Used 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Consumer Reviews
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low maintenance & reliable vehicle
capecodcuda, 09/01/2011
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS Rwd 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
02/2011 i took my 2003 ford explorer xls sport in on trade, for a street bike i had on craigslist. its my daily driver. i driven it all around florida, with friends. it's very comfortable driving. i have a 5 speed manual & would have to admit it is fun to drive too. the 4.0L v6 has great power. especially, going through the 3:73 rear end in my truck. maintenance has been very minimal. i am mechanically incline. so, i service my own vehicles. i inspect it daily & services as needed. when i first got the truck i had several minor things to repair. due to previous owners neglect. one common problem with these vehicles is the coolant thermostat housing unit a dealer item $80. i would recommend!
I kept this car
kc2portland, 07/31/2008
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLS Rwd 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the first automobile that I have kept for more than 3 or 4 years. It is very reliable. I get regular oil changes and scheduled maintainence and I have not had any problems with this vehicle. It does suck the gas a little, but since I don't have any mechanical problems, nor car payments, it doesn't seem reasonable to me to trade it in.
Great car so far
Dan from Denver, 10/02/2003
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT 4WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm a Ford fan, and still own a Bronco, Bronco II and just sold my Lincoln. Test drove Toyota and Honda - no comparison. Sport has power, good handling, tight construction, nimble steering, good extras. Dealer gave a great price. Don't need 4 dr anymore. I'm having fun with it. A little clunky to look at but so are all the other SUVs. Can tell mine from a mile away and that's a plus.
Give the Sport a look! Its good.
Sac State, 09/04/2002
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT Premium 4WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Although this vehicle takes a bad review from Edmunds, I found the vehicle comfortable, stable and fun to drive. In fact, I have owned three Sports all in seccession. The most recent had every option except the sunroof. I swapped the stock recall tires with Michelin MTX and one size larger. The 4x4 system had major limitations, not being able to run on dry, semi-wet pavement, i.e. rain. Overall, I would highly recommend this vehicle. It had good ride height, versatile interior and look rugged with its two door layout.
The seats and exterior are best points
PEP, 08/03/2003
2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT Rwd 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We drive the explorer back and forth from AZ to CA. Great comfortable front seats, usually gets just over 20 mpg. 4 doors are more convenient but I like the look and solid feel of the 2 door. I get lots of compliments on the metallic red color.
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