Used 2003 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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2003 Explorer 4.6 V-8 XLT prem.pkg 4x4
ray romero, 12/02/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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NICE POWER,SOLID FEEL,NICE HANDLING,FAIRLY COMFORTABLE SEATS (1st two rows),average visability,nice for a medium/small size suv.
Best SUV I've ever owned
Jon Heath, 11/06/2008
2003 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this vehicle in 05 with 17k,we now have almost 80k on this vehicle and have only replaced the tires once and the rear brakes once. I was nervous about buying a Ford but would now buy one again.It is costly regarding gas but most SUV's are and the reliability more than makes up for the fuel cost. This vehicle is very utilitarian for us and we treat it more like a truck than a SUV. I haul everything in it and at times can be pretty rough on it, it takes it all in stride. Also the AWD makes this thing a tank in the winter,and we live in the East. Makes me feel safe when my wife and kids are in it. This is a daily driver for us and we have taken many road trips in it with no problems.
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So far so good
Rufus, 07/01/2009
2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This isn't my daily driver, but it has been basically reliable so far. The plastic underneath the rear hatch glass cracked inexplicably a few months ago, but that has been the only significant problem. Good highway ride, good in the snow, plenty of room for hauling stuff around. Rear A/C with controls up front is a very nice feature even if you don't have people in the back, because it gets the cabin frosty cold in a hurry even on hot days (American cars always seem to have better, stronger AC than Japanese for some reason). On the highway, mileage isn't horrible for such a big heavy vehicle, but it stinks in town. I expect I'll be getting several more years out of it.
great car
carl steinberg, 12/02/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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great suv, quieter than its competition, better ride, huge improvement on the prior year models
Always Japenese - Pleasantly Surprised
Swimguy, 12/03/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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Have always owned Japenese vehicles, however full credit to Ford, the Explorer is very competitive. V8 is hard on gas, but that is to be expected. Had the DVD system and sunroof put in and I now enjoy listening to Scooby Doo vs. a screaming 16 month old that hates her car seat. To all the families out their, "the DVD is worth the cost." Have the 17 inch BF Goodrich tires on - tire noise intrudes into the cabin. A purchaser may want to consider less aggressive tires. However despite the noise, the Explorer handles very well on snow and ice and I am sure the tires have something to do with that.