2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS (4WD)
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Photo: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Front Right, 04-17-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: '01 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (PH) (front) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: '01 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (PH) (rear) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT in Redfire Metallic, rear left, 11-05-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (2001–2005); trim, color, and model year may differ.
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- Photo: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Front Right, 04-17-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '01 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (PH) (front) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '01 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (PH) (rear) by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT in Redfire Metallic, rear left, 11-05-2023 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS (4WD) is a 210-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $26,025 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Explorer Sport Trac measures 205.9 inches long on a 125.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,352 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,025 ($45,968 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L Cologne SOHC V6 |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12 valves |
| Injection Type | Sequential MPFI, Flex-Fuel (FFV) capable -- regular unleaded or E85 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD (ControlTrac) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (M5OD) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" |
| Tires Front | P235/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P235/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 205.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in |
| Height | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,352 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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