Overview & Reviews
For the 2003 Ford Explorer, sport versions of the XLS and XLT debut, along with a new trim level called NBX (No Boundaries Experience). The NBX includes special exterior trim, unique 17-inch alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, a Yakima roof rack, rubber floormats and a cargo area liner. All-wheel drive is newly available on all but the NBX model. XLS models come standard with an automatic transmission and a CD player for 2003, while XLT models get a chrome grille and metallic interior accents. Eddie Bauer models have satin-finish 17-inch wheels this year. Limited models get upgrades such as chromed exterior trim, chrome wheels, a leather-upholstered center console cover and new woodgrain interior trim. A tire-pressure monitoring system is available on Limited models. An Off-Road Package including underbody skid plates, suspension upgrades, front tow hooks and unique wheels debuts. Finally, a rear seat DVD-based entertainment system will be available later in the year.
- Independent rear suspension, comfortable seating for up to seven, strong powertrains, foolproof Control Trac 4WD, available rollover protection system, optional stability control system, DVD-based entertainment system.
- Low-grade interior materials, quirky ergonomics.
User Reviews:
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2003 Ford Explorer - 2003 Ford Explorer
By L Boyce - October 16 - 10:00 amHighly reccommend, excellent fun safe vehicle
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2003 explorer - 2003 Ford Explorer
By MsgtMO - October 16 - 10:00 amgreat suv. good looks. gets fairly decent gas milage on the highway for an suv.seven seater fits my familys needs for around town, but on a trip 3rd row seat is useless as you need that area for cargo have had problems with in dash 6 cd changer, cds get stuck in player after player gets hot. also wish ford would have put a light under the hood.overall great truck.
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Personal Experience - 2003 Ford Explorer
By DALBJ - October 16 - 10:00 amI would buy another one today!
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Best Explorer yet! - 2003 Ford Explorer
By Ron B. - October 16 - 10:00 amOur third Explorer,a 92(still have),99,and this 03( all Eddie Bauers). The 03 has more useable space, better mileage,handles & rides better,and is alot quicker. My 52" wife loves the larger size, as we looked at the Expedition and found it to be too big. The third seat is a blessing, and takes up -0- cargo space when folded down. Negatives: noisy tires,front end growl, a tranny that is slow to shift from reverse to drive,and rough idle.The rear window popped open as we were on the road, sometimes at speed. The rear door is WAY too heavy and difficult to handle. HELLO, anyone heard of aluminum?
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Mixed Feelings - 2003 Ford Explorer
By Ray in Calgary, AB - October 10 - 2:00 amI like this vehicle but have a problem with it the dealer just cant fix. It has a loud noise and vibration from the (we think) drivetrain at highway speeds. Ford has a TSB on it but no sure cure. I have seen my dealer 7 times about this problem. Otherwise I like the vehicle design and performance.
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not bad - 2003 Ford Explorer
By abbott - September 30 - 1:41 pmive owned this truck for 4 and a half years and havent had many problems. i changed the whole rearend because of it screaming.that has been the only issue.my wife and two small children drive it and love it. this is my second cxplorer and will definetly have more in the future
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BEST EXPLORER IVE HAD - 2003 Ford Explorer
By RON G - September 27 - 10:00 amTHIS IS MY 3RD EXPLORER SINCE INTRODUCTION IN 1990. I HAVE TO SAY FORD HAS COME A LONG WAY WITH THIS PRESENT MODEL. ITS QUIET, SMOOTH AND POWERFUL. THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR IS WELL FIT, AND HAS A RICH UPSCALE LOOK TO IT. BEFORE PURCHASING MY EXPLORER I LOOKED AT THE CHEVY TRAILBLAZER, AND WAS NOT IMPRESSED, GLAD I BOUGHT THE EXPLORER
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explorer - 2003 Ford Explorer
By ricky - August 29 - 2:00 amAfter comparing to the Honda, Chevy, and Toyota I went with the Explorer not only for the price but the value of vehicle equipment content. I know why Explorer has been such a big seller for so long. Love it!!
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My Last Ford - 2003 Ford Explorer
By Phil - August 25 - 3:54 pmThis is my 7th (and last) Ford. I bought it used with 34000 miles on it four years ago. It now has 61500 miles on it, and in that time I have replaced: the rear differential, the rear axle seals, the rear main seal, the oil pan gasket, the cruise control servo, the transmission cooler, and both front wheel bearings. Thank goodness I bought the extended warranty. Also, the paint is peeling at the corners of the hood. I have seen many Explorers do this, and have heard it is a problem with many of them. The third row seat is nice, but doesnt allow much room for any cargo.
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2003 Ford Explorer - 2003 Ford Explorer
By HD - August 24 - 8:38 pmDo Not Buy this vehicle!! What a waste. I have replaced the rear differential at a cost of $1100, only to have it right back in the shop with more rear end problems. I bought this because it featured a 3rd row seat, which is great, however it spends more time in the shop than it is driven. I will never buy another Ford.
