2003 Ford Explorer XLT 114 WB



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Vehicle Information

VIN: 1FMZU73WX3UA98452
Stock #: 44737P
Model Code: U73
  • Body Style 4D Sport Utility
  • Exterior Color Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic
  • Interior Color Medium Parchment
  • Mileage 123,534
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 14/19 MPG
  • Engine 8 Cyl - 4.6 L
  • Transmission 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Keyless Entry
  • Speed Sensing Wipers
  • Alloy Wheels

Dealer Comments

2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD – Powerful 4.6L V8, Rugged Capability, Available Now in San Francisco
If you’re looking for a true SUV with muscle and classic body‑on‑frame strength, this 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD with the 4.6L V8 delivers. Now available at San Francisco Toyota, this Explorer combines strong towing power, four‑wheel‑drive confidence, and a spacious interior—making it a practical and affordable choice for drivers who want capability without the modern SUV price tag.
Whether you’re searching for a V8 SUV, a used 4WD Explorer for sale near San Francisco, or a budget‑friendly vehicle with real power, this one stands out.

Key Features of the 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD V8

4.6L V8 Engine – Strong, dependable power with excellent highway performance
4‑Wheel Drive (4WD) – Confident traction for rain, light off‑road use, and uneven terrain
Automatic Transmission – Smooth, easy driving
XLT Trim Level – Added comfort and convenience features
Body‑on‑Frame Construction – Durable SUV design built to last
Spacious Interior – Comfortable seating for passengers and family
Fold‑Flat Rear Seats – Flexible cargo space for gear, tools, or weekend trips
Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors – Everyday convenience
Air Conditioning & Cruise Control – Comfort for daily driving
Roof Rack – Ready for cargo, luggage, or outdoor equipment
Alloy Wheels – Classic Explorer styling


Condition & Value
This 2003 Ford Explorer XLT V8 4WD offers proven durability, strong V8 performance, and a low cost of ownership compared to newer SUVs. It’s an excellent option for buyers who want a capable, powerful SUV for commuting, outdoor use, or light towing—without overpaying.
Ideal for drivers in San Francisco, Daly City, Oakland, San Mateo, and surrounding Bay Area communities who are searching for a used V8 SUV, a Ford Explorer 4WD, or an affordable utility vehicle with muscle.

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This 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD with the 4.6L V8 is available now and won’t last long at this value. Contact us today to schedule your test drive and experience classic SUV power and capability.

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Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • Hood assist gas cylinders
  • Control-Trac part-time 4WD transfer case
  • 3.55 axle ratio
  • 4-wheel drive
  • 72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
  • 130-amp alternator
  • Class II trailer towing w/receiver hitch-inc: 3500# capacity, 4-pin connector
  • 2800# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Front linear rate coil springs
  • Rear variable rate coil springs
  • HD gas shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • P235/70R16 all-season SBR OWL tires
  • Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel, underbody mount
  • 16" "sparkle silver" painted cast aluminum wheels
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • 22.5 gallon fuel tank
  • Black roof rails
  • Medium dark platinum lower/body-color upper front/rear bumpers
  • Medium dark platinum lower body-side cladding/wheel lip moldings
  • Black-out B-pillar treatment
  • Chrome egg crate design grille
  • Faceted reflector quad beam headlights
  • Automatic on/off headlamps
  • Fog lamps
  • Black folding pwr mirrors w/approach lamps
  • Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door glass
  • Privacy glass-inc: rear door/rear quarter/liftgate glass
  • Speed-sensitive dual intermittent front wipers
  • Dual intermittent rear wiper/washer
  • One-piece top-hinged liftgate-inc: flip-open rear window, paddle-type handle
  • Exterior liftgate release switch
  • Black-grained door handles
  • Security approach lamps
  • Hood/instrument panel sound insulation
  • 5-passenger seating
  • Cloth low-back front sport bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints, 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver/front passenger lumbar support
  • 60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat w/head restraints
  • 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
  • Color-keyed full-length carpet
  • Color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
  • Black leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Tilt steering column
  • 6-gauge instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure w/ warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer, outside temp gauge, compass
  • Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, safety belt, door ajar
  • Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window
  • Pwr door locks w/cargo area lock/unlock button
  • Speed control w/fingertip control, tap-up/tap-down feature
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 key fobs, 2-stage unlocking, autolock, liftgate glass release
  • Keyless entry pad
  • Securilock passive anti-theft system
  • Perimeter alarm
  • Pwr accessory delay
  • Air conditioning
  • Flow-through ventilation
  • Rear window defroster
  • Electronic AM/FM stereo w/cassette/compact disc/clock w/4-speakers, 80-watts
  • Fixed antenna
  • Illuminated glove box w/color-keyed latch
  • Color-keyed full door trim panels-inc: armrest/pull handle, color-keyed inserts, map pockets
  • Front door integrated 20-oz cup holders
  • Electrochromic rearview mirror
  • Overhead console-inc: two map/dome lamps, ticket clip, sunglass holder, garage door opener bin
  • Color-keyed woven cloth headliner
  • Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • (3) grab handles
  • (4) color-keyed coat hooks
  • Soft release parking brake
  • Illuminated entry w/key fob activation
  • Front/rear dome/map light w/2nd row reading lamp
  • Cargo area dome light
  • (4) load floor tie-down hooks/child seat tether anchors
  • Cargo management system
  • Retractable cargo area shade
  • Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • 1st/2nd row 3-point safety belts all seating positions w/outboard height adjustment
  • Driver side BeltMinder feature
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Rear child seat tether anchor brackets
  • Dual note horn
  • GVWR: 5,520 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
  • Vehicle
    • Rear Door Type: Liftgate
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 19
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 650
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
    • Maximum Alternator Watts: 1950
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 18.5
  • Weight Information
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 2800
    • Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3000
    • Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2370
    • Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 2079
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 5880
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 11600
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 11100
    • Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 7700
  • Trailering
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3420
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
    • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 342
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 7000
    • Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 700
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Coil spring
    • Suspension Type - Rear: Coil spring
    • Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): - TBD -
    • Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): - TBD -
    • Axle Type - Front: Independent SLA
    • Axle Type - Rear: Independent SLA
    • Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 2800
    • Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3600
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.73
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.55
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.73
    • Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.55
    • 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
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: Pwr
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • 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
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Order Code: T65
    • Front Tire Order Code: - TBD -
    • Rear Tire Order Code: T65
    • Rear Tire Order Code: - TBD -
    • Spare Tire Order Code: T65
    • Spare Tire Order Code: - TBD -
    • Front Tire Size: P255/70R16
    • Front Tire Size: P235/70R16
    • Rear Tire Size: P255/70R16
    • Rear Tire Size: P235/70R16
    • Spare Tire Size: P255/70R16
    • Spare Tire Size: P235/70R16
    • Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 1460
    • Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 1460
    • Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): 1460
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: - TBD -
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 720
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: - TBD -
    • Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: - TBD -
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7
    • Front Wheel Material: Steel
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Steel
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion
    • Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 18.9
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.8
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): 38.4
  • Frame
    • Frame Type: Boxed
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 22.5
    • Fuel Tank Location: Midship
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 113.8
    • Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in): 189.5
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.1
    • Height, Overall (in): 71.4
    • Overhang, Front (in): 31.6
    • Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in): 44.1
    • Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 30.7
    • Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.5
    • Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.5
    • Rear Door Opening Height (in): 33.6
    • Rear Door Opening Width (in): 48.3
    • Step Up Height - Front (in): - TBD -
    • Step Up Height - Side (in): - TBD -
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 73.5
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 41.4
    • Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 48.3
    • Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 45.3
    • Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 79.9
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 86.2
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 44.5
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 48.6
    • Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 13.7
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 7
    • Passenger Capacity: 5
    • Front Head Room (in): 39.9
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.4
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
    • Front Hip Room (in): 55.0
    • Second Head Room (in): 38.9
    • Second Leg Room (in): 35.9
    • Second Shoulder Room (in): 58.9
    • Second Hip Room (in): 54.2
    • Third Head Room (in): 39.0
    • Third Leg Room (in): 34.8
    • Third Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
    • Third Hip Room (in): 45.3
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Ford Explorer
    • Body Style: 4 Door
    • Body Code: 114" WB
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