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2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT Automatic Premium 2DR 4X4

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

$28,760 MSRP
4.0L V-6 SOHC
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.8 sec

0-60 mph

16.6 sec

@ 82 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:

XLT Automatic Premium 2DR 4X4

Style:

XLT Automatic Premium 2dr 4x4

Base Price:

$28,760

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.

Drag Coefficient:

0.4

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):

8.78 sec

0-60 mph:

9.11 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

29.02 sec

0-100 mph:

29.35 sec

Top Speed:

122 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.61 sec @ 66.0 mph

¼ mile:

16.61 sec @ 82.1 mph

½ mile:

26.49 sec @ 97.0 mph

1 mile:

43.62 sec @ 111.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/70SR16

Rear Tires:

P255/70SR16

Tire Compound:

Owl All-terrains

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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2001 Base 2DR 4X2

205 hp · $21,035

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