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2003 Ford Explorer
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West Chicago, IL
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
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This dealer was really helpful to us I do recommend they
This dealer was really helpful to us I do recommend they helped me in what I was looking for
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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I worked with Aaron he got me in the rite truck for my
I worked with Aaron he got me in the rite truck for my business hands down great guy great service
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 Limited
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Honest Car Salesman!
My wife and I were approved for a $6,000 auto loan and went shopping around. After hours of disappointment God led us to Brian Gifford who baptized me in 2005 and sold us a Great car that was actually 7,000 but was still able to make it work with our banker. Great guy great company and a for real car salesman you can trust!
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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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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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!
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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I had the best experience with Lorenzo.
I had the best experience with Lorenzo. He made me feel comfortable not overwhelmed by any means !! I would definitely recommend him and I’m so happy finally finding someone to trust and just wanted to help for your benefit !! Thanks again ! You guys are awesome ..
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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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.
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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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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Highly recommend, great selection and very affordable
Highly recommend, great selection and very affordable prices. Thanks guys ! I will definitely recommend this place
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2003 Ford Explorer XLS
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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 XLT
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Salesperson Lance had 35 yrs experience as a car salesman
Salesperson Lance had 35 yrs experience as a car salesman and was awesome. I highly recommend getting your next car at this dealership and ask for Lance. My wife and I purchased an RS Blazer with no hassle and very quick. Total transaction was less than 2.5hrs. Will go back if they have another vehicle that I’m interested in.
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2003 Ford Explorer Limited
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Great people and place to buy a car from.
Great people and place to buy a car from. Would highly recommend. Thanks for the great experience.
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2003 Ford Explorer
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David was great to work with, he made the process
David was great to work with, he made the process seamless and he even helped me load the car in my trailer!
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Loving the new Malibu!
Niani was great with me getting my new vehicle and Sebastian has great service for getting my car serviced! Good place for all the cars!
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| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | $52,354 | |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | $48,899 | 19 Great deals |
| 2024 Ford Explorer | $37,369 | 12 Great deals |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | $34,093 | 17 Great deals |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | $30,470 | 24 Great deals |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | $26,676 | 25 Good deals |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | $24,810 | 13 Great deals |
| 2019 Ford Explorer | $18,768 | 7 Great deals |
| 2018 Ford Explorer | $17,913 | 5 Great deals |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $15,463 | 6 Great deals |
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 $6,339, with pricing starting at $2,995.
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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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