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2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS Manual 2DR 4X4

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

$24,890 MSRP
4.0l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.2 sec

0-60 mph

16.4 sec

@ 82 mph

Horsepower • Torque
203 hp

Power

237 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 Manual 2DR 4X4

Style:

XLS Manual 2dr 4x4

Base Price:

$24,890

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 / 19 hwy

Fuel:

16.8 gal. / 286 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):

8.16 sec

0-60 mph:

8.52 sec

0-100 mph:

26 sec

Top Speed:

123 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.44 sec @ 67.3 mph

¼ mile:

16.43 sec @ 82.2 mph

½ mile:

26.15 sec @ 100.4 mph

1 mile:

42.9 sec @ 112.6 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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