2003 Ford Explorer

XLT 4x4 SUV

4.0L V6 Cylinder Flex Fuel Capability

Automatic

1FMZU73K23UA06599

Four Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Power Windows

* * * 2003 Ford Explorer XLT * * * 4WD 4.0L V6 3rd Row Seating Fully Powered Sunroof Rear Parking Sensors Dark Gray Interior with Premium Sport Cloth Seats In CD Player, Cassette Player, and AM/FM Tuner Power Windows, Door Locks and Mirrors Cruise Control Keyless Entry Fob & Door Pad Power Seat Alpine White Exterior Dark Gray Interior Alloy Wheels Towing Package VA State Safety Inspected Valid thru 07/2012 Looks and Runs Great 2 Owner 132k miles This 2003 Ford Explorer XLT was traded in on a new Car! From the moment I saw it I knew it was a great SUV! From 4WD, Sunroof, Towing Package, 3rd Row Seating, and so much more this truck can do anything you want or need. Take tons of people with you, haul your stuff, tow it along, or strap it to the roof, this Explorer offers it all! For Sale by: CARNET 12642 Broad St Rd Richmond, VA 23233 Our office is in the same building as the Floor Trader. Enter through the front door and come upstairs. We schedule all car showings by appointment, please call 804-928-9099 or 804-938-8767 to schedule. This is a 2 Owner suv in great condition. The mechanics have performed great and I have enjoyed driving it as my daily driver. The Interior to the Exterior on this Explorer looks Fantastic, I really could not ask for a better looking or nicer driving SUV. The Engine Feels Strong and Powerful, The Transmission Shifts Smoothly, The Radio Sounds Great, The Seats are Comfortable, AC blows Ice Cold, and then some! First Impression: This SUV features many Options. The Power Sunroof, 3rd Row Seating, Running Boards, and more upgrade this Explorer. The XLT takes you up a notch, and it comes with a CD player, aluminum wheels, lighted vanity mirrors, exterior door pad for entry/locking vehicle, and an outside temperature/compass display. Standard equipment also includes a Securi-Lock passive anti-theft system, a rear wiper/washer with defroster, remote keyless entry, roof rails, cruise control, illuminated entry, and power windows, door locks and mirrors. Exterior: The overall appearance of this SUV is very Nice! With the Classy Oxford White Clearcoat Exterior. This primary body color is accented with beautiful touches of Black, Dark Gray and Chrome. You will find the primary body color is a gorgeous White with Dark Gray lower body accent panels. This dark gray accent is a nice offset without being too overbearing and is classy not tacky. Black accents continue with Dark Factory Tinted Windows, Non Skid on the Running Boards, Window Rain Guards and Rear Bumper, and Roof Rails. Chrome Accents are abundant. There are Factory Alloy Wheels, Front Chrome Color Grille, and Explorer XLT Badges. This Explorer is riding on a set of Factory Alloy Wheels. The Wheels are Beautiful 16" Alloy Wheels. The P235 70 R16 tires just passed VA State Inspection that is valid until 6-2012. The shop did mention that the tires will likely need to be replaced for next year‘s inspection. There is very minimal if any curb chew or damage on these Wheels. The exterior styling of this SUV is Awesome! The lines are aggressive, the overall look is large and in my opinion this SUV is what an SUV should look like. The front headlights are large and have sharp crisp angles. The headlights are clear and clean. Front Fog/Driving Lights help to set off the front of this Ford. The side view looks really great with the factory tinted windows and black roof rails. The door handles are painted to match the white body color that adds to the overall appeal of this SUV, offering a more streamline look. Notice the lower body molding is a slightly darker gray color. Again, This coordinating color scheme looks Awesome! This Ford Explorer even looks good from the back. The hatch can open in one piece or in 2 pieces. You can either let the window stay open for a nice breeze or you can open the whole thing. This makes it super convenient to load and unload stuff and cargo. The rear tinted window has its own wiper washer and defrost. There is also a tow hitch with light hook up. This Explorer has remote side view mirrors. The factory tinted windows add a nice touch to the SUV. I didn’t realize how important window tint is until recently. It helps maintain the cabin temperature, helps protect passengers and items inside, and reducing annoying sun exposure. This reduction in sun is especially important now with my 4 year old little girl, it helps her stay happy and naps better. There are very nice, factory running boards on this Ford Explorer. They are a coordinating black color and make getting in and out of this SUV even easier. The running boards are designed very nicely. The do not stick out far from the body when the door is closed, a very sleek design appeal. However, when you open the door there is the pleasant surprise of a large running board. I don’t even need to use half of it! Passenger entry handles make getting in and out even easier. This Explorer has fully remote locks. There is a remote key fob and an exterior door key pad. There are also exterior entry lights. When you unlock the suv with the remote, exterior lights turn on momentarily to make entering the suv easier and safer. There is a number pad on the driver side door. This is used to lock and unlock the vehicle without the key or the key fob. I am so spoiled by this feature. Never worry about locking your keys in the car. Or, go ahead and lock them inside while shopping, at the gym, or taking a walk. It reducing the amount of weight and clutter you have to lug around. Press the combination once to unlock the driver door. Press the last digit of the 5 digit code again to unlock all the doors. Press the last two digits at the same time to lock the doors. I just love this exterior key pad. When I go to the gym, out for the night with a very small purse, or even while in my office at work, I don't have to worry, fumble with, or keep up with my car keys. I know they are waiting patiently for me in the car. Plus, have several people in your household, you don't have to hear anyone asking where the keys are to get something out the SUV, they can just use the keypad and get their items out without hassle. Very cool! The front of this Explorer is very commanding. The headlights are clear and clean. There is a front license plate holder for the states that require it. Overall the Condition of this Ford is Great!! For a 2003 model is looks far better than what I would expect with these miles. I do notice three chips in the paint of the front bumper. These are not a big deal and don’t really stand out in person or in the pictures but I want to mention. There are some typical/age consistent dings on the outside of this vehicles, one on the rear passenger side is about the size of a quarter. I you realistic expectations you will be very happy with the outside of this beautiful suv. The color combination looks classy and the amenities make this suv practical for every day use and Enjoyment. Interior: The Interior of this SUV looks Really Good! Just like on the outside, the interior continues with a neutral color combination of gray and dark gray. The inside of this car is in significantly better condition that I think it should be for the years and miles. I would say it is in condition much above average. The seats are done in high quality sport cloth that holds up very well and the color is good at concealing stains. With CD Player, and Plenty of room, this 2003 Explorer covers all the basics and then some for a nice ride. The front seats individual captain seats. These seats are very large and comfortable. The front seats have high backs for added comfort and stability and large cushions for added leg support. There are four adjustable height shoulder belts and 4 adjustable height head rests. A large lower cushion increase leg support and thus makes for an suv that is easier to drive. This full leg coverage reduces drive fatigue. The driver’s seat is fully Power. You will find complete power options including power height and front to back. The recline and lumbar are manual. The Power amenities include power windows, door locks, and mirrors. The windows have 1 touch power down driver side. Notice that the back windows go all the way down, a nice and unique feature. There are also child lock protection for the passenger windows to help protect rear seat riders. All these controls are located at your fingertips on the driver side door. Notice you also have a large cubby on the bottom for storage on both front doors. Integrated into this door panel is a cup holder, way cool! One of the things I like about this Explorer is that the lower panel of the door is hard so that if you push it open with your foot, you don't damage anything. Being small, and normally trying to carry too many items at once, this is very helpful for me. The steering wheel is leather and has lots of controls. The wheel has the cruise controls on it for easy access. This is very convenient and increase safety as you are less distracted while driving. You also have the instrument panel with all the standard gauges, digital odometer and outside temp. There are no warning lights on this SUV, nor have there been since we have had it. The center console is loaded with features at your fingertips. You have an audio system that leaves nothing overlooked. There is an in dash CD player and a digital tuner system. There is a front cassette player and 6 radio presets for easy channel surfing. The AC is Icy cold and the heat is cozy and warm. You will also notice that to the left on the center console are your 4WD controls. Having these buttons at your fingertips makes any terrain super easy to navigate! The floor console houses a rubber lined cubby and pen holder. Things in this area do not slide around. There are also 2 sturdy built in cup holders, an ac adaptor and a smaller cubby. The padded armrest opens up for even more storage, including integrated change holders. Overhead you have a fully powered Sun roof with Sunshade. This roof will slide or just tilt up so you can control how much breeze you let in. The sunshade is great to have because you can just slide it open and only let the sunshine in!! You get a front glove box with this Ford Explorer. There is also a set of keys including key fob. The 2nd row of seats is very convenient. You can seat 3 adults here. This bench is a 60/40 split. You can fold each side of the seatback down in any combination you like. On the back of the center console here you have fan control and 2 pull down cup holders and another AC Power adaptor. There is also a 3rd row seat. This seat can hold 2 more adults comfortably. You can also fold this seat down flat. The rear cargo area can be as big or as small as you want to make it. It is carpeted and has tie downs. You can haul a lot of stuff with all of the seats down in this SUV. In preparing for a Large Family Dinner I actually had 10 dining Chairs (non folding), 3 Bar Stools, 2 Coolers, 3 Back Backs, and a few other smaller items in the rear cargo area with space to spare. It totally amazed me how much stuff we go in the rear cargo area in one trip - I never thought all the chairs would fit back there. It was awesome and made me love this SUV even more! Overall the Interior Condition is really nice. It does not appear to have been abused. Whoever had this Ford before took very good care of it. Again, for the age and miles on this Explorer, I would expect more wear. All of the seating surfaces look great with no rips, tears. There is a small crack on the lower part of the passenger seat. There is so usual wear on some of the floor mats, but that‘s what they are for. Overall the interior looks Fantastic!! Under the Hood: This 2002 Ford Explorer has the ultimate combination. With a 210 Horsepower 4.0L V6 engine you never want for power and the 4WD lets you go wherever you want. The engine is powerful and operates exactly as it should. The 5 speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and also operates exactly as it should. There is a factory tow package so you can take what you want with you when you go. This SUV has no excuses at all. The steering is easy and the brakes are smooth with no pulsating. Mechanically this Ford is in as good a condition as anyone could ever ask for. There are many more miles to driven on this Explorer! Driving Impressions: I have been personally driving this 2003 Ford Explorer every day and I have had no issues at all. I love driving it because it is not too big to park or maneuver, yet big enough to get everything in it that I need. It has a commanding view of the road which makes it easy to drive. The Car fax shows 2 owner. Updates and Redesigns make this Ford Explorer an understandably Popular SUV. Responding to earlier complaints about ride quality, engineers devised an innovative independent rear suspension described as a porthole-in-frame design. Instead of having half-shafts that reach over or under the vehicle’s frame, the shafts in the current Explorer poke right through holes that are drilled into the frame. In addition to a refined ride, this configuration allowed a lower step-in height in the new version. The floor pan has also been dropped by 7 inches. As a bonus, additional space is now available for the installation of an optional third-row seat. This modification allows a seven-passenger capacity. Ford engineers attempted to improve the Explorer’s ride, and they succeeded. Unlike the prior-generation 2001 Explorer, which was quite truck-like in nature, its current replacement comes across as more refined and car-like; it yields a pleasant and somewhat gentler ride. While this SUV certainly rides and handles differently from a sedan, it produces a ride experience that’s suitable for a modern, if still truck-based, SUV. The Explorer’s performance is clearly adequate with V-6 power, and still reality fuel efficient. The Explorer is easy to drive, and it maneuvers adeptly and handles capably enough. It is stable in tight curves. The reduced step-in height makes a noticeable difference in the ease of entry. This model Explorer is highly appealing and continues to be one of the most popular SUVs on the market. Not only is the Explorer the best-selling sport utility, since its introduction it has been among the top ten selling vehicles, regardless of type. Over the years Explorer has gained numerous luxury and convenience features. In 2002 Explorer production reach 5 million. Explorer 4dr 4x4 XLT 4.0L Engines See Specs 210-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (flexible; E85) Transmissions See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD Powertrain Heavy-duty radiator 130-amp. alternator 650 CCA battery (72Ah) Battery amp hours Battery-rundown protection Low emission vehicle Single stainless steel exhaust Automatic locking hubs Control-Trac automatic full-time four-wheel drive Four-wheel drive Electronic transfer case 5-spd automatic w/OD Overdrive Transmission electronic control Suspension/Handling Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar Front coil springs Heavy-duty front shocks Independent rear short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar Rear coil springs Heavy-duty rear shocks Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering spare wheel 16" wheels Body Exterior Features 4 doors Liftgate rear cargo door Power remote folding side-view door mirrors Optional Running boards Standard Black door handles Standard Gray front and rear bumpers Optional Gray front bumper Standard Rear step bumper Optional 2 front tow hooks Front licence plate bracket Fully galvanized steel body material Roof rack Class II trailering with harness, hitch Gray bodyside cladding Gray fender flares Chrome grille Convenience Features Manual air conditioning Standard Console ducts 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof Sunshade Cruise control with steering wheel controls Keyfob rear window remote release Power windows with driver 1-touch down Power rearmost windows Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry Illuminated entry Keypad locking Auto-locking doors Steering wheel with manual tilting Power adjustable pedals Day-night rearview mirror Auto-dimming rearview mirror Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors Front and rear cupholders Full floor console with covered box Illuminated glove box Driver and passenger door bins 2 Seatback storage pockets Retained accessory power 2 12V DC power outlets Seats and Trim Max. seating capacity of 7 Front sport seats 8-way driver seat adjustment Manual reclining driver and passenger seats Manual driver and passenger lumbar support Power height-adjustable driver seat Power driver fore/aft adjustment Power driver cushion tilt 4-way passenger seat adjustment Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment Front center armrest Rear 40-20-40 bench seat Rear seat fold-forward seatback Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback Fold into floor third row seat Cloth front and rear seat upholstery Full cloth headliner Color-keyed carpet floor covering Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert Plastic/rubber shift knob Leather steering wheel Carpet front and rear floor mats Carpet cargo space Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door Roll-up cargo cover Cargo tie-downs Cargo light Concealed cargo storage Entertainment Features Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player 4 speakers Fixed antenna Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps Front fog lights Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers Front windshield visor strip Fixed interval rear window wiper Rear window defroster Standard Flip-up rear windshield Deep-tinted windows Dome light with fade Front and rear reading lights Variable instrument panel lighting Analog display Tachometer Voltmeter Compass Outside-temperature display Trip odometer Oil pressure gauge Water temp. gauge In-radio clock Oil-pressure warning Water-temp. warning Battery warning Lights-on warning Key-in-ignition warning Door-ajar warning Trunk-ajar warning Brake-fluid warning Safety and Security Four-wheel ABS brakes 3 ABS channels Four-wheel disc brakes Front ventilated disc brakes Full-size spare tire Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown Driver and passenger front-impact airbags Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts Front seatbelt pre-tensioners 3 point rear center seatbelt Side-impact bars Remote activated perimeter/approach lights Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors Rear child safety locks SecuriLock Ignition disable Security system Panic alarm Manual adjustable front head restraints 3 manual adjustable rear head restraints 2 manual adjustable third row head restraints Standard Specs and Dimensions V-6 Engine type 245 cu.in. Engine displacement 210-hp @ 5,100 rpm Engine horsepower 254 lbs.-ft. @ 3,700 rpm Engine torque SOHC Valvetrain 12 Valves 3.9" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke 9.70 to 1 Compression ratio 22.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity 15 mpg Fuel economy city 21 mpg Fuel economy highway .41 Drag coefficient 4,374 lbs. Curb weight 2,354 lbs. Front curb weight 2,020 lbs. Rear curb weight 5,420 lbs. GVWR 2,800 lbs. Front GAWR 3,000 lbs. Rear GAWR 1,431 lbs. Payload 7,000 lbs. Towing capacity 36,000 psi Frame yield strength 189.5" Exterior length 44.1" Axle to end of frame 72.1" Exterior body width 71.4" Exterior height 113.8" Wheelbase 60.9" Front tread 61.2" Rear tread 18.4' Turning radius 31 degrees Approach angle 24 degrees Departure angle 8.5" Ground clearance (min.) 18 degrees Ramp breakover angle 30.6" Load floor height 43.9" Front legroom 37.2" Rear legroom 39.9" Front headroom 38.9" Rear headroom 55.0" Front hiproom 54.3" Rear hiproom 59.1" Front shoulder room 58.9" Rear shoulder room 46.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume 88.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded 88.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume 33.0" Interior cargo height 75.6" Interior cargo length 41.4" Interior cargo length to rear seat 45.3" Interior cargo width (min.) CARNET 12642 Broad St. Rd. Richmond, VA 23233 We are located in the same building as the Floor Trader. Enter through front door and come upstairs. We have scheduled hours during the week and we are happy to make an appointment to show you our vehicles any other time. Just give us a call at 804-938-8767 or 804-928-9099. WHY BUY FROM A DEALER? 1. Price! We are an Independent Dealership! With love overhead and high volume, our cars are priced less than most private sellers and normally only a few hundred dollars over our cost. We can provide quality cars at a low cost. Look at Wal-Mart, high volume companies save you money. 2. In VA, all of our running vehicles have to be State Safety Inspected. Virginia has one of the most strict inspection processes. An independent shop inspects such components as Lights, Suspension, Brakes, Tires, Windshield, and More! We usually plan on spending at least $600 per car to get them to pass state inspection. So, you have piece of mind that this inspection has been done recently. 3. As a dealer, you never have to wait to legally drive and register your car. Even if there is a bank payoff or title, we can facilitate an easy exchange and provide any necessary temporary tags and accompanying paperwork so you can drive away at the time of pick up. (Please note, not all cars qualify for temporary tags if we have the original title at time of transfer. 4. Safety! As a business, you have the added security and confidence that your safety is maintained at the time of pick up. No driving up to a stranger's house, our transactions take place at a licensed dealership. 5. Information available about each car we sell! We are professionals with years of experience. We are not dumping any unwanted junk out of our back yard on ebay. We spend hours taking detailed photos, including specific information about each car, and adding our own impressions of how a car performs. We do not have emotional attachments to these cars and try to be as honest as possible about the overall condition. 6. On, ebay you have the confidence that you are shopping with a state licensed, bonded and insured company. We cannot scam and run eBay frauds the way private sellers could. Plus, look at our years ebay history. We want to talk about a couple of items. We are Wholesale Dealers. We buy our cars Directly from New Car Dealers and Not Auctions. We take all reasonable steps to ensure that we sell quality cars. When they are traded in, someone at the new car dealer drives the car. When we buy the car, someone from our dealership drives the car. If a car has a problem we either fix it or disclose it. We have no intention or knowledge of ever selling a car with a problem. However, all cars break. I wish I could, but I cannot predict when a car will break. We do our best to represent the vehicle fairly, however, we are human and do make mistakes. Any minor imperfections consistent with age are not reasons for refusal of delivery/pick up or negotiation. We sell cars As Is, and cannot warranty any vehicles we sell so please take careful consideration when bidding on or buying now these cars. Whenever we sell a car on ebay, we always seem to be asked how we think the car would function on a long drive home from pick up. While I cannot offer any warranty or guarantee I have no reason to believe this car would not make any drive home. We are wholesale dealers, please do not ask us to arrange, or compensate for delivery, shipping, transportation, or other related expenses. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel bids from zero or negative history bidders. If you have no or negative history, you Must contact us prior to bidding. All of our auctions recommend, and we encourage, Local Purchase & Pick Up! Please make at least a $250 non-refundable deposit within 1 day via paypal. Full payment to be made within 7 days via wire transfer or cash. Any car not paid for and picked up with 7 days of auction ending will be considered non-paying bidder and accumulate a $10 per day storage fee, unless other arrangements are made. We schedule all pick ups from Monday-Friday between 10am and 3pm. If you need other arrangements, please call before bidding and we will be as flexible as possible. Thanks! Please feel free to call us directly at 804-928-9099 or 804-938-8767. Please add a one time Dealer Processing Fee of $199 fee to any final, winning bid and .05% local tax, usually less than $4. This fee covers any expenses such as courier fees, final delivery cleaning, etc. email carnet1@verizon.net with any questions or concerns. Happy Bidding! 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