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3.63 out of 5 stars

Loved the first, hate the second

So-So, 01/09/2004
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT Rwd 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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On my second Sport, after enjoying number one, traded for number two. Sorry I did, quality is low, air conditioner has an inherent buzz and the attention to detail is at an all time low. Ford is really tying to save money so dealers are trying to keep warranty claims to a minimum. Squeak, rattles and rolls, it's a Ford.

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5 out of 5 stars

explorer sport

djmg513, 01/11/2004
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS 4WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

good truck, not very practicle if getting into the back seat, but thats why you drive it. Not a big deal if u have to go into the back though...

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3.38 out of 5 stars

defect

David P Brown, 12/31/2002
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT Premium Rwd 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

air comes in from front speakers... in the winter it's bad.... Ford will do nothing to correct problem.... just walked away... it's just to bad.... Dealer spent a lot of time but can't fix... It's a design problem.... I have owned Ford's for 25 years NO MORE...

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3.63 out of 5 stars

a little touch up work

blondi, 08/04/2003
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT Rwd 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have only had this vehicle for 4 months, so far no problems mechanically. The driver side seat rubs against the center console and squeeks, and the pink stuffing inside is already coming out on the carpet below. The passenger side seat is already tearing on the corner, and this is barely ever used.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great value for the price

fordguy80, 08/18/2003
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS Rwd 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is a very roomy SUV. I purchased the 5 speed model and am very impressed with the pick-up power it has off the line and passing power on the highway.The feul economy is not everything i would like it to be, but this also isnt a small vehicle. The design is very sporty and i get compliments on its appearance all the time. Overall im very happy with ford on this one.

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