2003 Ford Explorer XLT
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Market Price Range
Vehicle Decode
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
- Engine
- 4.0L · V6 · Gasoline
- HP
- 210
- Drive
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Doors
- 4
- Made by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Safety
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Safety & ownership
The 2003 Ford Explorer has 7 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.
Recall campaigns
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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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
- Rollover
- ★★★☆☆ 3/5
Tested configuration: 2003 Ford Explorer 4-DR.
EPA fuel economy (MPG)
Model-level data for the 2003 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Block Auto | Chandler, AZ 85286 | — | 145,491 mi | 2026-08-15 |
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