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2003 Ford Expedition consumer reviews

$31,820–$39,340 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Expedition Ford
(67 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.5
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The Ford Expedition was the best vehicle I've ever owned

The Ford Expedition was the best vehicle I've ever owned so far. I love taking road trips and this SUV was stress free. I was even surprised at the decent gas mileage on these road trips (20 plus). As long as you maintain it, it will take care of you. Thankfully, I did not have to put alot of money into repairs but I did maintain it faithfully. Mine had the 4.6 liter engine and it was sufficient for my needs. That truck lasted me 175k plus before I traded it in to help family secure a vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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I ouw my truck with 40,000 miles.

I ouw my truck with 40,000 miles. Now it had 255,000. And still run great. Never must rebuild engine or transmition. Still run smooth and strong. It take me anywhere. Im happy with it. Only im keep mantiance at cuarrent, oil changes, spark plugs, coils, fuel filtle etc. Good truck!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Does recommend this car
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300,000+ miles on my Expy

I have 300,000+ miles on my 4.6L expedition. I have not had the motor rebuilt. I had it upgraded. New coil packs, new stainless steel exhaust, and a programmer for the onboard computer. It will go 120 mph now. The computer programmer has the programs in it. It will program the motor and transmission. The transmission has more substantial shift points. It has a high mpg and towing modes for better mpg while towing. I bought this Expy used with 45,000 miles on it. The tuner made 12 dyno pulls to get the tune right. I had a "hot rod" tune and a "highway" tune with 24-25 mpg. This was all done through the computer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Pretty nice

Honestly this car has done me just fine. It gets me literally anywhere I could want whether it be through a city or up a mountain! I live in Montana so this thing has handled all of the gravel roads, potholes, and dirt trails and camping spots that I’ve taken it to (and trust me I’ve taken this thing some places that a car should never be able to go). The only thing I’ve noticed, which might be specific towards my car, is this: I have had to replace every single coil pact on that car SEVERAL times within the past couple of years, and so did the previous owner according to what they’ve told me about it. It gets pretty spendy. And it’s always back to back when it happens, one goes out and as soon as I repair it, another one, and then another one, so on and so forth until once again I’ve replaced all of them and I’m another 600 in the whole. Besides this, the car gets the job done.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My 2003 Ford expedition

I bought my 2003 expedition XLT used with 34000 miles. It was in excellent condition and so far one of the best cars I owned. So smooth and roomy. It has the 5.4 v-8. Almost every option except leather seats and sunroof. But I love it. Plenty of power and only 43000iles so far in 20 years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2003 Expedition review. June, 5 2023, 6:00 a.m PST

This car has been okay for me. For the most part it has been reliable except for a few bumps in the road. But I would recommend this car two friends it's a smart purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Ford expiration truck xlt V8 4:6 litters 2003 repo

I get really has miles 27miles to a gallon of gas so for a V8 that's good I love my Ford it's safer and you can see everything around you and your family are doing to safe and comfortable in the truck as well great family truck to have thanks wendi ellis

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable car i ve owned

leg room and very spacious fits alot of people big and beautiful fast and strong reliable and smooth i love the seats their powered great for hulling

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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As reliable as my 2000 yukon

I usually go for large to XL SUV because i have a lot of outdoor hobbies that require space, towing, and offroading capabilities. Bought the car used and had to fix a U-joint which is common for large trucks and SUV s, but no other issues since I've had it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Reliable 2003 4x4 5.4 leather seats.

This Expedition now has 233,000 miles on it. I have replaced 1 coil pack. replaced spark plugs one time. Never serviced the transmission. Replaced all the belts idlers and hoses. Just replaced the 4x4 actuator for the vacuum and am going to be replacing the right front IWE and half shaft. DIYer so I do all work myself. Run Mobile one oil for the last 100,000 because if mobile 1 is good enough for my Mercedes it has to be for my Expedition. It has been driven to Florida multiple times Niagra Falls multiple times and all over the east coast NY, NH, Conn., Off road in NC where I live on coast. Driven in Hurricanes through water. Driven in mud, snow, and water.This thing is incredible. Planning to drive it as long as possible.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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