2003 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- door ajar · 9 records
- ajar light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
The message center on 2003 ford explorer can't be seen in daylight causing a very dangerous situation while driving and trying to read the compass , mileage, miles /gal, any readout of the auto. Almost caused my wife and i to run off the road while trying to read the compass. Night reading is fine, but daylight is terrible.. This situation should be fixed by ford before someone gets killed trying to read the message…
ODI 10192169
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a 2003 explorer in august 2006; mileage was approximately 45,000. By october the car would not start and the alternator was replaced. A few weeks later, i was back because my car was jerking. Nothing showed up on the diagnostic tool at that time. However, i was told the starter would have to be replaced as would the recently installed alternator. I returned less than a month later with the same jerking…
ODI 10242371
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Electrical System
The passenger side airbag warning light comes on intermittently for no reason (has since i bought it used in 2006). The door ajar warning light comes on and won't allow me to lock/set my alarm on my vehicle plus it leaves the interior lights on for a while (started about 6 months ago). I am now experiencing a banging sound under the hood when i change the temperature (heat or air conditioning)(started in last 4…
ODI 10269669
Electrical System · Engine
2003 ford explorer xlt stalls without warning. Dealership repaired/replaced transmission main control valve twice; reprogrammed/recalibrated the pcm twice; repaired/replaced transmission solenoid valve; replaced fuse relays; tested fuel pressure and did numerous other diagnostic test. Stalling problem still exists. Vehicle has been to dealership 6 plus times since march 05 for the same problem. *jb
ODI 10143658
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine cut off while running, when i turned on high beams. Engine rpms and engine accelerated, when i turned on high beams loss control of acceleration, when fog lights were turned on. Message center flashed "check transmission", o/d off (overdrive off) flashed, when fog light were turned on. *nm
ODI 10138247
Electrical System
Vehicle was parked for approximately 2 hours and the owner drove across the street to the shell gas station, owner parked the vehicle on the side of the gas station, and got some cash from the atm machine. Owner walked back to the vehicle and it ignited. Fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The entire truck was burned. The fire marshall said that they thought it was an electrical fire. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10117633
Electrical System
Engine cut off, when high beams were switched on. *nm
ODI 10138262
Electrical System · Structure
The vehicle was brand new and there was rusting around the windshield, the power doors and the seats were not working , there was a problem with the cruise control as well. *jb five windshields had been replaced due to constant leaking including the moon roof and the headliner. The power doors did not work. When it would rain, many electrical problems would be present. *sc
ODI 10099053
Electrical System
While driving at any speed, all of the indicator lights illuminated on the dashboard. As a result, the steering locked. Please provide additional information. *jb
ODI 10092254
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Seal
Aroiund 37,000 miles i started having electrical problems. Half of them go off when they should and half of them stay on which runs my battery down and i have to be jumped. Then around 40,000 mile i started hearing a lound whining noise from my rear end. The dealer said nothing was wrong. It is so loud you have to almost yell to talk to someone. Then at 47,000 miles my service engine light soon started coming on. It…
ODI 10153253
Electrical System
2003, ford, explorer xlt 4x4 - engine just stopped, no warning, no sign of any problem, and would not restart, computer processor failed. No brakes ,no power steering. *ak
ODI 10060215
Electrical System · Emission Control
While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle to dealer four times. The first time mechanic replaced an air bypass valve. The second time mechanic reset computer module. The third and fourth times mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak *nm while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem.
ODI 10056147
Air Bags · Electrical System
Intermittent problems of getting the 2003 ford explorer vehicle to start. After an hour or so vehicle would start up as if there was never a problem. This incident happened more than 4 times in the past. *ak
ODI 10052516
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle stalled while driving at 40 mph. The consumer had the vehicle towed. *la the vehicle would not restart. The fuel pump was replaced. The anti theft light had come on along with the rpm's going up. The problem could not be found. The valve boot and the solenoid was replaced. Soon after, the vehicle died again twice after two repair attempts. *sc *jb
ODI 10083297
Electrical System · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Multiple issues with my 2003 ford explorer which include the electronic mother board having been replaced twice (under warranty), cracked liftgage (not under warranty cost $300), transmission rebuild approx 90,000 ($3000), dome lights do not turn off, door ajar lights, electric rear windows do not open, o/d light flashes and now the final problem after having replaced my transmission in july 2011 is a drive train or…
ODI 10448566
Electrical System
I purchased a 2003 ford explorer in april of 03. When we took receipt of the vehicle the dome light was not functioning. The vehicle was repaired and we took over the vehicle. From about 6000 miles we had a problem with the vehicle stalling or not starting in cold or humid weather. We have had the car in for service to the dealership approximately 8-10 times a year for various problems. We have had the following…
ODI 10247349
Electrical System
The ignition, seats and other electrical features did not work, due to a faulty sensor module, dealer replaced the module twice, however the problem recurred.*jb
ODI 10009328
Electrical System
Right side rear passenger window would jitter and bottom out when you open and close window. This problem was continuous since day one. I originally thought it was just off its track. So i didnt worry about it to much and i waited (which is my fault as to why i had to pay for it) until something more worth while going in for came up. When i took my truck in to have them look at the door ajar light from my deer…
ODI 10078729