2003 Ford Explorer XLS 5MT 4WD
The 2003 Ford Explorer XLS 5MT 4WD is a 210-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $29,155 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 210 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 254 lb-ft of torque at 3700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Explorer measures 189.5 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,155 ($51,497 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L SOHC V6 |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Multiport Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-time four-wheel drive (Control Trac) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/long-arm independent front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Independent rear suspension |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in |
| Height | 71.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 31° |
| Departure Angle | 23.6° |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars