2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

VIN 1FMDU64W53ZA47480 Houston, TX
Listed at
$1,799

This 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is listed at $1,799 with 100,000 miles in Houston, TX.

Sold by Scott Harrison Motor

2303 West Mount Houston, Houston, TX 77038

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Nov 30, 2024 · $1,999 Mar 16, 2026 · $1,999

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FMDU64W53ZA47480, spanning 15 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Scott Harrison Motor Houston, TX 77038 $1,799 100,000 mi 2024-12-03

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Scott Harrison Motor Co Houston, TX 77038 $1,999 100,000 mi 2026-03-16
Scott Harrison Motor Houston, TX 77038 $1,999 100,000 mi 2024-11-30

What would this 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$32
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $180 down
Amount financed
$1,619
Total interest
$301

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMDU64W53ZA47480
Trim
Eddie Bauer
Engine
Horsepower
239
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2003
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Full factory specs for this build →

  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
15
MPG
City
13
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
$3,100 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 15 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $15,500
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $29,300

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2003 Ford Explorer has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.

Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2003 Ford Explorer 4-DR.

7 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
    NHTSA campaign 06E049000
  • VISIBILITY
    CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN…
    NHTSA campaign 07E104000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 09E025000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2003 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market firmed $786 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $4,295
May 2026 $4,491
June 2026 $4,570
July 2026 $4,848
August 2026 $4,995
September 2026 $5,081

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer (this car) 0
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee $3,149 8
2003 Ford Expedition $1,599 5
2005 Lexus RX $4,445 5
2005 Toyota 4Runner $6,995 5
2004 BMW X3 $1,449 4

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2002–2005

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2005 47 $4,900 100% 161,563 mi
2004 52 $4,550 93% 151,715 mi
2003 47 $4,501 92% 167,265 mi
2002 59 $4,795 98% 154,797 mi

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