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2003 Ford Explorer
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Auburn, AL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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Great customer service by the advisor and the entire team
Great customer service by the advisor and the entire team very professional on understanding what we need thank you so much for all the help what you provide to us I really appreciate it
I bought my 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition (gold
I bought my 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition (gold in color)when it was 3 yrs old (2006). It had 36,000 miles on it when I got it. It was the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I'm so glad it couldn't talk cause I could be in alot of trouble...lol It had over 300,000 miles on it when the transmission went out on it. There's no way I could complain about it...I got my money out of it & more. Then I bought a 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition(white in color) My son drives it now with over 250,000 miles on it.& my husband drives a 1998 Ford Explorer that we got when we first got together.Im not sure how many miles are on it The Ford Explorer is my vehicle !!!
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2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
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My wife and I purchased a car from Sunshine Auto today
My wife and I purchased a car from Sunshine Auto today and the owner Tom is so nice and respectable. He was looking out for us to get the best car for our budget. Tom isn't a pushy salesman, you can go there and be totally relaxed. We recommend all people who are looking to purchase a vehicle to go to Sunshine Auto.
Best bang for the buck, 21 years later still going
2024: Owned the Explorer for 21 years now still going strong, 235,000 kms, original paint job, some rust is just starting to peek out in a few scant places, but overall it's in very good shape. Third set of new tires just went on last year, so have to keep it for a few more years. Been coast to coast in Canada with it. Tows my 18 foot sailboat 2000 lbs just fine, my dump trailer and power boat. Lots of room inside, have filled it 110% moving our kids and all their gear to university, also has two hidden floor storage spaces for safety gear and stowing stuff like different ball size tow hitches. Owned it twice as long as my Dodge Caravan. Love the 4 wheel drive in winter and at the boat launches, never ever used winter tires on it, and we get piles of snow up here.
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2003 Ford Explorer XLS
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Very friendly staff at every level.
Very friendly staff at every level. Good prices. We really loved the entire experience and are so happy with our new convertible!
Very dependable truck, comfortable and smooth ride
Liked this truck, has numerous usb ports, nice A/C system, very nice in dash 6 disc player, good sound, strong V-8 engine, full size towing package, along with midget pedals, a good looking SUV even put chrome trim on it. Would even sell to a friend if any were interested. Actually slepted inside for almost a year, nice room in the back, selling it because I no longer need a vehicle this size.
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Salesman was very helpful and will probably be back again
Salesman was very helpful and will probably be back again very happy with the pickup
Best SUV ever owned.
Love the 4.6L. Very durable. Comfortable. Carries 7 people. Bought 2008. Over 12 yrs replaced common xxxxxxwith this model: Window master switch/slave switch, both fr/rr AC/heater switches, intake manifold, R. valve cover w/ add oil neck. Gets 19 mpg still. I never used the 4x4. Have replaced fuel injectors, starter, radiator,struts, both CV joints which is all usual for a truck w over 260,000 miles. Performed upper intake clean out recently. I Need to replace the cat/converter. Clear coat starting to wear off in certain areas. Other than that, paint still good. Drive train holds up well. Holds alignment well, replaced regular items like tires, brakes, oil and filters at Ford suggested intervals.
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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Very reliable when taken care of
Has been a pleasure to own, v8 model has great pick up for an SUV. Overall comfortable and reliable when taken care of. Nice to drive, even nicer to be a passenger.
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The representatives were both professional and friendly
The representatives were both professional and friendly and did not pressure me to purchase anything. I plan to return sometime in December. Tony Adams
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2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
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Very helpful and helped get the loan to be approved!
Very helpful and helped get the loan to be approved! Second time buying from Sunshine Auto and will be back again!
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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Still looking the avalanche is in Vegas and I m in LA
Still looking the avalanche is in Vegas and I m in LA therefore I’m still looking
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2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
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Rob and Anthony was very attentive to my needs.
Rob and Anthony was very attentive to my needs. I was Having a bad day just had a death in my family and they made it very easy to get into a vehicle. Thanx again guys -Chandra H.
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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Extremely profesional and knowledgeable!
Extremely profesional and knowledgeable! No xx dealership! I highly recommend them!! I visited the dealership and appraised (based on milage and real condition of the car), once I had the correct value for the car and interest rate for financing, I made my offer, and once they confirmed the numbers, we made the deal in less than 15 minutes! I did visit a few dealerships were I wasted my time! Some dealerships don’t take the time to look at garbage they are selling. They go by time on the lot, the make and models and average market sale price not really looking into the real condition of the car. All the information I needed is easily accessible, if you know where to look. I deal with facts not averages!
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Bought A 2015 Mini Cooper from John at Lee Auto Group and
Bought A 2015 Mini Cooper from John at Lee Auto Group and he went over and above to take care of me He noticed a small noise and replaced the accessory belt. there was also a problem with charging and had it repaired by the qualified and professional mechanics by staying late and in no time had it repaired. I live near Ocala and he even offered to drive me home if I needed it and called to make sure I arrived safe can't expressed the service I got from this amazing company I would absolutely recommend them to anyone. Again John Thank You ,Richard
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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Got a Toyota Tocoma.
Got a Toyota Tocoma. Larry Janikowski was awesome. He worked with us to get the deal made. Jason Teague was also great and helped us get the financing figured out. Many thanks to both.
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2003 Ford Explorer
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Austin did a great job at getting us a great deal on are
Austin did a great job at getting us a great deal on are new vehicle. Would recommend him to anyone needing a vehicle. Thanks Austin
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Best car buying experience ever
Awesome service! Best car buying experience I've ever had. We drove from Des Moines and are so glad we did. Would definitely come back for my next truck!
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I called Big Country about a Beautiful Corvette on new
I called Big Country about a Beautiful Corvette on new years eve. The customer service I received was so exceptional, The salesman was awesome, All the way to the service tech, They all greeted me and walked me through every aspect. I was so pleased when I left And I would Highly recommend them I drove 2 hours to get there and it was fully worth my time.
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2003 Ford Explorer Limited
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Great dealership to do business with.
Great dealership to do business with. Meet all my expectations. Thanks for all your help.
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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My experience with Castlerock Chevrolet since 2020 one of
My experience with Castlerock Chevrolet since 2020 one of the best. I appreciate their customer satisfaction. Puts their customers first. My car engine almost destroyed by an oil change of a place I used to get by cheaper but no more. Thank u again.
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About the 2003 Ford Explorer
XLS shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- A/T
- Engine
- 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
How much does the 2003 Ford Explorer cost?
The 2003 Ford Explorer price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2003 Explorer is $5,564, with pricing starting at $2,500.
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Is the 2003 Ford Explorer reliable?
The 2003 Ford Explorer has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 Explorer owners.
Is the 2003 Ford Explorer a good SUV?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2003 Ford Explorer.
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.4
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.4
- Reliability 4.3
86% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.5
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.4
- Value 4.3
- Exterior 4.4
- Reliability 4.3
Eddie Bauer (6 styles)
| Style | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Eddie Bauer AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Eddie Bauer 4WD |
| Inventory price | |||||
| Starting at $33,900 | Starting at $35,325 | Starting at $33,100 | Starting at $36,125 | Starting at $36,125 | Starting at $35,325 |
| Combined MPG | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |||||
| 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
Limited (6 styles)
| Style | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L Limited 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L Limited 4WD |
| Inventory price | |||||
| Starting at $37,000 | Starting at $34,775 | Starting at $36,200 | Starting at $33,975 | Starting at $37,000 | Starting at $36,200 |
| Combined MPG | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |||||
| 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
NBX (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L NBX 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L NBX | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L NBX 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L NBX |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $33,225 | Starting at $30,200 | Starting at $32,425 | Starting at $31,000 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |||
| 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
XLS (3 styles)
| Style | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS 4WD |
| Inventory price | ||
| Starting at $26,285 | Starting at $28,510 | Starting at $28,510 |
| Combined MPG | ||
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | ||
| 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
XLS Sport (3 styles)
| Style | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLS Sport 4WD |
| Inventory price | ||
| Starting at $29,685 | Starting at $27,460 | Starting at $29,685 |
| Combined MPG | ||
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | ||
| 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
XLT (6 styles)
| Style | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT |
| Inventory price | |||||
| Starting at $31,250 | Starting at $32,050 | Starting at $32,050 | Starting at $31,250 | Starting at $29,825 | Starting at $29,025 |
| Combined MPG | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |||||
| 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
XLT Sport (6 styles)
| Style | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport AWD | 4dr 114" WB 4.6L XLT Sport 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport 4WD | 4dr 114" WB 4.0L XLT Sport AWD |
| Inventory price | |||||
| Starting at $31,000 | Starting at $30,200 | Starting at $33,225 | Starting at $33,225 | Starting at $32,425 | Starting at $32,425 |
| Combined MPG | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | |||||
| 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 239.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) | 210.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability) |
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