Used 2003 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
Used Explorer for sale
danny
ddanny, 09/15/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
this car has been in the dealer since l bought it i did not get to drive it for 1week the car does not start in the morning and this car has alot of body role you feel you are going to flip when you take a turn at 20 i am going to buy the chevy tahoe because it has better ride. that will be the last time i will buy a ford
Ford lost another customer
bgdbooboo, 06/06/2010
2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this SUV with 60.000 miles on it. Within 1 year the rear differential died, ac compressor, transmission rebuilt, wheel bearings, ball joints, brakes on all 4 corners. Multiple other maint items. All that said the transmission is shot again and the rear is whining and chattering again. I'm a single parent of two. One of which is handicapped. I cannot afford any of these repairs anymore and will never buy another explorer.
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Transmission Problems
Dee, 07/14/2010
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle within a 2 years of owning this SUV I have replaced transmission twice. Buyer beware.
2003 V8 Explorer Limited
Scott Thomas, 03/17/2003
2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This Limited is very comfortable, performs well, rides smooth, and hadles the New England winter supurbly!
Quality is NOT job 1
RK in PA, 11/25/2005
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Eddie Bauer 4.6L Explorer new and have been the vehicle's only owner. The engine is powerful. The vehicle is roomy, comfortable and stylish. However, reliability has been horrible. The 4X4 and transmission especially have been consistent problems. Ford has been unresponsive. Ford replaced the 4X4 transfer case to correct a defect, but only after being directed to do so by an arbitration board. The differential failed catastrophically after 45,000 miles, posing a safety hazard and necessitating a >$1000 repair. Ford took no responsibility. For a vehicle that cost $40,000, it has been a major disappointment.