Used 2003 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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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
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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.
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SCOOTERFX4, 12/11/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I HAVE HAD 13 CARS, TRUCKS, SUV IN THE PAST 7 YEARS AND THE EXPLORER IS ONE OF THE NICEST VEHICLES I HAVE EVER OWNED OR DRIVEN
I love my explorer
ali, 12/20/2002
2003 Ford Explorer XLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
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I got my explorer in May of 2002, I had a 1991 explorer, and the difference was amazing. It rides like a car, it is so smooth on both the highway and trips to the grocery store. I am so happy with it, I never want to get a different car!