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Used 2003 Ford Explorer

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2003 Ford Explorer
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2003 Highlights

For the 2003 Ford Explorer, sport versions of the XLS and XLT debut, along with a new trim level called NBX (No Boundaries Experience). The NBX includes special exterior trim, unique 17-inch alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, a Yakima roof rack, rubber floormats and a cargo area liner. All-wheel drive is newly available on all but the NBX model. XLS models come standard with an automatic transmission and a CD player for 2003, while XLT models get a chrome grille and metallic interior accents. Eddie Bauer models have satin-finish 17-inch wheels this year. Limited models get upgrades such as chromed exterior trim, chrome wheels, a leather-upholstered center console cover and new woodgrain interior trim. A tire-pressure monitoring system is available on Limited models. An Off-Road Package including underbody skid plates, suspension upgrades, front tow hooks and unique wheels debuts. Finally, a rear seat DVD-based entertainment system will be available later in the year.

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Pros

  • Independent rear suspension, comfortable seating for up to seven, strong powertrains, foolproof Control Trac 4WD, available rollover protection system, optional stability control system, DVD-based entertainment system.

Cons

  • Low-grade interior materials, quirky ergonomics.
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Used 2003 Ford Explorer for Sale

Ford Explorer 2003 XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Oxford White Clearcoat Graphite115,905 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLS
List:$4,997
Est.Loan: $102/mo
Malloy Ford(1)
38.4 mi away
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Dealer Notes

Recent Arrival! **Clean Carfax**, **V6**, ***AWD***, **4X4 4WD**. Odometer is 37275 miles below market average! 2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L V6 SOHC Flex Fuel 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 4WD 4D Sport Utility Oxford White Clearcoat Clean CARFAX. The Valley's BEST car deals are right here in Winchester!! Contact Malloy Ford Internet Sales at 540-667-4434 or email internetmalloyford@dealer-care.com.

Ford Explorer 2003 Limited AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A) Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic 118,895 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerLimited
List:$5,495
Est.Loan: $113/mo
Dudley's of Winchester
38.5 mi away
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Ford Explorer 2003 XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) 0
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLS
List:$1,995
Est.Loan: $41/mo
A-1 Auto Sales(7)
38.6 mi away
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Black Clearcoat Medium Parchment193,196 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLT Sport
List:$3,495
Est.Loan: $72/mo
Mazari Motors
53.9 mi away
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Black Clearcoat Medium Parchment125,296 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLT Sport
List:$3,995
Est.Loan: $82/mo
Universal Auto Sales
62.1 mi away
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Dealer Notes

2004 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 AUTOMATIC  125K MILES V6 4.0 LITER POWER WINDOWS POWER DOOR LOCKS POWER STEERING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEATHER INTERIOR 3RD ROW SEATING~~~~~~~~~~~~~~90 DAY POWER TRAIN WARRANTY INCLUDED~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Universal Auto Sales online at www.universalautosales.net to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 703-901-1880 today to schedule your test drive.

Oxford White Clearcoat 190,000 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$4,995
Est.Loan: $102/mo
Jones Junction Used Cars(2)
67.6 mi away
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Dealer Notes

2003 Ford Explorer White 4D Sport Utility 4WD 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 14/19mpg Jones Junction is proud to announce that 2018 marks their 101st consecutive year as a family-run automotive business serving the Harford County and surrounding Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware communities. The Jones family believes their success lies in focU dedication to hard work and integrity. Their goal is not simply to sell a car; it is to create a lifelong partnership with their customers. All prices plus Taxes, Tags, and $300 Dealer Processing fee, not required by law, Feel free to visit us at WWW.JONESJUNCTION.COM, or come by today at 1713 Harford Rd Fallston, MD. 21047.

Black Clearcoat 163,798 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLT
List:$3,058
Est.Loan: $63/mo
Jones Junction Hyundai(1)
67.6 mi away
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149,288 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerNBX
List:$4,999
Est.Loan: $102/mo
Bareford Buick GMC
83.7 mi away
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116,912 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerLimited
List:$4,598
Est.Loan: $94/mo
Mechanicsville Auto Sales
99 mi away
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Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic 182,599 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLT
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King Volkswagen(7)
16.8 mi away
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130,498 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLS
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Thomassen Family Automotive Center
26.8 mi away
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122,054 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerLimited
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Koons Kia of Woodbridge(2)
29.4 mi away
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Oxford White Clearcoat 137,266 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLT
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Ritchie Auto Sales
48.8 mi away
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199,188 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerXLS
List:Not Listed
Hondru Ford of Manheim
97.3 mi away
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True Blue Clearcoat Metallic 151,424 miles
Used 2003Ford ExplorerEddie Bauer
List:$5,995
Est.Loan: $123/mo
Jones Junction Hyundai(1)
67.6 mi away
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Features & Specs

XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLS AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLS Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLS Sport AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Limited AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)NBX 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)Limited AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)NBX 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)NBX Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)NBX Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4/5
    Passenger5/5

  • Side Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated

  • Side Barrier Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver5/5
    Passenger5/5

  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated

  • Rollover

    Rollover2/5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    Not Tested
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    Not Tested
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    G
    Good

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Still loving my 2003 Explorer at 188,000 miles
This has been a very reliable vehicle for my family. It is my daily runner back-and-forth to work (22 miles each way), as well as our long distance driver (frequent trips out-of-state). With almost 200K miles, I thought maybe I'd start having problems, but so far I've had to put very little into it. I bought it at 100K miles and since then have had issues with electronic things like the security alarm would go off when the doors were locked and after trips to local dealerships with no answers, out local repair guy disconnected two sensors in the doors. The lights don't come on now when you open those doors, but it also fixed the issue with the alarm going off for no reason. Other fixes have included a new starter just a few miles ago, but mostly I've only ever had wear and tear things need replaced like brakes and rotors. I have a third row seat that isn't used often, but when we do haul other family and friends with us, I love that extra seating. The storage is fantastic and the front seats have plenty of leg room. The back seat isn't as roomy as my daughter would prefer, but she travels well back there. I average 16-18 miles per gallon between high way and city driving. I am struggling with how long to keep this great vehicle. I paid $7500 for it in 2009 and the KBB value is currently $3600. It has very little rust (although a problem of this year Explorer is the back hatch cracking under the glass). It did have one crack when I bought it and now it has two. I really do love this trust worthy vehicle!
Old Faithful
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!
Second Owner of a 2003
I bought my Explorer from the same dealership that sold it to the original owner, and that owner had followed the service schedule to the letter (as shown in the Carfax report). It had 101,000 miles on it when I bought it in 2013, it's got 118,000 miles now. I don't much like trucks, being a sports car kind of driver, but I really like the Explorer (which btw handles WAY better than you'd expect, due no doubt to the IRS. I have emulated the first owner's habit of maintaining the snot out of it: new brakes/rotors, transmission flush and fill, cooling system the same (differentials and transfer case next). I am quite happy with my Explorer.
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Used 2003 Ford Explorer Overview

The Used 2003 Ford Explorer is offered in the following submodels: . Available styles include XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLS AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLS Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLS Sport AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), XLT Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Limited AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), NBX 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), Limited AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), NBX 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), NBX Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A), NBX Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A), and Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A).

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Save up to $151 on one of 10 Used 2003 Ford Explorer for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, VA with prices as low as $1,995 as of 07/20/2018, based on data from dealers and consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from 1.5 to 5 out of 5 stars.

Price comparisons for Used 2003 Ford Explorer trim styles:

  • The Used 2003 Ford Explorer Limited is priced between $4,598 and $5,495 with odometer readings between 116912 and 118895 miles.
  • The Used 2003 Ford Explorer XLS is priced between $1,995 and $4,997 with odometer readings between 0 and 115905 miles.
  • The Used 2003 Ford Explorer XLT is priced between $3,058 and $4,995 with odometer readings between 163798 and 190000 miles.
  • The Used 2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport is priced between $3,495 and $3,995 with odometer readings between 125296 and 193196 miles.
  • The Used 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is priced between $5,995 and $5,995 with odometer readings between 151424 and 151424 miles.
  • The Used 2003 Ford Explorer NBX is priced between $4,999 and $4,999 with odometer readings between 149288 and 149288 miles.

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