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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  Exactly what I wanted - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By Kathi Valentine - October 31 - 10:00 am

  I go to the mountains a lot and I needed a car that would get up the mountain without bogging down. The Ford Explorer went up the mountain with no problems at all. It was smooth and comfortable. Plenty of room for my kids and my 85 pound dog. The third row seating is very nice to have when you have three children a grandchild and a dog. I am very happy I chose the Explorer.

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  Looks are only skin deep - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By SeriousSam - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I was very happy to purchase this vehicle, but the longer I drove it, the more little things would come up to irk me. Ergonomics of the dashboard are not the best, layout of the components is poorly thought out. Engine is loud, sounds like a truck (which it essentially is, but it could have been made quieter for a passenger vehicle). Cheap parts (paint, interior). I put a mountain bike in back and ended up scratching the heck out of the interior and ripping the rubber seal around the door. Otherwise, the interior is very roomy, comfortable ride, good outside looks, overall Im satisfied, but not thrilled.

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  Ford Does It Again - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By Ren - August 18 - 10:00 am

  What can I say this is my third explorer. I have had a 2 door sport , an eddie bauer, and now the xlt sport 4door v6

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  Disappointing Vehicle - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By waikhew - August 18 - 10:00 am

  Too many thing gone wrong on this "new" vehicle. It is like Ford has never build a vehicle before. This is something I would expect for a Hyundai or Kia!

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  Ford Explorer NBX - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By JECouey - August 18 - 2:00 am

  Had the NBX for just a couple of months when we took a "shortcut" home; that is, almost 50 miles of a deeply rutted muddy road in El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico in mid- February. I did not think we were going to make it, but we did. The locals thought we were crazy as most folks drive on the road in the early morning when it is frozen over and hard. The only drawback is you have to be careful to clean all the mud off the wheels or they become unbalanced at high speeds (over 60 mph). My wife and kids love the car - high visibility, lots of rooms, lots of storage, and it looks good (Mineral Gray).

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  Shop for deals - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By miller - July 8 - 2:03 pm

  I am a Canadian owner. Looks, drive and interior a-ok. Mileage great--rated for 25 mpg on highway. Getting about 28 mpg on a Canadian gallon (@60-65MPH) which is about 21 mpg on a Us gallon. Owned an Infinity QX4 for about the same list price. Had it for 14 months and sold it into the US for almost what I paid for it. $48,000.00 Canadian minus tax. Bought demo Eddie Bauer for $33, 000.00 Canadian.

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  Try it, youll love it - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By funtodrive - July 1 - 10:00 am

  Much better than the the pre-2002 models. Good ride.

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  FORD - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By SCOOTERFX4 - May 30 - 2:00 am

  I HAVE HAD 13 CARS, TRUCKS, SUV IN THE PAST 7 YEARS AND THE EXPLORER IS ONE OF THE NICEST VEHICLES I HAVE EVER OWNED OR DRIVEN

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  Limited - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By deaner30 - May 25 - 2:00 am

  This SUV is the best SUV on the market because of its new features the dealer can put on.

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  Ford Explorer Limited - 2003 Ford Explorer
  By Jeff532110 - April 29 - 10:00 am

  The 2002 Ford Explorer Limited is great improvement over its earlier incarnations mostly because of the independent rear suspension which has improved the ride of this class of Ford vehicle imensely. The total redesign of the Explorer was long overdue and needed in order for this very popular model to compete with all the new SUVs that have flooded the market. Ford definitely has designed a winner in this vehicle.