Compare 2003 Ford Explorer Sport - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,545 | $22,845 | $29,145 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,500 | $20,675 | $26,376 |
| Destination | $645 | $650 | $650 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Manual Vented | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Travel Note |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench | 65-35 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 Performance |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power | Manual | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | PASSLock II | PASSLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Theftlock | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Black |
| Grille Trim | With Body-colored Bar | Body-colored | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Tailgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Flip-up | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Manual | Dual Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P235/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.3L V-6 | 4.2L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Flexible | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Partial Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Comfort |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein |
| Front Springs | Torsion Bar | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein | Bilstein |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.42 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.4 " | 177.3 " | 191.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.2 " | 67.8 " | 74.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.4 " | 65.2 " | 74.5 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.3L V-6 | 4.2L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 208 @ 5,000 Rpm | 190 @ 4,400 Rpm | 275 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 245 @ 3,000 Rpm | 250 @ 2,800 Rpm | 275 @ 3,600 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 8.6 Seconds | 6.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 16.2 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 87 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 59 Mph | 56 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.95/3.32 " | 4.00/3.48 " | 3.66/4.02 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,828 Lbs. | 3,712 Lbs. | 4,616 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,820 Lbs. | 4,450 Lbs. | 5,750 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,250 Lbs. | 2,950 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,600 Lbs. | 3,400 Lbs. |
| Payload | 940 Lbs. | 838 Lbs. | 1,134 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 5,060 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. | 6,200 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 6,500 Lbs. | 11,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 " | 100.5 " | 113.0 " |
| Front Track | 58.5 " | 55.0 " | 63.1 " |
| Rear Track | 58.5 " | 54.6 " | 62.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.3 '' | 17.4 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.4 " | 8.0 " |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 42.4 " | 44.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 " | 35.6 " | 37.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.4 " | 39.6 " | 40.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.1 " | 38.2 " | 39.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.9 " | 52.1 " | 55.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 43.6 " | 40.5 " | 58.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | 57.7 " | 58.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.9 " | 55.6 " | 58.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 35.5 Cu.ft. | 29.8 Cu.ft. | 41.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 71.4 Cu.ft. | 60.6 Cu.ft. | 80.1 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.8 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. | 22.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 3 | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
