2003 Ford Explorer Review

2003 Ford Explorer is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 189.50 in length and 71.40 in height. Made in United States, 2003 Ford Explorer has 33 trims priced by the manufacturer at 33,975 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2003 Ford Explorer. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 22.50 gallon. The engine is 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV and uses 15 of gasoline in the city and 15 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Trims Available: 33
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $33,975 USD
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY
Tires: 245/65R17
Tank Size: 23 gallon

Ford Explorer 2003 Trims

2003 Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer NBX 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer NBX 4.6L 2WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L 2WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L 2WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer NBX 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer NBX 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4.0L AWD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L AWD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L AWD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L AWD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L AWD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L AWD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L 2WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4.6L 4WD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLS Sport 4.0L AWD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L AWD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L AWD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4.0L 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport 4.6L AWD

Engine: 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
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Not Rated
rollover
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Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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rollover
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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V094000 started on /Date(1047013200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

Recall 04V442000 started on /Date(1095048000000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

Consequence: IF THE HINGE SHOULD FRACTURE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE GLASS TO FALL AND ULTIMATELY BREAK AND PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT BRACKETS AND GLASS HINGES REPLACED. FOR THE VEHICLES BUILT FROM AUGUST 1, 2000 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2002, THE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HINGES AND LIFTGATE STRUT BRACKET. ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM MARCH 3, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2003, THE DEALERS WILL ONLY REPLACE THE HINGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. A POSTCARD WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 27, 2004, ADVISING THEM THAT PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall 06E049000 started on /Date(1148443200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Recall 07E104000 started on /Date(1197349200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 Ford Explorer is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 Ford Explorer has a 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV engine and It gets 15/21 mpg city/highway.

There are 7 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 Ford Explorer that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2003 Ford Explorer can go 337.5 miles in the city and 472.5 on the highways.

2003 Ford Explorer is made in United States between 1991 to 2022.

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$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Econoline

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
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Ford Escape

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
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5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Excursion

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
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5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Expedition

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Explorer

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Explorer Sport

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Explorer Sport Trac

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford F-150

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford F-250 SD

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford F-350 SD

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford F-450 SD

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford F-550

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford F-650

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford F-750

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Focus

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Focus Wagon

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Mustang

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Ranger

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Taurus

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Taurus Wagon

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Thunderbird

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford Windstar

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

Ford ZX2

$26,285 - $37,000
15 City / 21 HWY
33 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 SOHC 12V FFV

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