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