Used 2003 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Do not buy a 2003 Ford exploder
Bigjimmy, 04/12/2010
2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Since I purchased this car used for $11K Ive spent another $12k in repairs; the transmission needed to be rebuilt; the engine a moth later; both rear bearings went out causing the knuckles to get damaged; I've replaced the A/C compressor THREE TIMES in 3 years; the fuel pump went out ; the wiring is bad; the stereo has CDs in its changer that will never come out again; the check engine light goes on every two weeks or so; the tailgate has a crack where the (Fix Or Repair Daily) emblem is and it gets lousy mileage costing me about $100.00 a week in gas alone just to drive to work. I HATE this car; but thanks to all the money I've spent fixing it, I can't afford to buy something else.
transmission problems--cracked REAR panel (2 cracks)
marie517, 06/06/2011
2003 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have replaced TWO transmissions in the past 2 years--there are 2 cracks on the rear panel door--I have seen soo many other vehicles(Ford Explorers) with the same cracks!! WHAT IS FORD DOING ABOUT THIS..I CALLED AND COMPLAINED TO FORD AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NO RECALLS OR ISSUES ON THIS.[violative content deleted]
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hondacbr954rr, 06/19/2012
2003 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
safe vehicle but not reliable,have electricle gremlens that come and go,the rear end goes,(clucth pack),replaced twice still no good.not cheap.have only 60000k on it.
Troubles in KY
rgross1, 11/21/2011
2003 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have always been a Ford Fan. I refused to buy any other model for close to 40 years, but that is about to change. I purchased a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT and it has been one problem after the other. I have replaced the rearend, the motor, and now the Transmission has gone out. Before all of this I also had the heater control swith to mess up. This was $800.00 to replace. The gas hand is going out and works only part time. As you can see one headache after another.
Typical Poor workmanship
Kipiew, 05/24/2003
2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
My Ford is the reason why my mechanic can afford to buy a house in this real estate market.