2003
Explorer Sport 2dr
The
following information is subject to change without notice. Contact dealer
to verify.
What's New
Model/Series Availability
- Explorer Sport is well-equipped, including 4.OL SOHC V-6 engine,
power windows/locks, cast aluminum wheels (late availability) and
single CD audio system
- Explorer Sport XLT adds aluminum wheels, power mirrors, Dual-media
(CD/cassette) Audio System and the popular Convenience Group as
standard equipment.
- Targeted Product Offering Format continues with 8 arrays and 144
combinations
Exterior Changes
- Color Added:
- Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic
- Color Deleted:
- Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Changes
- Updated front safety belt pretensioners
- Addition of 2 coat hooks in cargo area
- 50/50 fold-flat rear bench seats with 4-way adjustable head
restraints
- Seating changes:
- Standard cloth low back bucket seats with 2-way adjustable
head restraint
- Driver and passenger power lumbar support (Comfort Group and
Leather Seating Surfaces)
- Driver and passenger heated seats (Leather Seating Surfaces)
- Front assist handles
2003
Explorer Sport 2dr
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following information is subject to change without notice. Contact dealer
to verify.
Key Features
Explorer Sport is the sporty, fun, confident SUV. It's the only
2-door, 4-passenger SUV available in the Ford Outfitters family. It is
the market leader in the compact 2-door SUV segment.
Performance/Handling
- 203-horsepower 4.0L SOHC V-6 engine with 5-speed manual overdrive
and automatic overdrive transmissions
- 5000-lb. maximum towing capacity (4x2 automatic)
- Available 16-inch 5-spoke cast aluminum wheel; 16-inch bright cast
aluminum wheel
- Available 16-inch P235/70R16 OWL and BSW all-season tires;
P255/70R16 OWL all-terrain tires
- On-board refueling vapor recovery system
- Select Drive Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 System
- Independent Short- and Long-Arm (SLA) front suspension
Safety/Security
- Standard four-wheel disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Power locks, mirrors and one-touch down driver's side window
- SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system
Comfort/Convenience
- Standard manual air conditioning
- Rear 50/50 fold flat bench seat with 4-way adjustable head
restraints
- Standard AM/FM stereo/single-disc CD player (XLS)
- Standard AM/FM stereo/cassette/single CD player (XLT)
- Optional AM/FM stereo 6-disc in-dash CD player with Pioneer™
Sound System
- Removable soft pack storage bag center floor console
- Available Autolamp and electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Available heated front seats with power lumbar adjusters
Design/Styling
- Athletic, sporty styling (interior and exterior)
- White-faced instrumentation
- 16-inch bright cast aluminum wheels with titanium painted pockets
- Warm Steel colored interior accents
- Stiffened frame
- 16-inch 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels with argent painted pockets
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2003
Explorer Sport 2dr
The
following information is subject to change without notice. Contact dealer
to verify.
Powertrain
Combinations
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Powertrain
(Engine/Transmission)
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Horsepower
(SAE net @ rpm)
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Torque
(lb.-ft @ rpm)
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4.0L SOHC V-6
5-Speed Manual Overdrive
5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
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203@5250
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237@3000
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2003
Explorer Sport 2dr
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following information is subject to change without notice. Contact dealer
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Engines
4.0L SOHC 12V V-6 (Explorer 4-Door, Sport and Sport Trac)
The 4.0L SOHC 12V V-6 is available on Explorer 4-Door, Sport and Sport Trac
models.
Major features and benefits:
- The SOHC V-6 features one camshaft in each cylinder head (at the top of
each cylinder bank), eliminating the need for pushrods
- The SOHC design provides a significant level of valve control
- Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection precisely monitors the
fuel delivered to each intake port for efficient operation
- A tuned variable-induction system, in which a vacuum-actuated valve varies
the effective length of the air-intake tracts by separating or combining the
two halves of a split-intake manifold plenum. At lower rpm, the closed valve
separates the intake pulses from each bank of the engine up to the throttle
body, providing a longer effective tract length for better low-speed torque.
At higher rpm, the valve opens, allowing the intake pulses from all
cylinders to combine in the plenum and optimizing high-speed power
| Specifications |
| Type |
6-Cylinder, 60° V, Single Overhead Cam, 12V |
| Engine Electronics |
EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with
Integrated EDIS |
| Displacement |
4.0L (245 CID) |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) |
210 @ 5100 (Explorer 4-Door)
203 @ 5250 (Explorer Sport)
210 @ 5200 (Explorer Sport Trac) |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
254 @ 3700 (Explorer 4-Door)
237 @ 3000 (Explorer Sport)
240 @ 3000 (Explorer Sport Trac) |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
| Bore and Stroke (in.) |
3.95 x 3.32 |
| Main Bearings |
4 |
| Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster |
| Fuel Delivery |
Sequential Multi-port Electronic |
| Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
2003
Explorer Sport 2dr
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following information is subject to change without notice. Contact dealer
to verify.
Transmissions
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic overdrive
transmission (5R55E)(1)
This electronically controlled 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission
(5R55E), which contributes to excellent performance, excellent fuel economy and
quiet operation, is available on Explorer 4-Door, Explorer Sport and Explorer
Sport Trac.
Features and benefits:
- Uses "swap-shift" technology
- The second gear's precise gear ratios improve the vehicle's ability to
accelerate, climb hills, tow and operate off-road
- When combined with the 4.0L SOHC V-6, this 5-speed automatic transmission
gives the Explorer a 10,000-lb. GCWR
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Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission (if equipped) - your
automatic transmission electronically controls the shift feel by using
an adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to increase
durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the
vehicle. It is normal for a new transmission to shift firmly. This
operation is considered normal and will not affect function durability
of the transmission. Once the vehicle is at operating temperature it may
take several shifts at the same operating condition for the transmission
to properly adapt. Over time the adaptive learning process will fully
update transmission operation. The more varied the driving habits, speed
and torque, the longer it may take to adapt but the more complete the
process will be.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel.
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5-speed manual overdrive transmission (R1HD)
This 5-speed manual overdrive transmission is standard on Explorer Sport and
Explorer Sport Trac.
- A synchronizer in each gear acts as a clutch, speeding up or slowing down
the selected gear to match the speed of the previous gear for smooth
shifting
- First four gears provide optimum performance
- An overdrive fifth gear reduces engine rpm at highway speeds for improved
fuel economy and quiet highway performance