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2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L 4DR 4X4

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4

$28,510 MSRP
4.0l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.8 sec

0-60 mph

17 sec

@ 82 mph

Horsepower • Torque
210 hp

Power

254 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,374 lbs

4x4

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Ford

Model:

Explorer

Trim:

XLS 4.0L 4DR 4X4

Style:

XLS 4.0L 4dr 4x4

Base Price:

$28,510

Drive:

4x4

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,374 lbs

Length:

189.5 in.

Width:

72.1 in.

Height:

71.4 in.

Wheelbase:

113.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.41

MPG:

15 city / 21 hwy

Fuel:

22.5 gal. / 405 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

210 hp @ 5,100 rpm

Torque:

254 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

Engine:

4.0l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

4 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.70 to 1

Valves:

12

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,900 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):

8.77 sec

0-60 mph:

9.17 sec

0-100 mph:

30.36 sec

Top Speed:

120 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.95 sec @ 64.2 mph

¼ mile:

16.99 sec @ 82.2 mph

½ mile:

26.9 sec @ 96.5 mph

1 mile:

44.14 sec @ 110.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/70SR16

Rear Tires:

P235/70SR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.55

Gear Ratios

1: 3.22

2: 2.32

3: 1.55

4: 1

5: 0.71

R: 3.07

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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