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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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Looking at left over 03 's

Has anyone had problems with 03 explorers

Anything ? recalls or tsb's
How is the 4.0 l still the same as 98's or have they changed it in anyway?

What about indepent rear ends ?

I've owned explores and have a 98 now but wife is looking for a new one

Rich
 
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 06:27 AM
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No complaints at 4K miles. 4L is a smooth engine, if you carry a lot of weight it gets a little sluggish. With the IRS the ride is about a billion times better than before, Im sure "off-road guy" will disparage the new suspension for reasons I dont get but give me the IRS any day.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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I love my 03 Explorer. I have about 5K on mine now and have had no problems. I had a 98 sport before this one and I can't believe how much better the 03 rides, thanks to the IRS.

The 4L runs good too...I'm looking forward to see how the 4x4 does in the snow.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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Thanks for the reply BCjim!

some pretty good deals goin on right now,incentives and all

They drop an extra $1,000 off after you deal
just because you own a n explorer
Just makes you think what they really could sell these things for!!!!!!!!!

Rich
Thanks again!

and you too Sock Monkey!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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I heard awhile ago that the Explorer is the most profitable per unit of any Ford and the 2nd most profitable line (F150 being the most profitiable line). Not sure where he got his info from or how accurate it is but it makes sense. If it's true I'd say Ford can sell Explorer's pretty cheap. Maybe someone else might have more info on this, or more uptodate info?
 
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