Ford Explorer Sport vehicles
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Specifications
Compare important 2003 Ford Explorer Sport technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
Exterior length | 180.40 | 180.40 | 180.40 | 180.40 | 180.40 | 180.40 | 180.40 | 180.40 |
Exterior body width | 70.20 | 70.20 | 70.20 | 70.20 | 70.20 | 70.20 | 70.20 | 70.20 |
Exterior height | 68.40 | 68.40 | 68.40 | 68.40 | 68.30 | 68.30 | 68.30 | 68.30 |
Horsepower | 203 | 208 | 208 | 208 | 203 | 208 | 208 | 208 |
Torque | 237 | 245 | 245 | 245 | 237 | 245 | 245 | 245 |
Fuel economy - city | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Fuel economy - highway | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.56 | 7.90 | 7.90 | 7.90 | 7.50 | 7.90 | 7.90 | 7.85 |
1/4 mile time | 15.50 | 15.80 | 15.80 | 15.80 | 15.20 | 15.75 | 15.80 | 15.60 |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " | 3.95/3.32 " |
Curb weight | 3828.00 | 3828.00 | 3828.00 | 3828.00 | 4027.00 | 4027.00 | 4027.00 | 4027.00 |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | 4820.00 | 4820.00 | 4820.00 | 4820.00 | 5060.00 | 5060.00 | 5060.00 | 5060.00 |
Maximum Trailer Weight | 3000.00 | 5060.00 | 5060.00 | 5060.00 | 2820.00 | 4860.00 | 4860.00 | 4860.00 |
Wheelbase | 101.80 | 101.80 | 101.80 | 101.80 | 101.80 | 101.80 | 101.80 | 101.80 |
Front track | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 |
Rear track | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 | 58.50 |
Turning radius | 17.30 | 17.30 | 17.30 | 17.30 | 17.30 | 17.30 | 17.30 | 17.30 |
Front legroom | 42.40 | 42.40 | 42.40 | 42.40 | 42.40 | 42.40 | 42.40 | 42.40 |
Rear legroom | 36.60 | 36.60 | 36.60 | 36.60 | 36.60 | 36.60 | 36.60 | 36.60 |
Front headroom | 39.40 | 39.40 | 39.40 | 39.40 | 39.40 | 39.40 | 39.40 | 39.40 |
Rear headroom | 39.10 | 39.10 | 39.10 | 39.10 | 39.10 | 39.10 | 39.10 | 39.10 |
Front hip room | 51.90 | 51.90 | 51.90 | 51.90 | 51.90 | 51.90 | 51.90 | 51.90 |
Rear hip room | 43.60 | 43.60 | 43.60 | 43.60 | 43.60 | 43.60 | 43.60 | 43.60 |
Front shoulder room | 56.70 | 56.70 | 56.70 | 56.70 | 56.70 | 56.70 | 56.70 | 56.70 |
Rear shoulder room | 57.90 | 57.90 | 57.90 | 57.90 | 57.90 | 57.90 | 57.90 | 57.90 |
Luggage volume | 35.50 | 35.50 | 35.50 | 35.50 | 35.50 | 35.50 | 35.50 | 35.50 |
Luggage volume (max) | 71.40 | 71.40 | 71.40 | 71.40 | 71.40 | 71.40 | 71.40 | 71.40 |
Fuel tank | 16.80 | 16.80 | 16.80 | 16.80 | 16.80 | 16.80 | 16.80 | 16.80 |
Payload | 940 | 940 | 940 | 940 | 980 | 980 | 980 | 980 |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Explorer Sport, however, is its roomy interior. The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
12V DC power outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Compass | N/A | 2841 | 2842 | N/A | N/A | 2841 | 2842 | N/A |
Cruise control | N/A | 2844 | 2844 | N/A | N/A | 2844 | 2844 | N/A |
Overhead console | N/A | 2881 | 2881 | N/A | N/A | 2881 | 2881 | N/A |
Exterior temperature display | N/A | 2926 | 2927 | N/A | N/A | 2926 | 2927 | N/A |
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | N/A | 2959 | 2959 | N/A | N/A | 2959 | 2959 | N/A |
Air conditioning, rear | N/A | 3947 | 3947 | N/A | N/A | 3947 | 3947 | N/A |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2003 Ford Explorer Sport trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
Door count | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Front tires | P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P235/70SR16.0 OWL AS | P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS | 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 | 16" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy | 16" silver alloy |
Fog/driving lights | N/A | 3445 | 3445 | N/A | N/A | 3445 | 3445 | N/A |
Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass | N/A |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2003 Ford Explorer Sport trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
Standard seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Lumbar support | N/A | 3019 | 3019 | N/A | N/A | 3019 | 3019 | N/A |
Heated front seats | N/A | N/A | 3032 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3032 | N/A |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Entertainment System
Some 2003 Ford Explorer Sport trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Amplifier | N/A | opt | opt | N/A | N/A | opt | opt | N/A |
Rear seat audio controls | N/A | 3980 | 3981 | N/A | N/A | 3980 | 3981 | N/A |
Cassette player | N/A | 4058 | 4058 | N/A | N/A | 4058 | 4058 | N/A |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Safety and Security Features
Each 2003 Ford Explorer Sport trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
Exterior light control | N/A | 3264 | 3264 | N/A | N/A | 3264 | 3264 | N/A |
Delay-off headlamps | N/A | 3268 | 3269 | N/A | N/A | 3268 | 3269 | N/A |
Illuminated entry | N/A | 3273 | 3273 | N/A | N/A | 3273 | 3273 | N/A |
Remote keyless entry | N/A | 3274 | 3274 | N/A | N/A | 3274 | 3274 | N/A |
Panic alarm | N/A | 3280 | 3280 | N/A | N/A | 3280 | 3280 | N/A |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Mechanical Features
The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
Axle ratio | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Other Specs
In general, the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims | XLS Manual 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x2, Engine: | XLS Manual 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4, Engine: | XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4, Engine: |
Maximum towing capacity | 3000 | 5060 | 5060 | 5060 | 2820 | 4860 | 4860 | 4860 |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport competitors
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2003 Buick Rendezvous
- MSRP $25,795 - $28,895
- Engine:
- MPG: 19 / 26
- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- MSRP $26,895 - $35,545
- Engine:
- MPG: 16 / 22
- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Chevrolet Blazer
- MSRP $20,745 - $26,695
- Engine:
- MPG: 16 / 22
- Seating Capacity: 4
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2003 Dodge Durango
- MSRP $27,010 - $38,925
- Engine:
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2003 Honda Pilot
- MSRP $26,900 - $30,520
- Engine:
- MPG: 17 / 22
- Seating Capacity: 8
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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
- MSRP $17,549 - $24,999
- Engine:
- MPG: 20 / 27
- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- MSRP $26,480 - $38,495
- Engine:
- MPG: 16 / 21
- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Kia Sorento
- MSRP $19,995 - $24,700
- Engine:
- MPG: 15 / 20
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
- MSRP $22,907 - $32,887
- Engine:
- MPG: 18 / 22
- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Nissan Pathfinder
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- Engine:
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- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Nissan Xterra
- MSRP $17,999 - $27,999
- Engine:
- MPG: 19 / 24
- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Toyota 4Runner
- MSRP $27,055 - $36,780
- Engine:
- MPG: 18 / 21
- Seating Capacity: 5
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2003 Toyota Highlander
- MSRP $23,880 - $31,095
- Engine:
- MPG: 22 / 27
- Seating Capacity: 5
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Ford Explorer Sport specs
Best Tires | |
Wheel Offset | -25 - 10 mm |
Lug Nut Size | M12 x 1.5 |
Hub Bore Size | 70.5 mm |