What is the Ford Explorer Sport?
The Explorer Sport was Ford’s two-door version of its Explorer SUV. Its shorter body gave it a more compact shape while retaining the upright look of a truck-based SUV. The Explorer range grew out of the Ranger-based Bronco II, and the Sport continued as a two-door model alongside the larger Explorer.
Generation and engine
The Explorer Sport belongs to the Explorer’s second generation, which ran from 1995 to 2003. In 2001, Ford refreshed the two-door Sport with revised, more rugged styling. When the four-door Explorer was redesigned for 2002, the Sport stayed with the earlier design until its run ended.
The listed engine was a 4.0-litre V6. US versions used petrol or flex-fuel E85; Canadian versions used petrol.
How economical is the Ford Explorer Sport?
The best combined EPA rating in the United States is 18 mpg, with lowest listed consumption of 13.1 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed consumption is 15.1 L/100 km on the NRCan five-cycle test. The procedures differ: Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, the United States uses EPA, and Canada uses a five-cycle test.
Where was the Explorer Sport sold?
The Explorer Sport was sold in the United States and Canada from 2001 to 2003.
Questions and answers
Was the Explorer Sport a two-door SUV?
Yes. It was Ford’s two-door Explorer model.
What engine did the Explorer Sport use?
The listed engine was a 4.0-litre V6. US versions used petrol or E85, while Canadian versions used petrol.
What is its best EPA combined rating?
Its best combined US EPA rating is 18 mpg.
Which markets was the Explorer Sport sold in?
The United States and Canada, from 2001 to 2003.