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2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS Automatic 2DR 4X4

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4

$25,565 MSRP
4.0l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.1 sec

0-60 mph

17 sec

@ 84 mph

Horsepower • Torque
208 hp

Power

245 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,027 lbs

4x4

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer Sport

Trim:

XLS Automatic 2DR 4X4

Style:

XLS Automatic 2dr 4x4

Base Price:

$25,565

Drive:

4x4

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,027 lbs

Length:

180.4 in.

Width:

70.2 in.

Height:

68.3 in.

Wheelbase:

101.8 in.

MPG:

15 city / 20 hwy

Fuel:

16.8 gal. / 302 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

208 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque:

245 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

Engine:

4.0l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

4 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.70 to 1

Valves:

12

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

9.09 sec

0-60 mph:

9.5 sec

0-100 mph:

28.37 sec

Top Speed:

124 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.07 sec @ 67.2 mph

¼ mile:

16.99 sec @ 83.5 mph

½ mile:

26.78 sec @ 98.3 mph

1 mile:

43.59 sec @ 113.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/70SR16

Rear Tires:

P235/70SR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.73

Gear Ratios

1: 2.48

2: 1.86

3: 1.47

4: 1

5: 0.75

R: 2.11

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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