For Sale at Auction: 2003 Ford Explorer in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

2003 Ford Explorer XLT

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For auction, a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT with a title verified 147,133 actual miles. The XLT was the midline trim package on a vehicle that helped popularize the SUV movement in America.

Exterior
An overall attractive vehicle, the 2003 featured more rounded edges than previous generations and this one features two stage Redfire Metallic paint with charcoal body cladding that encircles the Explorer and connects at the rear bumper and front apron. Robust black door handles, running boards, tinted windows, a roof rack, and a front bug guard add to the handsome design here while 16-inch wheels carry tires with a late 2021 date code. There is a tow receiver in the back flanked by corner tail lights that are flush with the body. Overall, the body is in fair condition with imperfections that include multiple areas of clear coat peeling, scratches, chips, a trim panel on the tailgate that is cracked, blistering, some clear coat runs and invasive rust in both rear rockers.

Interior
Dark Graphite and other shades of gray adorn the door panels with plastic construction and cloth inserts and while there's some exposure wear on horizontal surfaces, the door presents in mostly good condition. Cloth seats that include buckets up front and a third row in back are also in decent condition and fully intact. A four spoke steering wheel fronts your standard instrument cluster with basic gauges and a column shifter and the center stack retains its factory profile with an AM/FM/CD player, vents, and A/C dials. Ample storage is provided by the center console which could use a detail and the gray carpet below could use a cleaning, but it is in nice shape in other parts of the SUV. The headliner and overhead console show some light use but are fully intact.

Drivetrain
Driver quality conditions are found under the hood on the fuel injected 4.0 liter SOHC V6 with 210 horsepower. It's mated to a 5R55S 5-speed automatic transmission with power routed to the limited slip rear 8.8" and front axle, both with 3.73 gears.

Undercarriage
Consistent with the mileage, we find plenty of surface rust on the underside and some oil at the pinion seal. A single exhaust flows through original equipment and power disc brakes are at all four wheels. Both front and rear suspension are independent with Macpherson struts up front and coil springs in back.

Drive-Ability
The SUV starts, runs, and drives well. We note the ABS light is on, the A/C works but blows cool, not cold air, and the power mirror up and down operation is not working. Outside of that, all functions work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Considering age and mileage, this Explorer has held up very well and likely has many more family adventures in its future. Remove the rear rows of seats and you'd have one heck of a delivery or work vehicle!

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1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
M-MPV
Z-5,001 to 6,000 GVWR
U73-Explorer XLT 4x4 4 Door
K-4.0 Liter SOHC V6
X-Check Digit
3-2003
U-Louisville, KY Assy Plant
C79032-Sequential Unit Number

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.