Used 2003 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Old Faithful
tykesmom2007, Orangeburg, SC, 03/04/2014
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2003 Explorer XLT for 11 years now, and have had no problems whatsoever. Although "Old Faithful" is now a "second car" (I bought a 2014 Escape SE for my 100 mile commute to work), it still tows boats, hauls canoes, transports the dogs, and is our favorite vehicle for camping trips. I've never had any trouble with this SUV, and plan to drive it 'til it drops - maybe in another 300,000 miles or so!
Rear Differential Problems
Grey goose, 01/17/2007
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle as far as the looks and feel goes. However, the 2002-2004 Explorers have a reputation for having to have the rear slip differential replaced/repaired multiple times. The manufacturer is absolutely no help and denies that this problem exists.
2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6, Great SUV
smithhh9156, Rocky Mount, NC, 09/24/2013
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We have a 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 v6 2wd with 113k. Love it! We have had 0 problems with it besides the oil temp gauge going out. Has leather that's in nice condition, only tear is on driver side and probably one inch long, but really thin. On the side of the seat... We have 3rd row also.
Not worth the money!
michelle n, 03/28/2009
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle three years ago, with only 30,000 miles. I had to replace the brakes/rotors all around, shortly after purchasing, all four wheel July, and I just found out that I needed all of these items replaced again. This thing had 17" wheels, and I had to replace them every 10 months. The transmission had a whine in it, there was a clicking noise and a really loud roaring sound in the front, drivers side. The cruise control didn't work. It would frequently take spells of not starting. It would grind really fast, like it had been flooded, and I would just have to sit and wait for it to start. It was quite roomy, but it was hard on gas and tires, and very expensive to fix.
PLEASE DON'T DO IT
kararnmi, North Charleston, SC, 02/04/2012
Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I just took my Ford to the dealership, it has only cost me about $2500 in problems up until now, the quote for repairs of things like rear differential, transfer case, ect $6238!! They must be out of their minds. So for $38000 new the truck lasted to 135,000 miles. Disgusting. I will NEVER buy a Ford again. I went back to Chevy and maybe just buy a Honda or Toyota next time. My friend just turned in her Camry with 400,000 miles on it and STILL running. Have you ever heard anyone say that will a Ford or Chevy without replacing the motor or trans? No.
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