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2003 Ford Explorer Rack And Pinion Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 17, 2008 · 40,000 miles

    Catalytic Convertor · Rack And Pinion

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. While driving 60 mph, on february 17, 2008, the engine shut off immediately without warning. Several vehicles were rapidly approaching the contact, which nearly caused a fatal crash. There were no warning lights present prior to the failure; however, after the engine shut off, all of the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent…

    ODI 10220549

  • May 4, 2007

    Hose, Piping, And Connections · Rack And Pinion

    For about a week strange noises were observed upon shifting from park into reverse. During a 5 mile trip into town, power steering pump noise was observed when turning. Upon reaching destination i experienced difficulty maneuvering into a parking space and observed a lot of steering pump noise. Upon return home i checked the reservoir to find it extremely low and a check under the vehicle revealed fluid had been…

    ODI 10189840

  • September 22, 2006 · 100 miles

    Electrical · Rack And Pinion

    I purchased a 2003 ford explorer new, ever since owning the vehicle, i believe the first 6 months it was in the shop for repairs. Issues with windows, paint bubbling after having the protective coat put on it. There have been far to many issues with this vehicle to even recall. I tried once to get it replaced under the lemon law and was told it did not qualify. The vehicle has only 39,000 miles on it and already has…

    ODI 10169523

  • August 5, 2003 · 34,400 miles

    Rack And Pinion

    RACK-PINION STEERING GEAR LEAKS FLUID. *LA

    ODI 10045689