2003 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 41
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 41 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- lift gate · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
The back panel of my 2003 ford explorer cracked right down the middle. It is the panel just below the back windshield. It was fine one day, and split down the middle the next. I know it is nothing i did. I googled to see if anyone else had this problem and i was shocked to find hundreds and hundreds of complaints for the exact same thing! This needs to be recalled. Ford should be responsible for this defect, not the…
ODI 10254265
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I payed 18,000 for my 2003 ford explorer xlt with the flex fuel in 2006. Its a very nice looking suv but i only drove it for 2 years before the transmission started to fail. I beleave a transmission should last more than 2 years. My concearn is that its defective all around the transmission and i could still drive it if i wasnt in fear for my life. I have had it to ford dealership and they could not diagnose the…
ODI 10445821
Unknown Or Other
The heater no longer works and no matter where the heat dial is turned, it makes a constant ticking sound. I looked into getting it fixed at a local shop and was told it was going to be at least a $1,500 charge. *tr
ODI 10233205
Linkage And Cable · Unknown Or Other · Wheel Bearing
Loss control of my suv, and found out my spindle, bearings and everything was shot! *tr
ODI 10223459
Unknown Or Other
I just recently took my 2003 ford explorer xlt 4.0l v6 to my local dealer because of a cold draft coming from the glove box and or floor panel on the passenger side. Upon not even going into further explanation about my problem they knew exactly what the problem was; stating it is the "blend door." they said "the pins from the door break off and causes the door to fall making it not function properly creating a cold…
ODI 10216259
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Unknown Or Other
I am attempting to rectify a well know problem on my 2003 ford explorer regarding the heater blend door for the front heating unit. In this particular instance i have no heat here in michigan of all places. Does ford have a recall for this problem? I have spoken to several ford people and they say this is a very common problem. If the air blend door breaks and the system is locked in the a/c mode,…
ODI 10215567
Unknown Or Other
Paint is bubbling up and peeling on my roof in 3 areas. I can see the metal. *jb
ODI 10206871
Unknown Or Other
There is a crack in the rear lift gate door. Have seen this on many other ford, mercury, etc. Also the door ajar indicator stays on.
ODI 10725865
Unknown Or Other
The vehicle's paint is bubbly/blistering on the front edge of the hood. The vehicle was taken to a german ford dealership who noted the corrosion, took pictures, and initiated a report to ford motor company. At this time the dealer refuses to repair the vehicle at no charge because the vehicle's 36/36,000 warranty had expired, and is awaiting a formal response from ford motor company. The vehicle was not involved in…
ODI 10172902
Unknown Or Other
Greetings the problem the cabin not well sealed from any fumes plus the a/c door inside to keep the air recycle falling off not well secure consequently getting fumes from the outside and also i can smell the cabin in the morning when i get inside from either oil leaks and exhaust burns, it needs attention promptly since ford does care or get concern on any problem. It has being happening more since 2006 and also…
ODI 11011326
Unknown Or Other
We own a 2003 ford explorer xlt. We were driving on i-79 and all of a sudden the car lost power so that we could not go above 25 mph on a very busy highway. We were towed over 100 miles back home to the dealership and were told that "for some reason the air mass system went bad and caused the catalytic converters to go bad." the mechanic stated that he would try to get the dealership to pay for the catalytic…
ODI 10129803
Rear · Unknown Or Other
I bought a 2003 ford explorer xlt right off the lot brand new. Within months i noticed a small wet spot in the rear of the vehicle. After my first oil change i mentioned it to where i bought the vehicle and the told me that my differently is low but not leaking. Then i asked what about the wet spot on the ground. With 7 months from that a huge puddle from the rear of my car on vacation with the vehicle and drop it…
ODI 10247670
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have recently bought 2 brand new fords from champion ford in shreveport louisiana. My brand new ford xlt explorer 2 door sport has been in the shop for various repairs longer than i have had the vehicle. The vehicle was purchased on 09/27/2003 since then the hood had to be re-painted, both side body molding has been replaced, the front turn signal light came loose , both bottom exterior body door trim had to be…
ODI 10071069
Unknown Or Other
Tl-the rear end or the transmission and they cannot find the problem. You push on the accerlartor the engine revved up and then it slammed into gear. It you come to a stop sing some times it will go and sometimes no it feels as it some thing drops from under the trunck.
ODI 10194035
Unknown Or Other
I was traveling in reverse (less than 1mph) when i struck a tree. The entire back window of my 2003 ford explorer shattered sending shards of glass into the rear third row seating area. The glass wasn't safety glass. The amount of damage (glass and body) is over $2,500.00. There are two areas of concern. First, if there were passengers in the 3rd row seat, they would have been covered in glass especially in the…
Crash reported
ODI 10032580
Body · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
Chat conversation start 5:57pm greetings, i saw you commentary about the ford explorer exhaust fumes inside the cabin, well i have a 2004 ford explorer with the same problem, i am a mechanic i figured may be the filter was clogged well it was no filter, what i found the vent door fell off from the place where it suppose to open and close laying down on the fan, so i reinstalled back and the problem was fixed, it is…
ODI 10954361