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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 1/2

Tripodi, 10/17/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I got this ford explorer because i needed the exta room and let me say it does the job. i had a 97 ford explorer sport before, night and day it looks and feels like 2 different manufactures made theses SUVs.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Ford Explorer

Alex Esconde, 07/01/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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This is a great vehicle. It is surprisingly smooth for a SUV. I have had it for two months, and don't really have any major complaints except for the interior materails (the leather and plastic seem prety cheap). I would definately recommend buying this SUV.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

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Ford4Life, 06/04/2009
2003 Ford Explorer NBX 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have to say over all the vehicle is a pleasure to drive. Very comfortable ride and no too bad on gas. I cant say i have had any major problems and as far as minor problems well.. the only trouble i have had so far was first on the passenger side the door sensor built into the lock that told the vehicle the door was closed stopped working properly. I needed to take off the door panel and play around with it and used a little WD-40. not sure what caused it but my fix seemed to work. Roughly 3 moths later same on the drivers side - same fix worked fine and they have both been fine since. Had the vehicle and needed to change all rotors and brake pads once. Besides that I cant complain at all

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3.63 out of 5 stars

My new 2003 Explorer - comments...

toecutter, 11/12/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I like the design and the included running boards on the sport option package. The 17" wheels look much better, along with the two-tone paint. I bought this mostly for the 3rd row - there was more legroom than I thought, but the floor raises where the spare is located under the truck, so your feet are always on a bump.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Quite a change

Duane D, 11/27/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLS Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Although I've only had the vehicle a very short time, it looks like a love affair is in the making. I went from a Mitsubishi Spyder Convertible to the Explorer and love it. I was afraid it would feel too big, but does not. I love the fit and finish in the new fords and the exterior turns heads. The 6 cyl 4.0 seems to pack enough punch and the 5 speed tranny is a dream.

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