2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Specifications

    POWERTRAIN

    2003 Specifications
    Body Style
      4-Door SUV
    Powertrain/Chassis
    EPA Class SUV
    Drivetrain Layout Rear- or four-wheel drive
    Engine Type 4.0L V-6, iron block
    and aluminum heads
    Valvetrain SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
    Bore/Stroke (in/mm) 3.95 x 3.32 / 100.33 x 84.33
    Displacement (cu in/cc) 245/4015
    Compression Ratio 9.7:1
    Horsepower @ rpm 210 @ 5200
    Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm 240 @ 3000
    Redline 6000
    Recommended Fuel 87 octane (minimum)
    Fuel System Sequential multi-port

    electronic fuel injection
    (SEFI)
    Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) 5
    Coolant Capacity (quarts) 14
    Transmission 5-speed manual overdrive
    5-speed automatic overdrive
    Final Drive Ratio 3.73:1 standard
    4.10:1 optional
    Gear Ratios Manual Automatic
    1st 3.40:1 2.48:1
    2nd 2.05:1 1.86:1
    3rd 1.31:1 1.47:2
    4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
    5th 0.79:1 0.75:1
    Reverse 3.40:1 2.11:1
    Suspension
    Front (4×2 / 4×4) Independent SLA,

    torsion bars, gas
    shocks and stabilizer bars
    Rear (4×2 / 4×4) Leaf springs, gas shocks
    and stabilizer bars
    Steering Type Power rack-and-pinion
    Ratio (Overall) 17.5:1
    Turns lock-to-lock 3.3
    Turning Circle,
    Curb-to-Curb
    (ft)
    43.1
    Brakes (system type) Front and rear disc with ABS
    Front 12 x 1 in, vented disc
    Rear 12 x 0.5 in, disc
    Total Swept Area (f/r)
    (sq in)
    222.5 / 188.0
    Wheels and Tires
    Wheels 16×7-in 3-spoke argent steel,
    16×7-in 5-spoke aluminum
    “Eyebrow”, 16×7-in bright cast
    aluminum, 16×7-in 5-spoke
    aluminum “Thumbprint,”
    steel spare
    Tires P235 70R16 A/S BSW,

    P235 70R16 A/S OWL,
    P255 70R16 A/T OWL
    Number of Lug Nuts 5
    Consumer Info
    Assembly Plant Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Basic Warranty 3-year/36,000-mile
    bumper-to-bumper
    Roadside Assist 3 years/36,000 miles
    Air Bags Driver and front

    passenger
    DIMENSIONS

    EXTERIOR
    Wheelbase 125.9
    Track f/r 58.5 / 58.3
    Overall Length 205.9
    Overall Width 71.8
    Width Between Wheelwells 41.2
    Overall Height (4×2/4×4) 70.5 / 70.4
    Frontal Area (sq ft) 28.2
    Coefficient of drag 0.43
    Ground clearance 6.7
    Front overhang 34.6
    Rear overhang 45.4
    Angle of approach (4×2/4×4) 26.7
    Ramp breakover angle (4×2/4×4) 22.3
    Departure angle
    (rear bumper) (4×2/4×4)
    23.1
    Interior Dimensions
    Headroom
    1st row 39.4
    2nd row 38.7
    Shoulder room
    1st row 56.3
    2nd row 56.9
    Hip room
    1st row 53.0
    2nd row 52.7
    Maximum legroom
    1st row 42.4
    2nd row 37.8
    Fuel tank size (gallons) 22.5
    Base Curb Weight (POUNDS)
    Engine/Transmission
    4.0L/manual 4×2 XLS 4139
    4.0L/manual 4×4 XLS 4352
    4.0L/auto 4×2 XLT 4128
    4.0L/auto 4×4 XLT 4342
    Towing Class Rating Class II standard,
    Class III w/weight
    distr. hitch
    MAXIMUM Payload Capacity (POUNDS)
    Manual transmission
    4×2 XLS 1500
    4×4 XLS 1480
    Automatic transmission
    4×2 XLT 1560
    4×4 XLT 1520
    Maximum Towing Capacity (POUNDS)
    Engine
    4.0L/manual 4×2 XLS 2740
    4.0L/manual 4×4 XLS 2520
    4.0L/auto 4×2 XLT 5300
    4.0L/auto 4×4 XLT 5080
    GCWR
    Manual 7000
    Automatic 9600
    FRONT GAWR
    4×2 2710
    4×4 2900
    REAR GAWR
    4×2 & 4×4 3200
    GVWR
    4×2 5660
    4×4 5840

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