Used 2003 Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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My awesome Explorer
pfeifer29, Bethlehem, PA, 10/03/2011
Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This truck is like superman! Unfortunately, we almost had to sell it because one of the timing chain guides broke. But, our friends a mechanic and fixed it so it's good as new. Our's is a mineral grey, and it still sounds as powerful and solid as it did back in 2003. This interior is made of woven material rather than leather, because most fabrics cause me irritation. But it has a killer sterio system and refuses to get stuck in anything. It does not seem like it only gets 99 on the highway, and it's not a gas hog. I recommend one to anyone who needs room for children, or just likes big trucks.
2003 Explorer 4x4-XLS
Arlene Harrell, 09/14/2003
Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is our third Explorer we have purchased. We also have owned three Ford trucks, ranging from the Ranger, F-150 and 250 Diesel. As we have owned Ford throughtout the years we have never had a problem with any of them. I guess we are a Ford family. I like my new Explorer and feel I will get excellent usage from it.When it is paid off it will be traded in on another Ford Product. There are a lot of features to choose from.
The Real Ford Explorer
Peter Farell, 10/26/2003
Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Toyota Avolon but my wife has the worst 4 year old For Explorer. Ford has a bad everyting. Except while where here in Hollywood Beach, Florida it is good in the snow from when we drove it to Coldorado and it broke down 15 minutes north of us. We came back down with a rental and drove the Avolon which now has over 73000 miles on it and is brand new. The Ford is also brand new too. Our Honda Accord lasted 26 years and our old Avolon lasted 17 years . The Accord is still working with 64 millon miles on it since I used to go from Spring Lake, New Jersey to New York City everyday. The Toyota had 74 thousand miles on it.
Not the best that ford has put buy far
Larry B., Fremont, NE, 09/07/2019
Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I brought 03 2 handed and the first went out was water pump and water down into oil. I spend 500.00 $ before could drive it. In less like spend money then stay away from it the 4Drive does not work all the time 4 low hangs up so I can't use it at all you have stay 4-high.
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Best SUV for $$$
Splurph, 01/21/2003
Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm coming off of a 2dr Sport and was close to buying another one but I'm glad that I went with the 4dr instead. The ride in the new explorer is unbelievable compared to it's predecessors due to the independent rear suspension. They also added larger brakes, this was a much needed improvement. The interior is kind of chinsey, especially the cloth seats...I think they used "Plether". The exterior is sharp. The radio is decent also. Bad weather handling is very good with the addition of the Michelin tires. Overall, I would seriously consider this car if you are looking for a roomy, sure footed, SUV.
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