2003 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMDU65W53ZB31216

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2003 Ford Explorer Limited

VIN 1FMDU65W53ZB31216

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NHTSA build data for 1FMDU65W53ZB31216

Trim

Limited

Engine

4.6L · V8

Horsepower

239

Drivetrain

4x2

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2003

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$3,100 /yr est. fuel

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

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 $967 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	$4,694
July 2026	$4,694
August 2026	$4,995
September 2026	$5,262

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As of September 23, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2003–2005) to the 2003 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2003 Jeep Liberty has the lowest median asking price ($4,500, 35 listings with photos) and the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe the highest ($5,490, 30 listings).

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2003 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$4,994

Comparison catalog median · 28 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$4,950

Median asking price · 61 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$3,630–$5,995

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2003 Ford Explorer All trims	$4,994	$4,000–$5,995	28
2003 Honda Pilot All trims	$4,999	$4,390–$6,995	35
2003 Jeep Liberty All trims	$4,500	$3,777–$5,990	35
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe All trims	$5,490	$3,995–$6,300	30
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$5,000	$3,995–$6,986	81
2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims	$4,950	$3,630–$5,995	61

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