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2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS Manual 2DR 4X2

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

$21,870 MSRP
4.0L V-6 SOHC
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.4 sec

0-60 mph

15.8 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
203 hp

Power

237 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,828 lbs

4x2

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer Sport

Trim:

XLS Manual 2DR 4X2

Style:

XLS Manual 2dr 4x2

Base Price:

$21,870

Drive:

4x2

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,828 lbs

Length:

180.4 in.

Width:

70.2 in.

Height:

68.4 in.

Wheelbase:

101.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.35

MPG:

17 city / 22 hwy

Fuel:

16.8 gal. / 336 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 5,250 rpm

Torque:

237 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:

6,050 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):

7.4 sec

0-60 mph:

7.84 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

21.05 sec

0-100 mph:

21.49 sec

60-130 mph:

55.71 sec

Top Speed:

132 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.12 sec @ 68.3 mph

¼ mile:

15.83 sec @ 86.9 mph

½ mile:

25.01 sec @ 104.9 mph

1 mile:

40.73 sec @ 121.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/70SR16

Rear Tires:

P235/70SR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.73

Gear Ratios

1: 3.4

2: 2.05

3: 1.31

4: 1

5: 0.79

R: 3.4

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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2001 Base 2DR 4X2

205 hp · $21,035

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