2003 Ford Explorer for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km | 16.3 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 15.4 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 356.5 g/km | 360.3 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.39 | $22.79 | $23.56 | $23.87 | $24.34 | $24.34 |
2003 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,325 | US$4,367 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,712 | $4,774 | $4,868 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,274 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (404), power train (369) and engine and engine cooling (82). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V442000 | 2004-09-13 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK. |
| 03V094000 | 2003-03-07 | structure | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Ford Explorer from us first.
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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4278.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.