$106 lower median
2003 Jeep Liberty
$4,888Median asking price · 40 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$6,287
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2003 Ford Explorer prices in the U.S.
$4,549
Median pre-owned asking price
49 pre-owned listings · Updated September 15, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$3,995 – $5,995 All 49 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$4,549Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 15, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2003 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $4,549, based on 49 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2003 Ford Explorer in the U.S. is $4,549 based on 49 active listings.
49 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 15, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$375.
Typical: $3,995–$5,995 — the middle half of 49 asking prices
Median $4,549
$1,982 low
$9,990 high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$4,549
Pre-owned median (49)
162,912
Average mileage
Live 2003 Ford Explorer listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $4,549
2003 Ford Explorer
XLT
$1,990
VIN 1FMZU73K73UC19273
−$2,559 · vs all-listings median
2003 Ford Explorer
XLT
$3,995
VIN 1FMZU73K03UC67326
−$554 · vs all-listings median
2003 Ford Explorer
XLT
$5,950
VIN 1FMZU73K03UC09636
+$1,401 · vs all-listings median
View 3 more priced VINs
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2003 Ford Explorer with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2003 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer has the lowest median asking price ($3,995, 28 listings with photos) and the 2003 Toyota Sequoia the highest ($5,999, 32 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2003 Ford Explorer
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 39 listings with photos, catalog median $4,994 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $3,999–$5,995
Photo: XLT · 245,736 mi · view VIN
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$494 lower median
2003 Honda Pilot
$4,500Median asking price · 37 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,999–$5,900
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$901 higher median
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
$5,895Median asking price · 34 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,382–$6,995
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$1,005 higher median
2003 Toyota Sequoia
$5,999Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,995–$7,999
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$999 lower median
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$3,995Median asking price · 28 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,500–$5,195
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LS listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
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| 2003 Ford Explorer All trims | see price overview above | $3,999–$5,995 | 39 |
| 2003 Jeep Liberty All trims | $4,888 | $3,995–$6,287 | 40 |
| 2003 Honda Pilot All trims | $4,500 | $3,999–$5,900 | 37 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe All trims | $5,895 | $4,382–$6,995 | 34 |
| 2003 Toyota Sequoia All trims | $5,999 | $4,995–$7,999 | 32 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims | $3,995 | $3,500–$5,195 | 28 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
VehiSales opens in a new tab with the model, year and known mileage range. Confirm trim, fuel, drivetrain, condition and location on VehiSales; its live inventory may differ.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2003 Ford Explorer: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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XLT 4L 6-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1FMZU83K · year code 348 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4.6L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMZU75W · year code 3177 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMZU75K · year code 3103 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMYU60E · year code 3797 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Show 20 more configurations
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Eddie Bauer 4.6L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMZU74W · year code 3236 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLT 4.6L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMZU73W · year code 3582 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Eddie Bauer 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMZU64K · year code 3252 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLT 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMZU73E · year code 389 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Eddie Bauer 4.6L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMDU74W · year code 3259 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4.6L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMZU65W · year code 353 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4.6L 8-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMDU65W · year code 362 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMDU75K · year code 394 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLT 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMZU73K · year code 3$4,900 Median asking price · U.S. 20 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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Eddie Bauer 4.6L 8-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1FMDU84W · year code 340 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Trim not specified 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMZU70E · year code 3$6,999 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · September 13, 2026
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Eddie Bauer 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMDU64K · year code 373 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Eddie Bauer 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMDU74K · year code 3171 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLT 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMZU63K · year code 31,848 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Eddie Bauer 4.6L 8-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1FMZU84W · year code 335 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4.6L 8-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMDU75W · year code 3310 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMDU65K · year code 330 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 4.6L 8-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1FMDU85W · year code 389 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLT 4L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMDU63K · year code 3113 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLS 4L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMDU72K · year code 353 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2003 Ford Explorer factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2003 Ford Explorer is $5,262 (September 2026) — up 5.2% from $5,000 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
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| September 2026 | $5,262 | $4,000–$6,245 | 33 |
| August 2026 | $4,995 | $3,995–$6,075 | 41 |
| July 2026 | $4,848 | $3,675–$6,668 | 38 |
| June 2026 | $4,570 | $3,555–$6,492 | 36 |
| May 2026 | $4,491 | $3,080–$6,250 | 43 |
| April 2026 | $4,295 | $3,000–$5,872 | 39 |
| March 2026 | $4,149 | $3,448–$4,995 | 42 |
| February 2026 | $3,999 | $3,449–$4,999 | 29 |
| January 2026 | $3,900 | $3,299–$4,666 | 21 |
| December 2025 | $4,000 | $2,996–$4,995 | 30 |
| November 2025 | $4,247 | $3,495–$6,218 | 22 |
| October 2025 | $4,900 | $4,100–$5,795 | 15 |
| September 2025 | $3,998 | $2,900–$4,995 | 17 |
| August 2025 | $5,000 | $4,249–$5,888 | 10 |
2003 Ford Explorer prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2003 Ford Explorer for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 15, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$4,250
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Michigan
Typical asking price
$3,948
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Carolina
Typical asking price
$5,222
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
California
Typical asking price
$3,838
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Idaho
Typical asking price
$5,394
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Ohio
Typical asking price
$3,948
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 12
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Texas
Typical asking price
$4,997
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Colorado
Typical asking price
$4,991
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 15
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Florida
Typical asking price
$3,496
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Georgia
Typical asking price
$4,500
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Missouri
Typical asking price
$5,500
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$5,448
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$4,100
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$3,872
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$2,999
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
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| California | $3,838 | 20 | 3 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Florida | $3,496 | 16 | 2 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Colorado | $4,991 | 15 | 2 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Washington | $3,199 | 15 | 6 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Texas | $4,997 | 14 | 3 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Ohio | $3,948 | 12 | 3 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Indiana | $4,250 | 9 | 4 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Michigan | $3,948 | 8 | 4 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $5,222 | 8 | 4 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Oregon | $3,872 | 8 | 0 |
| Nevada | $5,448 | 6 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Georgia | $4,500 | 5 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Idaho | $5,394 | 5 | 3 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| Missouri | $5,500 | 5 | 1 Shop 2002–2004 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $4,100 | 5 | 0 |
| Virginia | $2,999 | 5 | 0 |
Listed this year counts every 2003 Ford Explorer first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Ford Explorer years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2002
Ford Explorer
Typical asking price
$4,898
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2004
Ford Explorer
Typical asking price
$4,995
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $51,160 Median
- 2026 $50,031 Median
- 2025 $39,888 Median
- 2024 $35,000 Median
- 2023 $31,971 Median
- 2022 $28,240 Median
- 2021 $23,990 Median
- 2020 $22,206 Median
- 2019 $17,594 Median
- 2018 $15,998 Median
- 2017 $13,991 Median
- 2016 $12,361 Median
- 2015 $10,617 Median
- 2014 $9,499 Median
- 2013 $8,499 Median
- 2012 $7,995 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$81
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $455 down
Amount financed
$4,094
Total interest
$766
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2003 Ford Explorer prices range from $1,982 to $9,990?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $3,995 and $5,995 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $5,055 a good price for a 2003 Ford Explorer?
$5,055 is the market average as of September 15, 2026. The $4,549 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2003 Ford Explorer are for sale right now?
49 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2003 Ford Explorer?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 49 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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