| Base Curb
Weight (pounds) |
| 4.0L/manual 4x2 XLS |
3898
|
| 4.0L/manual 4x4 XLS |
4088
|
| 4.0L/auto 4x2 XLT |
3887
|
| 4.0L/auto 4x4 XLT |
4078
|
| Towing Class Rating |
|
Class II standard
|
|
Class III w/weight distr. hitch
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity (pounds) |
| Manual Transmission |
4x2 XLS |
900
|
| 4x4 XLS |
960
|
| Automatic Transmission |
4x2 XLT |
960
|
| 4x4 XLT |
1000
|
| Maximum
Towing Capacity (pounds) |
| Engine |
Transmission
|
Model
|
Maximum Towing Capacity
|
| 4.0L V-64.0L V-6 |
Manual
|
4x2 XLS
|
3000
|
|
4x4 XLS
|
2800
|
|
Automatic
|
4x2 XLT
|
5040
|
|
4x4 XLT
|
4840
|
| GCWR |
| Manual |
7000
|
| Automatic |
9100
|
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