Used 2003 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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couldn't believe
Cynic, 03/16/2010
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
couldn't believe that I would love an American built car/truck so much. no major issues, owned for 6 yrs. rides good (knock on wood), handles good, reliable (again knock on wood - don't want to jinx myself). :-)
Lemon SUV
Cosmos, 07/13/2008
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This SUV was purchased used. It has had an unusually high maintenance cost. The most expensive costs have been associated with the rear end humming that exists on 2002 to 2005 models. I am on the 4th rear end and the problem still exists. My local Ford dealership has given up and told me to live with the noise. The front wheel bearings failed, the universal joints failed, a back window motor failed, the main light switch failed, there was a problem with the emergency brakes, and I can not turn off the head lights! This vehicle has less than 70K miles.
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Tailgate Recall
Bob, 03/19/2010
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
They need to recall the tailgate on this model for design defects relating to the crack at the emblem. Dealer says no. If not a design defect, why the design before and after this year include only the glass that would lift. Nearly every vehicle of this type has the crack at the emblem located on the tailgate. Can be fixed to the tune of nearly $800 at my cost.
FORD fan for life! :)
Karen, 04/01/2010
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car [used] five years ago with 22,000+ miles on it. It has served us perfectly well in all of this time until its untimely demise in an auto accident a few days ago. I walked away from the accident with not one scratch. With an impact of more than 45 MPH, it could have been much, much worse. "Built FORD tough..." Yes INDEED! In addition to the car itself, the fact that Ford did not take any of the government stimulus money keeps me faithful to such a sturdy and independent organization. Sure, nobody's perfect, but FORD is perfect for me! I am in the market for a new car and am searching far and wide for another FORD to call my own! :)
Avg. at Best
Bradley J., 07/03/2003
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is average at best. I was much happier with my 2001 Expedition. Fit and Finish are marginal. I've had it back to the dealer several times to fix outside trim and interior flaws. Mileage is poor(14-15 Mpg avg.)and the transmission shifts very rough. It clunks when shifting into "D" Drive and between 2nd and 3rd gear. Dealer says this is normal, but I don't buy it. It seems like other consumers are experiencing the same symptoms. After this SUV I will go back to Japanese Mfg. for good. They are consistantly better quality, perform better, and hold their value much better. Sorry Ford.