2003 Ford Explorer XLT





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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMZU63K23ZA08740
Stock #: 186836W
Model Code: U63
  • Condition Used
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Blue
  • Interior Color Graphite
  • Mileage 268,128
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 15/21 MPG
  • Engine 6 Cyl - 4.0 L
  • Transmission 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
  • Fuel Type Flex Fuel

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • Keyless Entry
  • Speed Sensing Wipers
  • Alloy Wheels

Dealer Comments

Searching for a dependable 2003 Ford Explorer SUV for sale near Augusta, GA? This Blue 2003 Ford Explorer is powered by a 4.0L V6 SOHC Flex Fuel engine paired with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drivetrain, delivering reliable performance and the flexibility to run on gasoline or E85 fuel. Known for its durability and spacious design, the Ford Explorer is a great choice for drivers across Evans, Martinez, North Augusta, and Columbia County who need an affordable and capable SUV for commuting, family travel, or weekend adventures. This vehicle is CARFAX Certified with a Clean CARFAX, providing confidence in its history and overall condition. Inside, you’ll find practical features including premium electronic AM/FM stereo with clock, cassette and CD player, 4 speakers, and a GVWR 5,200 lb payload package, making it a solid option for everyday driving and light hauling. What makes this 2003 Ford Explorer a smart choice for local drivers? It’s a budget-friendly midsize SUV that offers dependable power, roomy seating, and classic Ford reliability, ideal for drivers in the Augusta area. When you buy from Gerald Jones Auto Group, you’re choosing a dealership voted Best in Columbia County, Georgia for 13 years running and Cyber City’s “Best Place to Buy a New Car” and “Best Place to Buy a Used Car.” If you’re looking for a reliable used Ford Explorer near Augusta or Evans GA, this one is ready for you. Schedule your test drive today or contact Gerald Jones Auto Group to learn more before it’s gone.

Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • Automatic on/off headlamps
  • Black folding pwr mirrors w/approach lamps
  • Black roof rails
  • Black-grained door handles
  • Black-out B-pillar treatment
  • Chrome egg crate design grille
  • Dual intermittent rear wiper/washer
  • Exterior liftgate release switch
  • Faceted reflector quad beam headlights
  • Fog lamps
  • Hood/instrument panel sound insulation
  • One-piece top-hinged liftgate-inc: flip-open rear window, paddle-type handle
  • Privacy glass-inc: rear door/rear quarter/liftgate glass
  • Security approach lamps
  • Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door glass
  • Speed-sensitive dual intermittent front wipers
  • (3) grab handles
  • (4) color-keyed coat hooks
  • (4) load floor tie-down hooks/child seat tether anchors
  • 5-passenger seating
  • 6-gauge instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure w/ warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer, outside temp gauge, compass
  • 60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat w/head restraints
  • Air conditioning
  • Black leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Cargo area dome light
  • Cargo management system
  • Cloth low-back front sport bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints, 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver/front passenger lumbar support
  • Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Color-keyed full door trim panels-inc: armrest/pull handle, color-keyed inserts, map pockets
  • Color-keyed full-length carpet
  • Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
  • Color-keyed woven cloth headliner
  • Electrochromic rearview mirror
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo w/cassette/compact disc/clock w/4-speakers, 80-watts
  • Fixed antenna
  • Flow-through ventilation
  • Front door integrated 20-oz cup holders
  • Front/rear dome/map light w/2nd row reading lamp
  • High-series floor console-inc: storage bin, (2) front & (2) rear cup holders, front & rear pwr points, coin holder, tissue/map holder, molded mat w/pencil holder, heat vents/AC registers
  • Illuminated entry w/key fob activation
  • Illuminated glove box w/color-keyed latch
  • Keyless entry pad
  • Overhead console-inc: two map/dome lamps, ticket clip, sunglass holder, garage door opener bin
  • Perimeter alarm
  • Pwr accessory delay
  • Pwr door locks w/cargo area lock/unlock button
  • Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window
  • Rear window defroster
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 key fobs, 2-stage unlocking, autolock, liftgate glass release
  • Retractable cargo area shade
  • Securilock passive anti-theft system
  • Soft release parking brake
  • Speed control w/fingertip control, tap-up/tap-down feature
  • Tilt steering column
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, safety belt, door ajar
  • 130-amp alternator
  • 22.5 gallon fuel tank
  • 2735# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle
  • 3.55 axle ratio
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • 72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
  • Class II trailer towing w/receiver hitch-inc: 3500# capacity, 4-pin connector
  • Front linear rate coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel, underbody mount
  • HD gas shock absorbers
  • Hood assist gas cylinders
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Rear variable rate coil springs
  • Rear wheel drive
  • 1st/2nd row 3-point safety belts all seating positions w/outboard height adjustment
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent
  • Driver side BeltMinder feature
  • Dual note horn
  • Rear child seat tether anchor brackets
  • GVWR: 5,200 lbs Payload Package
  • 4 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio
  • Cassette
  • CD player
  • Premium Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Cassette/CD
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rear window defroster
  • Power driver seat
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Front fog lights
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Panic alarm
  • Security system
  • Speed control
  • Power door mirrors
  • Roof rack: rails only
  • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
  • Compass
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Illuminated entry
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Outside temperature display
  • Overhead console
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Rear reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Voltmeter
  • Cloth Low-Back Sport Buckets
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Front Center Armrest
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Passenger door bin
  • Alloy wheels
  • Rear window wiper
  • Speed-Sensitive Wipers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • 3.55 Axle Ratio
  • Brakes
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Brake Type: Pwr
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.01 x 0.37
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.85 x 0.37
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length : Floor to Console (in)
    • Cargo Area Length : Floor to Seat 1 (in)
    • Cargo Area Length : Floor to Seat 2 (in)
    • Cargo Area Length : Floor to Seat 3 (in)
    • Cargo Area Length : Floor to Seat 4 (in)
    • Cargo Area Width : Beltline (in)
    • Cargo Box Width : Wheelhousings (in)
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 86.2
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 48.6
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.8
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps : 0° F (2nd)
    • Cold Cranking Amps : 0° F (Primary)
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
    • Maximum Alternator Watts: 1950
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.5
    • Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.5
    • Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 30.7
    • Height, Overall (in): 71.4
    • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in): 189.5
    • Overhang, Front (in): 31.6
    • Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in): 44.1
    • Rear Door Opening Height (in): 33.6
    • Rear Door Opening Width (in): 48.3
    • Wheelbase (in): 113.8
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.1
  • Frame
    • Frame Type: Boxed
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 22.5
    • Fuel Tank Location: Midship
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Front Head Room (in): 39.9
    • Front Hip Room (in): 55.0
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
    • Passenger Capacity: 5
    • Second Head Room (in): 38.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 54.2
    • Second Leg Room (in): 35.9
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.9
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 21
  • Steering
    • Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 18.9
    • Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.8
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 38.4
  • Summary
    • Body Code: 114" WB
    • Body Style: 4 Door
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
  • Suspension
    • Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 2800
    • Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3600
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.55
    • Axle Type - Front: Independent SLA
    • Axle Type - Rear: Independent SLA
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 32.00
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 32.00
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.34
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): .77
    • Suspension Type - Front: Coil spring
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Coil spring
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 1460
    • Front Tire Size: P235/70R16
    • Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 1460
    • Rear Tire Size: P235/70R16
    • Revolutions/Mile : 45 mph - Front
    • Revolutions/Mile : 45 mph - Rear
    • Revolutions/Mile : 45 mph - Spare
    • Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): 1460
    • Spare Tire Size: P235/70R16
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 328
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3280
  • Vehicle
    • Rear Door Type: Liftgate
  • Weight Information
    • Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2240
    • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 2046
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 2735
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3000
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 7700
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 5420
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
    • Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
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