2003 Ford Explorer Sport Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport covers the 2-door sport utility with the 4.0L V6, a single overhead-cam, naturally aspirated gasoline engine, in three trims: Base, XLS and XLT. The engine sections carry procedures, specifications and torque values for the 4.0L, and the transmission, driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, body and electrical systems are covered with wiring diagrams and diagnostics, so the two-door truck in any of its three trims is fully served.

Engines covered

• 4.0L V6 (245 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• XLS
• XLT

Known issues on the 2003 Explorer Sport. One recall is on federal record, and it concerns replacement corner lamps, turn signals and headlights sold for the truck rather than a factory part; without amber side reflectors the vehicle was poorly lit and harder for other drivers to see. Owners have filed 1,313 complaints with NHTSA; structure accounts for 349, the power train for 318 and engine and engine cooling for 83. Body structure, transmission diagnostics and engine cooling procedures, with specifications and torque values, are the parts of the manual that speak to those complaints.