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2003 Ford Explorer XLS
VIN
1FMZU72K53ZA29010
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $842 above typical price
Wheat Ridge, CO
Listed at
$5,032
typical market $4,190 · 9 comps
This 2003 Ford Explorer XLS is listed at $5,032 with 154,181 miles in Wheat Ridge, CO.
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Sold by Harlan Automotive
6065 W 48th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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2003 Ford Explorer XLS
VIN 1FMZU72K53ZA29010
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 25, 2026This vehicle · $5,032
Below market
$3,145
Typical price
$4,190
Above market
$7,779
This vehicle: $5,032 — $842 above the typical market price ($4,190)
Asking $5,032 · typical market price $4,190 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,518 (+30.2%) over 1 day.
Jun 17, 2026 · $5,032
Jun 18, 2026 · $6,550
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMZU72K53ZA29010, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Automotive | Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 | $5,032 | 154,181 mi | 2026-06-17 | 16 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Automotive | Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 | $5,832 | 154,181 mi | 2026-06-17 | 14 d ago |
| Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills | Colorado Springs, CO 80920 | $8,694 | 152,181 mi | 2026-05-23 | 108 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMZU72K53ZA29010Trim
XLS
Engine
4.0L · V6
Horsepower
210
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2003
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- ✗ 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
$6,715
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$29,215
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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 LIGHTINGCERTAIN 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
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VISIBILITYCERTAIN 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
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, 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 2003 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 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2003 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2003 Dodge Durango has the lowest median asking price ($4,195, 25 listings with photos) and the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe the highest ($5,800, 41 listings).
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2003 Ford Explorer
XLS · United States
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Explorer XLS | Not enough data | — | 2 |
| 2003 Honda Pilot All trims | $4,895 | $3,875–$6,900 | 38 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims | $4,495 | $3,698–$5,980 | 31 |
| 2003 Jeep Liberty All trims | $4,488 | $3,950–$5,995 | 47 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe All trims | $5,800 | $4,179–$6,980 | 41 |
| 2003 Dodge Durango All trims | $4,195 | $3,495–$5,925 | 25 |
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 26, 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.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2002–2005What 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 | 54 | $4,900 | 100% | 147,650 mi |
| 2004 | 52 | $4,958 | 101% | 147,168 mi |
| 2003 | 52 | $4,848 | 99% | 163,738 mi |
| 2002 | 58 | $4,995 | 102% | 148,260 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
