2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD
The 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD is a SUV. It has a 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine producing 210 hp (157 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 109 mph (175 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT 4WD
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed August 18, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Explorer Sport 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2003 | Version / Trim | Ford 2003 Explorer Sport 4WD |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Toreador Red Metallic, Bright Red, True Blue Metallic, Arizona Beige Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 4,000 cc |
| Power | 210 hp / 157 kW | Torque | 280 Nm / 207 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.5 sec | Top Speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 14 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,887 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,950 kg (4,299 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2003 SUVS
Compared with other 2003 SUVs in our database, its 210 hp is close to the average for a 2003 SUV (207 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.6 seconds quicker than average, and it is 10% heavier than the typical SUV.
| 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD | Average 2003 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 210 hp | 207 hp (62 cars) | +1% |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 247 Nm (62 cars) | +13% |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s | 9.1 s (56 cars) | -6% |
| Top speed | 109 mph | 112 mph (56 cars) | -3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,950 kg | 1,768 kg (69 cars) | +10% |
| Engine size | 4,000 cc | 3,172 cc (68 cars) | +26% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2003 SUVs with similar power to the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4WD | 210 hp | 8.5 s | 1,950 kg |
| 2003 Isuzu Axiom 2WD | 215 hp | 8.5 s | 1,770 kg |
| 2003 Mazda Tribute 2WD | 203 hp | 9.5 s | 1,495 kg |
| 2003 Audi Allroad quattro | 220 hp | — | 1,285 kg |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 200 hp | 11.0 s | 2,245 kg |